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Changing of the Guard in Big 12? Rothstein Drops Kansas, Baylor
7h · Joe TilleryOn a recent episode of Inside College Basketball Now, Jon Rothstein said, “We have a changing of the guard in the Big 12 Conference,” pointing to a shift away from longtime staples Kansas and Baylor.
Baylor Projected to Win Big 12 Championship by JD Pickell
9h · Joe TilleryJD Pickell of On3 has laid out his pick for the 2025 Big 12 Championship Game, and he’s going with Baylor over TCU.
How Many Big 12 Teams are Featured in Jon Rothstein’s Top 45?
10h · Joe TilleryIn his latest Rothstein 45 rankings, college basketball insider Jon Rothstein placed nine Big 12 teams among the top 45 programs nationwide.
Two of College Football’s Best Offensive Coordinators Belong to the Big 12
11h · Joe TilleryOn3’s Andy Staples released his picks for the top offensive coordinators in college football, and two of them represent the Big 12.
Former Big 12 Star Explains Why He Couldn’t Stand College Hoops
Jul 28 · Joe TilleryOn a recent appearance on the Underdog podcast, former Baylor star VJ Edgecombe delivered a surprising critique of the college game: he says he hates college basketball, mainly because of the way players are spaced on the court.
Mundo’s Monday Big 12 Musings: Coach Prime’s Health, Texas Recruiting Wins, Coaching Rankings
Jul 28 · Pete MundoI’ve owned Heartland College Sports for over 10 years.
Big 12 Programs Moving in on Bluebloods In-State Recruiting Grounds
Jul 27 · Joe TilleryIn a shift that’s reshaping the Lone Star State’s recruiting landscape, Big 12 programs like Texas Tech, Baylor, TCU, and Houston are increasingly snatching top Texas prospects once assumed headed to Texas or Texas A&M. The trend is clear: a new wave of in-state competition is emerging.
CBS Sports Ranks Every Big 12 Coach Ahead of 2025 Season
Jul 26 · Joe TilleryCBS Sports released its latest rankings of Big 12 head coaches heading into the 2025 season, and the results sparked plenty of conversation across the league.
Dave Aranda’s Recruiting Message Gets Lost in Odd Wolf of Wall Street Reference
Jul 25 · Joe TilleryBaylor head coach Dave Aranda had one of the more unusual moments of media season this week when he pulled out a left-field reference to The Wolf of Wall Street to explain the nature of college football recruiting.
Paul Finebaum Believes Big 12 School is Biggest Game of the Year for Auburn
Jul 21 · Joe TilleryOn today’s episode of McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning, ESPN icon Paul Finebaum had a rare moment of unease when he labeled Auburn’s opener against Baylor “the biggest game of the year” for the Tigers.
Andy Staples Believes Sawyer Robertson Could Be This Year’s Surprise Heisman Name
Jul 21 · Joe TilleryOn3’s Andy Staples recently shared his list of under-the-radar Heisman contenders, setting strict criteria: no quarterback with odds shorter than +3,000.
Baylor Basketball Makes Statement in International Debut with Team USA
Jul 19 · Joe TilleryBaylor stepped onto the international stage this weekend as a cornerstone of Team USA’s roster at the World University Games in Germany.
Ranking Every Big 12 Football Head Coach Ahead of the 2025 Season
Jul 18 · Pete MundoSince my goal is to avoid as much controversy as possible, I decided I would go ahead and rank the Big 12 football coaches going into the 2025 season.
Players:3 Big 12 Schools In The Hunt For 4-Star WR Chase Campbell
Jul 17 · Brian McQuillenClass of 2026 four-star wide receiver Chase Campbell will announce his college decision on Tuesday, July 22, during a live broadcast on 247Sports’ YouTube channel, per Rivals.