What Big 12’s Brett Yormark said about CFP expansion, Brendan Sorsby, and religious slurs at BYU games
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addresses religious slurs, CFP expansion, and the Brendan Sorsby situation during the conference's football media days.
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Big 12 football media days commenced Tuesday, marking the start of BYU's fourth season in the conference. During the event, Commissioner Brett Yormark addressed the issue of anti-LDS chants directed at BYU games, stating there will be 'zero tolerance' for such behavior.
Coverage from USA Today and Deseret News highlights Yormark's responses regarding the College Football Playoff (CFP) expansion and the Brendan Sorsby saga, though USA Today reports that Yormark dodged questions concerning Sorsby. Yahoo Sports also noted other media day developments, including news regarding Auburn, Alabama, and Michigan State.
Future attention will focus on how the Big 12 implements its zero-tolerance policy for religious slurs and further developments regarding the CFP expansion and the Sorsby situation.
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Quick answers
What is the Big 12's stance on anti-LDS chants at BYU games?
Commissioner Brett Yormark stated there will be 'zero tolerance' for anti-LDS chants aimed at BYU.
How did Brett Yormark handle questions about Brendan Sorsby?
According to USA Today, Yormark dodged questions regarding the Brendan Sorsby saga.
When did the Big 12 football media days begin?
The event kicked off on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Coverage (7)
- Big 12 Commissioner Yormark open to greater playoff expansion if potential issues can be addressed Dallas News · 4h ago
- Five takeaways from Brett Yormark's podium remarks 247Sports · 4h ago
- Big 12 commissioner Brent Yormark dodges questions about Brendan Sorsby saga USA Today · 4h ago
- Anti-LDS chants aimed at BYU will get ‘zero tolerance,’ Big 12 commissioner says The Salt Lake Tribune · 4h ago
- Big 12 Media Day kicks off + Auburn and Alabama unite + Michigan State keeps Kevin Guskiewicz Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- BYU’s 4th season in the Big 12 kicks off Tuesday at Big 12 football media days Deseret News · 4h ago broke it first
- What Big 12’s Brett Yormark said about CFP expansion, Brendan Sorsby, and religious slurs at BYU games Deseret News · 4h ago broke it first
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