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Could the Big 12 get three CFP teams? 12–1 Utah, 11–2 BYU, 11–1 Texas Tech
306 upvotes · Nov 01, 2026 · r/cfb

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Big 12 admits error, says Notre Dame had time for one more play
3,457 upvotes · Oct 2026 · r/cfb
[Dellenger] Big 12 pursuing legal action against Texas Tech, Texas attorney general over Brendan Sorsby
3,345 upvotes · Jun 2026 · r/cfb
THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE, INC., a Delaware corporation, Plaintiff, v. WARREN KENNETH PAXTON JR.; TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY; TEX
2,731 upvotes · Jun 2026 · r/cfb
[Hassel] This has happened before but there was a very different reaction. A Big 12 starting QB bet on his own team, got
2,581 upvotes · Jun 2026 · r/cfb
[Dellenger] On Sunday, Brendan Sorsby met with Texas Tech's board to reaffirm his status. Hours later, unbeknownst to Te
2,084 upvotes · Jun 2026 · r/cfb
In the Big 12's lawsuit against Texas Tech and the Texas Attorney General, the conference argues that TTU has already ac
1,534 upvotes · Jun 2026 · r/cfb
[Thamel] Sources: The Big 12 athletic directors have agreed to ban professionals from returning to Big 12 schools in all
1,384 upvotes · Aug 2026 · r/cfb
[Thamel] The Big 12 has filed a complaint in federal court in Dallas for a declaratory judgement, which would effectivel
1,329 upvotes · Jun 2026 · r/cfb

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Don’t let conference realignment distract you from the fact Iowa State’s football team has existed since 1892
Jul 2022 · r/cfb
Florida State in the SEC, Notre Dame in the Big Ten and more realignment 'What ifs'
Apr 2020 · r/cfb
[The Athletic] Vannini: Conference realignment sucks, and it’s taking away what we love about college football
Jul 2021 · r/cfb
College football realignment: AAC may look to poach Big 12 teams should Texas and Oklahoma exit, per report
Jul 2021 · r/cfb
The NFL, NFLPA and NBPA on Tuesday sent statements to Congress supporting the Protect College Sports Act and l
Jun 2026 · r/cfb
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