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In 1994 the Big Eight Conference announced that it would dissolve after its members reached an agreement with the Southwest Conference to form a new conference. Initially comprised of all of the former Big Eight members and four former Southwest Conference, the Big 12 was founded in 1996. That year, in the conference’s first game Kansas State defeated Texas Tech 21-14. Current members of the conference include Baylor University, Iowa State University, University of Kansas, Kansas State University, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Texas Christian University, University of Texas at Austin, Texas Tech University and West Virginia University. In addition to its 10 members, the conference represents 12 affiliate members in wrestling, gymnastics and rowing. The Big 12 Conference is headquartered in Irving, Texas. Bobby Bowlsby is the current commissioner.

The Big 12 Conference is a member of the Division 1 of the Football Bowl Subdivision of the NCAA, which features the most competitive teams in college football. Other popular conferences include Big Ten, ACC, Pac 12 and SEC. Unlike the other “Power 5” conferences, each member of the Big 12 plays all of the other conference members during the regular college football season.

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Tons of games in college football history are stellar, record-breaking contests get lost in time, unless of course you happen to…
Oklahoma’s “Sooner Schooner” Crashed, And PETA Just Had to Chime In Oklahoma Oklahoma’s “Sooner Schooner” Crashed, And PETA Just Had to Chime In , Senior Writer 5:10pm, June 22

When talking about one of the most iconic traditions in college football, the “Sooner Schooner” at the University of Oklahoma…
TCU’s Gary Patterson Releases New Country Song: “Take a Step Back” TCU TCU’s Gary Patterson Releases New Country Song: “Take a Step Back” , Senior Writer 12:05pm, June 15

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 outbreak, everyone had to find new ways to pass the time. Since getting out…
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Leading 17-0 with the ball, driving, and looking to put the game already out of reach early in the third…
Man Threatens to Pee on Rival Fan, Gets Punched in the Face ACC Man Threatens to Pee on Rival Fan, Gets Punched in the Face , 2:35pm, May 14

It's not terribly uncommon for fans of football teams to get into fights at games, but it's usually rivalry games.…
Remember Brian Bosworth? ‘The Boz’ Ditched Football For Hollywood College Football Remember Brian Bosworth? ‘The Boz’ Ditched Football For Hollywood , Staff Writer 5:21pm, April 29

For those that don't remember Brian Bosworth, he was the bad boy of college football in the 1980s. 'The Boz'…
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If there were a Trick Play Hall of Fame, Boise State's Statue of Liberty play to beat Oklahoma in the…
CeeDee Lamb’s Girlfriend and The Viral Phone-Grabbing Video NFL CeeDee Lamb’s Girlfriend and The Viral Phone-Grabbing Video , Senior Writer 4:52pm, April 24

With the No. 17 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver CeeDee…
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When we knew him as Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Channelview, Texas native seemed untouchable. His first action came against…
“The Run” Lives On as One of College Football’s Greatest Plays Iowa State “The Run” Lives On as One of College Football’s Greatest Plays , The League 3:10pm, April 1

During his career with the Iowa State Cyclones, Seneca Wallace tortured defenses with his arm as well as his legs,…
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The universities of Georgia and Texas had met four times prior to the 2019 Sugar Bowl. The Texas Longhorns won…
Two-Time Heisman Candidate Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison College Football Two-Time Heisman Candidate Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison , 10:06am, February 27

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former TCU and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Trevone Boykin was sentenced to three years in prison…
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Hate stocking your Saturday tailgate with multiple cases of beer? Are kegs too big or heavy to travel? Well, Austin…
Alabama, WVU Set Home-and-Home Series Against Each Other Alabama Alabama, WVU Set Home-and-Home Series Against Each Other , Editor 6:00pm, January 30

Despite the Alabama Crimson Tide football team dominating weaker opponents more often than most college football fans would like, they're…
Heartbroken Jalen Hurts After CFP Loss: “I Can’t Come Back and Fix It” Oklahoma Heartbroken Jalen Hurts After CFP Loss: “I Can’t Come Back and Fix It” , Editor 3:06pm, December 30

On the first play from scrimmage, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts was sacked. That opening drive was one of four three-and-outs…
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The end of the college football season means bowl game season is in full swing. The FBS, which stands for…
Tom Herman Apologizes for Flipping Off Camera on Live TV Texas Tom Herman Apologizes for Flipping Off Camera on Live TV , Senior Writer 1:55pm, December 19

College football’s Early Signing Period is supposed to be a joyous time, a moment to stop bowl preparation and welcome…
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College football fans know the most recognizable team mascots in the sport. The best, in my opinion, are the live…
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Man Threatens to Pee on Rival Fan, Gets Punched in the Face ACC Man Threatens to Pee on Rival Fan, Gets Punched in the Face , 2:35pm, May 14

It's not terribly uncommon for fans of football teams to get into fights at games, but it's usually rivalry games.…
The Football Fight So Ugly, Every Player Received a Penalty Big 12 The Football Fight So Ugly, Every Player Received a Penalty , Senior Writer 11:00am, May 20

Leading 17-0 with the ball, driving, and looking to put the game already out of reach early in the third…
Mahomes vs. Mayfield Rewrote the NCAA Record Book in 2016 Big 12 Mahomes vs. Mayfield Rewrote the NCAA Record Book in 2016 , Editor 5:10pm, July 7

Tons of games in college football history are stellar, record-breaking contests get lost in time, unless of course you happen to…
Oklahoma’s “Sooner Schooner” Crashed, And PETA Just Had to Chime In Oklahoma Oklahoma’s “Sooner Schooner” Crashed, And PETA Just Had to Chime In , Senior Writer 5:10pm, June 22

When talking about one of the most iconic traditions in college football, the “Sooner Schooner” at the University of Oklahoma…