Open For Business: a Big 12 Podcast w/ John Kurtz

Big 12 Schools Discuss Texas Tech Boycott After Judge Rules Sorsby Can Play; B12 ADs Unleash on Tech

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction that clears the way for him to play this season after serving a two-game suspension, despite allegations that he bet on his own team dozens of times during his college career. The ruling has sparked an extraordinary backlash across college football. Big 12 athletic directors have reportedly discussed whether their schools should even take the field against Texas Tech, while K-State AD Gene Taylor publicly called the situation “BS.” Georgia AD Josh Brooks also raised the possibility of schools refusing to play the Red Raiders in any sport. What does Brett Yormark do now? Could the Big 12 punish Texas Tech? Will this accelerate the push for the Protect College Sports Act, collective bargaining or a complete restructuring of college athletics? John Kurtz breaks down why this ruling could become a landmark moment in the history of college sports, how Texas Tech became college football’s newest villain and why every Red Raiders road game will now feel like a street fight. Sign up for the Open for Business Big 12 newsletter: https://www.ofbnews.com [https://www.ofbnews.com] Chapters 00:00 Brendan Sorsby ruling sends shockwaves through college football 03:44 Why the temporary injunction is such a massive deal 06:51 The allegations against Sorsby and the integrity of the sport 14:44 Texas Tech is about to become college football’s ultimate villain 25:56 Big 12 ADs discuss whether to play Texas Tech 29:52 Could Brett Yormark and the Big 12 punish the Red Raiders? 35:07 Coaches and athletic directors react across college football 53:34 Could this force a complete restructuring of college sports? #TexasTech #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #BrendanSorsby #TexasTechFootball #Big12 #CFB

Big 12 Coaches Pick BYU to Win the Big 12; Sankey Scrambles as Senators Stand Their Ground For the Big 12

Get "Open For Business" a FREE Big 12 newsletter straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. Sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter Big 12 coaches just tipped their hand — and they're picking BYU to win the Big 12. In an anonymous coaches poll, the Cougars came out on top, while one coach said Texas Tech "looks totally different" heading into the season. We break down exactly what that quote means, why the room is buying BYU football as the conference favorite, and whether Texas Tech football is being underrated or correctly pegged. This is the kind of insider read you only get from coaches who actually have to game-plan against these teams. We dig into BYU's roster, what's changed in Lubbock, and how this stacks up against the rest of the Big 12 conference race. If you want honest college football analysis with the Big 12 treated like the center of the sport — not an afterthought behind the SEC and Big Ten — this is your channel. Subscribe for daily Big 12 football coverage, conference realignment news, and the stories national media gets wrong. Topics covered: BYU picked to win the Big 12 by coaches Texas Tech "looks totally different" — what it means Anonymous Big 12 coaches poll breakdown BYU Cougars season outlook and Big 12 championship odds Big 12 football 2026 contenders

Expert Warns the Big 12 About College Football’s Real Endgame; Super League Coming SOON

Could college football’s next major breakaway happen much sooner than expected? John Wilner of the Wilner Hotline joins John Kurtz to explain why the sport may be moving toward a massive restructuring faster than most fans realize. The biggest threat may not be a simple SEC and Big Ten merger. Instead, the most valuable brands in college football could eventually leave their current conferences and form an entirely new super league. Wilner breaks down why the Protect College Sports Act may not actually stop that outcome, what a 32-to-36-team super league could look like and why frustration over NIL, the clearinghouse and the lack of collective bargaining is pushing college football toward a breaking point. The conversation also turns to the Big 12. What is the best-case scenario for the conference if the SEC and Big Ten continue to separate themselves financially? Could the Big 12 become the primary home for the strongest programs left outside the top two leagues? Plus, Wilner explains why Cody Campbell and Texas Tech are doing everything possible to make sure the Red Raiders are not left behind, whether that strategy is working and why he still has BYU ahead of Texas Tech entering the season. Topics discussed: • Why a college football breakaway could happen in the late 2020s • Why the real super-league threat is bigger than an SEC–Big Ten merger • Whether the Protect College Sports Act can actually stop a breakaway • The best-case scenario for the Big 12 • Cody Campbell’s aggressive strategy to protect Texas Tech • Why Texas Tech still has work to do to secure a seat at the big table • Why Wilner has BYU as the team to beat in the Big 12 • Why the Brendan Sorsby case could threaten the integrity of college football • Whether collective bargaining is now the only realistic solution CHAPTERS: 00:00 John Wilner joins the show 01:00 Could a college football breakaway happen soon? 03:49 The real super-league threat 12:38 Why the pressure is building 14:27 The best-case scenario for the Big 12 18:50 Cody Campbell and Texas Tech’s strategy 23:24 Is collective bargaining the only solution? 26:57 Why BYU is still ahead of Texas Tech 28:07 The Brendan Sorsby situation Subscribe for more Big 12 football coverage, college football realignment analysis and the latest on the future of the sport. #Big12 #CollegeFootball #TexasTech #BYU #CFB #CollegeFootballRealignment

Nick Saban Just Sided With the Big 12 Over the SEC — Here's Why

Get "Open For Business" a FREE Big 12 newsletter straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. Sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter Nick Saban built the SEC dynasty. Now he just testified in favor of a bill the SEC is fighting to kill — and the Big 12 stands to gain. This episode covers four major stories reshaping the college football landscape right now. First: Nick Saban's appearance before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on the Protecting College Sports Act. The SEC and Big Ten came out against this bill before the hearing even started. But Saban broke ranks, telling lawmakers he supports federal oversight — comparing the current system to a Ferrari heading toward the Grand Canyon. Ted Cruz backed him. Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua warned that without Congressional action, a super league is inevitable. And ACC commissioner Jim Phillips straddled the fence while Clemson and Florida State eye the exits. We break down why this bill matters for the Big 12 and why Saban's testimony might actually help it pass. Then: Brett Yormark's candid admission about the CFP contract negotiations. The Big 12 commissioner now says he wouldn't make the same decision today — the one that gave the SEC and Big Ten 29% of the revenue each plus full control over future playoff formats. We examine how a rookie commissioner got squeezed by the SEC's joint advisory group, why Jamie Pollard and the Big 12 would call the bluff now, and what this means for the 24-team playoff discussion. Plus: The Texas-Texas Tech feud takes another turn. Texas Tech is now talking to Notre Dame and USC about a 2027 series. Marcus Freeman or Lincoln Riley — who's willing to step into Lubbock after Texas backed out? We cover why Sarkisian's Houston TD Club comments keep burning Texas and how this scheduling move positions Tech nationally. Finally: Our ranking of the top ten programs in college football right now — based on money, leadership, recruiting, and playoff access. Oregon at 7, Michigan at 6, Georgia at 5, and the top four may surprise you. We also explain why Oklahoma, Alabama, and Florida State just missed the cut. Topics covered include the full breakdown of Saban's Senate testimony, why the SEC and Big Ten oppose the Protecting College Sports Act, Yormark's reflections on the 2024 CFP negotiations, the Texas Tech-Notre Dame scheduling talks, and our complete top ten program rankings for the current era.

LEAKED: SEC Slams BYU and Texas Tech in Private Meeting w/ Playoff Committee

The SEC reportedly used a closed-door meeting with the College Football Playoff selection committee to question how BYU and Texas Tech were evaluated last season. Why is the SEC suddenly so focused on the Big 12? In this live stream, we break down the SEC’s complaints about BYU and Texas Tech, the obvious flaws in its argument and the bigger reason the conference keeps taking shots at Big 12 programs. The SEC has every financial and structural advantage in college football, but after another disappointing postseason, it appears to be looking for someone else to blame. We also dive into the NCAA’s explosive new response in the Brendan Sorsby lawsuit. The NCAA says the Texas Tech quarterback placed thousands of impermissible bets during his college career, including dozens involving Indiana football while he was a player. Is there any realistic chance Sorsby plays this season? Plus, we discuss the biggest updates from the Big 12 spring meetings, Brett Yormark’s stance on a potential 24-team College Football Playoff, the possibility of a 10th Big 12 conference game and the latest fallout from Steve Sarkisian’s comments about Texas Tech. Get “Open For Business,” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan or just curious, sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter For national college football coverage, subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@OFBcollegefootball #Big12 #CollegeFootball #SEC #BYUFootball #TexasTechFootball #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff #BrendanSorsby #BrettYormark #SteveSarkisian