Big 12 bans pros from returning to college

What happened

The Big 12 set one rule for every member school on August 26, 2026, and the other leagues had to decide whether to follow.

How it unfolded

• Aug 25, 2026Big 12 considers rule change for prosHeartland College Sports ↗
• Aug 26, 2026Big 12 bans NFL returneesFOX Sports ↗
• Aug 27, 2026Big 12 bans pros returning to collegeIowa State Daily ↗
• Aug 27, 2026Coverage faded out

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