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If you’re interested in college football only when it affects Big 12 members, this FanBuzz page is for you. Our writers deliver breaking news during the college football season and beyond. Stay up to date on commitment announcements, coaching changes, rankings, game scores and more Big 12 college football news and highlights here.
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.
Big 12
Finally! Vince Young Will Have His Own Spot in the College Football Hall of Fame
It doesn’t matter where you are from or what team you root for, if you hear the name Vince Young,…
College Football
PETA Calls for the Demise of College Football’s Greatest Tradition
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College Football
WATCH: What Happens When a Longhorn Steer Meets a Bulldog? Chaos.
The universities of Georgia and Texas had met four times prior to the 2019 Sugar Bowl. The Texas Longhorns won…
Big 12
Oklahoma, Lincoln Riley Squash NFL Rumors With New Contract Extension
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma and Lincoln Riley have agreed to a contract extension, which should quell speculation about the…
ACC
Power 5 Teams Will Meet for the First Time Ever in These 6 Bowl Games
College football might have a serious bowl game problem with so many stars opting to skip their finale to prepare…
College Football
The A’s Love Kyler Murray’s Heisman Trophy Season, Except for 1 Thing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Whenever Kyler Murray scrambles, the Oakland Athletics cringe. They definitely don't want their prized baseball prospect…
Alabama
Uh Oh! This Porcupine Thinks an Orange Bowl Team is in Big Trouble
In less than three weeks, all of this will be settled on the gridiron. The 2018 Capital One Orange Bowl…
College Football
K-State Picks Chris Klieman to Replace the Legendary Bill Snyder
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State hired Chris Klieman of North Dakota State to lead its football program Monday…
Big 12
Kyler Murray’s Homophobic Tweets Prove Any Moment Can (And Will) Be Spoiled
Saturday night was supposed to be a night to honor the accomplishments of three of the top players in college…
College Football
Strike the Pose: Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray Takes Home the 2018 Heisman Trophy
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyler Murray replaced a Heisman Trophy winner by becoming a Heisman Trophy winner. The Oklahoma quarterback…
Big 12
Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray Made More Money Than These Pro Athletes in 2018
The Oklahoma Sooners faced a problem not many college football programs had to worry about in 2018. One of their…
Big 12
Mike Gundy Cuts Check for Radio Host Who Lost Betting on OK State
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is the king of press conferences with his modern day mullet and love for smoothies.…
Big 12
Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray Runs Away as AP Player of the Year
Kyler Murray is The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, the second straight Oklahoma quarterback and fifth overall…
Big 12
Oklahoma Avenges Only Loss to Win Fourth-Straight Big 12 Title
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyler Murray had another Heisman Trophy-worthy performance, Oklahoma's much-maligned defense made some big key plays and…
Big 12
Who is Matt Wells? The 6 Things to Know About Texas Tech’s New Coach
The decision wasn’t easy, but a change had to be made. No matter how much it still might sting to…
Big 12
This Year’s All-Big 12 Team is Loaded with Texas-Bred Talent
Looking back on the 2018 season in the Big 12, a few major storylines come to mind. We learned entire…
Big 12
By The Numbers: The 6 Red River Rivalry Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Welcome to the Red River Rivalry, the game where two historic powers collide at the same neutral site each year,…
College Football
State Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Bring Back Historic Texas Rivalry Game
College football rivalries are the staple of every program's schedule. That goes especially true with in-state rivalries, like Florida-Florida State, who cap…
College Football
PETA Calls for the Demise of College Football’s Greatest Tradition
When the Texas Longhorns defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 28-21, in the 2019 Allstate Sugar Bowl, many people weren't focused on…
Big 12
Why Does the Big 12 Struggle to Make the College Football Playoff?
The Big 12 is known for its powerful offenses, bad defense, iconic moments and one head coach who look like…
ACC
The 15 Most Electric Entrances in College Football
Nothing beats the pageantry, the fans and the overall atmosphere of a college football game. From filling 100,000-plus seat stadiums…
Big 12
Oklahoma, Lincoln Riley Squash NFL Rumors With New Contract Extension
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma and Lincoln Riley have agreed to a contract extension, which should quell speculation about the…
College Football
State Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Bring Back Historic Texas Rivalry Game
College football rivalries are the staple of every program's schedule. That goes especially true with in-state rivalries, like Florida-Florida State, who cap…
Big 12
Kyler Murray’s Homophobic Tweets Prove Any Moment Can (And Will) Be Spoiled
Saturday night was supposed to be a night to honor the accomplishments of three of the top players in college…
Big 12
Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray Made More Money Than These Pro Athletes in 2018
The Oklahoma Sooners faced a problem not many college football programs had to worry about in 2018. One of their…
Big 12
Finally! Vince Young Will Have His Own Spot in the College Football Hall of Fame
It doesn’t matter where you are from or what team you root for, if you hear the name Vince Young,…
College Football
WATCH: What Happens When a Longhorn Steer Meets a Bulldog? Chaos.
The universities of Georgia and Texas had met four times prior to the 2019 Sugar Bowl. The Texas Longhorns won…
College Football
Strike the Pose: Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray Takes Home the 2018 Heisman Trophy
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyler Murray replaced a Heisman Trophy winner by becoming a Heisman Trophy winner. The Oklahoma quarterback…
Big 12
Kliff Kingsbury Shares His Only Regret as Texas Tech’s Head Coach
As a quarterback for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the early 2000s, Kliff Kingsbury was a legend of the…
Big 12
Who is Matt Wells? The 6 Things to Know About Texas Tech’s New Coach
The decision wasn’t easy, but a change had to be made. No matter how much it still might sting to…
Big 12
Oklahoma Avenges Only Loss to Win Fourth-Straight Big 12 Title
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyler Murray had another Heisman Trophy-worthy performance, Oklahoma's much-maligned defense made some big key plays and…
Big 12
Texas Longhorns Star DE Reprimanded, Apologizes for “OU Still Sucks” Jab
Shortly after the Texas Longhorns took care of business against the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday night, star defensive end…
Big 12
This Year’s All-Big 12 Team is Loaded with Texas-Bred Talent
Looking back on the 2018 season in the Big 12, a few major storylines come to mind. We learned entire…
Alabama
Uh Oh! This Porcupine Thinks an Orange Bowl Team is in Big Trouble
In less than three weeks, all of this will be settled on the gridiron. The 2018 Capital One Orange Bowl…
Big 12
If You’re a Texas Fan, Prepare to Become Anti-Kyler Murray Forever
You don't work your way to the top of Division I college football, as well as become a top-10 MLB…
ACC
Power 5 Teams Will Meet for the First Time Ever in These 6 Bowl Games
College football might have a serious bowl game problem with so many stars opting to skip their finale to prepare…
