What Big 12’s Brett Yormark said about CFP expansion, Brendan Sorsby, and religious slurs at BYU games
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed league expansion and team dynamics during the 2026 Football Media Days while deflecting inquiries on controversy.
The story so far
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark focused on the conference's future, describing the league as "16 strong" during the 2026 Football Media Days. He provided updates regarding the College Football Playoff expansion and discussed the league's overall direction as the season approaches.
Coverage from outlets including The Oklahoman, USA Today, and Deseret News highlights a focus on Yormark's refusal to engage with questions surrounding the Brendan Sorsby saga. Reports also note criticism regarding the handling of a feud involving Texas Tech and inquiries into reported religious slurs at BYU games.
Observers are looking for further clarity on the league's stance regarding the Sorsby situation and the unresolved tensions involving Texas Tech. Coverage does not yet specify how the conference intends to reconcile these internal concerns as the football season begins.
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Who reported it (21)
- Thirty years in, Big 12 remains confident in makeup, path forward on football field Colorado Springs Gazette · 45d ago
- How to watch Colorado, Deion Sanders at Big 12 Media Days today Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Brett Yormark shoots down Brendan Sorsby questions at Big 12 Football Media Days The Oklahoman · 45d ago
- Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark on Texas Tech, CFP expansion, PCSA The Des Moines Register · 45d ago
- Big 12 silence on Cincinnati's role in Brendan Sorsby saga is deafening USA Today · 45d ago
- Brett Yormark should've addressed Big 12-Texas Tech feud, not kick the can down the road Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- DAILY CLONE: Day 1 of Big 12 Media Days Recap with Jake Brend & Chris Williams (July 7, 2026) Cyclone Fanatic · 45d ago
- 2026 college football season kicks off with conference media days across ESPN networks ESPN Press Room · 45d ago
- Conference football media days calendar for 2026 Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Brett Yormark Outlines Big 12's Future at 2026 Media Days Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- 5 storylines to follow at this week’s Big 12 football media days Deseret News · 45d ago
- Brett Yormark should've addressed Big 12-Texas Tech feud, not kick the can down the road Dallas News · 45d ago
- Big 12 commissioner declines to address Sorsby gambling saga and describes league as `16 strong 10TV · 45d ago
- Five takeaways from Brett Yormark's podium remarks 247Sports · 45d ago
- The Big 12 Prefers Not to Talk About the Brendan Sorsby Situation Anymore Sports Illustrated · 45d ago
- Brett Yormark, The Big 12 and Texas Tech need to move on from Brendan Sorsby for one monstrous reason Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Oklahoma State’s Offense Well Represented on Big 12 All-Portal Team Pistols Firing · 45d ago
- Brett Yormark shoots down Brendan Sorsby questions at Big 12 Football Media Days Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Big 12 commissioner Brent Yormark dodges questions about Brendan Sorsby saga USA Today · 45d ago
- BYU’s 4th season in the Big 12 kicks off Tuesday at Big 12 football media days Deseret News · 45d ago
- What Big 12’s Brett Yormark said about CFP expansion, Brendan Sorsby, and religious slurs at BYU games Deseret News · 45d ago
The obvious questions
What is the status of the Big 12 conference according to Yormark?
Yormark described the conference as "16 strong" during the 2026 Media Days.
Did the commissioner address the Brendan Sorsby saga?
Multiple reports state that Yormark declined to address questions regarding the Sorsby situation.
What other issues were discussed during the media event?
Discussions included College Football Playoff expansion, a feud involving Texas Tech, and reports of religious slurs at BYU games.
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