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, disciplinary policies, and high-profile player controversies during the 2026 media days.
The story so far
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark utilized the opening of 2026 conference media days to outline the league's strategic direction. While discussing the current state of the conference, Yormark expressed openness to further College Football Playoff expansion, provided specific operational issues are resolved.
He also emphasized a zero-tolerance policy regarding anti-LDS chants directed at BYU. Various reports underscore a perceived divide between the commissioner’s stated focus on the league’s future and ongoing criticism regarding his silence on specific controversies, such as the Texas Tech relationship.
Observers are looking toward upcoming conference proceedings to see how the league manages these internal tensions. Further statements regarding the CFP model and the handling of player-related investigations remain points of interest as the 2026 college football season approaches.
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Who reported it (22)
- 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
- 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 broke it first
- 2026 college football season kicks off with conference media days across ESPN networks ESPN Press Room · 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 Brendan Sorsby gambling saga, describes league as ’16 strong’ TribLIVE.com · 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
- Big 12 Commissioner Yormark open to greater playoff expansion if potential issues can be addressed Dallas News · 45d ago
- Five takeaways from Brett Yormark's podium remarks 247Sports · 45d ago
- Big 12 commissioner Brent Yormark dodges questions about Brendan Sorsby saga USA Today · 45d ago
- Anti-LDS chants aimed at BYU will get ‘zero tolerance,’ Big 12 commissioner says The Salt Lake Tribune · 45d ago
- Big 12 Media Day kicks off + Auburn and Alabama unite + Michigan State keeps Kevin Guskiewicz Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- BYU’s 4th season in the Big 12 kicks off Tuesday at Big 12 football media days Deseret News · 45d ago broke it first
- What Big 12’s Brett Yormark said about CFP expansion, Brendan Sorsby, and religious slurs at BYU games Deseret News · 45d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What is the Big 12's stance on anti-LDS chants at BYU games?
Commissioner Brett Yormark stated that the conference will implement a zero-tolerance policy.
Did Brett Yormark provide details on the Brendan Sorsby situation?
No, coverage notes that Yormark declined to address questions regarding the matter during the media event.
What is the commissioner's position on CFP expansion?
Yormark indicated he is open to greater expansion of the College Football Playoff if identified potential issues are addressed.
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