Steve Bartle, Utah Reporter for KSL Sports, joined Big 12 Today to discuss Kyle Whittingham stepping down as Utah's head coach and his successor, Morgan Scalley.

Steve discusses that Kyle Whittingham did not want to leave Utah. He explains the reasons behind Whittingham's decision and details the transition process. 

Steve also discusses the future of Utah football, marking the first time in over 30 years without Kyle Whittingham, who served as head coach for 20 years.

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Ross Dellenger, Senior Writer for Yahoo Sports, joins Big 12 Today to discuss the conference's nearing private capital deal, potentially raising up to $500 million.

The agreement is with RedBird and Weatherford Capital for a cash infusion, ending over three years of private equity exploration. This marks the first publicly announced conference-wide capital agreement in major college sports.

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Chancellor Johnson, Big 12 analyst and content creator, joins Big 12 Today to review the weekend's action on the hardcourt.

He discusses Arizona's strong performance following their big win over Alabama. Chancellor breaks down the performances of Iowa State and BYU as the season progresses.

He also breaks down and highlights the personal significance of the Houston vs. New Orleans game for Mercy Miller, whose father, Percy Miller (Master P), is an assistant coach.

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Texas Tech head men’s basketball coach Grant McCasland joins us on Big 12 Today!

The Red Raiders are off to a 7–2 start, riding a three-game winning streak into their matchup in Dallas against Arkansas at the American Airlines Center, tipping off 11:00 AM CT on ESPN2.

Coach McCasland breaks down everything happening with his squad — how the team has performed so far, key areas of growth, and his thoughts on the Big 12 and the broader college basketball landscape. With conference play just a couple of weeks away, hear what the head coach has to say as the season heats up.

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Norm Roberts—former St. John’s head coach and longtime Kansas assistant—joins Big 12 Today for a deep, wide-ranging conversation about the state of Big 12 basketball. With 37 years of coaching experience, including 14 seasons alongside Bill Self and a national championship run in 2022, Roberts brings exceptional insight into how the game and the conference continue to evolve. In this episode, he breaks down the current Big 12 landscape, the major top-25 matchups coming this weekend as conference play nears, and why the league remains the most dominant in the country. Roberts also offers detailed thoughts on several of the Big 12’s top teams, the depth across the conference, and the impressive level of play from its freshmen. A thoughtful and informative conversation with one of college basketball’s most respected voices.

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Gary Stokan, President and CEO of the Peach Bowl, joins Big 12 Today to reflect on his remarkable 28-year run leading one of the most prestigious events in college football. This upcoming Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl—also a College Football Playoff semifinal on January 9th in Atlanta—will be his final one before stepping away from the role. With the Big 12’s own Texas Tech in position to reach that semifinal if they can get past Oregon or James Madison, we dive into what this year’s matchup could mean for the conference.

Stokan also shares stories from his legendary career: transforming the Peach Bowl into a New Year’s Six mainstay, creating the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, leading philanthropic efforts that have donated nearly $60 million, and helping Atlanta become known as the “Capital of College Football.” We explore how his vision reshaped the sport’s biggest events, his impact on the College Football Hall of Fame’s relocation to Atlanta, and the legacy he leaves behind after more than four decades in sports leadership.

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Greg Wrubell, the voice of the BYU Cougars, joins Big 12 Today to break down the latest on the hardwood and the gridiron. Greg explains why BYU had a strong case for a CFP berth—despite two losses to No. 4 Texas Tech—and why the committee ultimately kept the 11–2 Cougars out of the 12-team field. He also shares his insight on Texas Tech’s chances to win the national title after seeing the Red Raiders twice this season.

Wrubell discusses BYU’s back-to-back 11–2 campaigns, the national respect the program is still fighting to earn, how future CFP selections may evolve, and the possibility of further expansion. He previews BYU’s ranked Pop-Tarts Bowl matchup with Georgia Tech later this month as the Cougars chase their first 12-win season since 2001.

On the basketball side, Greg highlights BYU’s potential No. 1 NBA Draft pick AJ Dybantsa and explains how the Cougars’ elite starting five could lead to a deep March run—even with limited bench production.

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Josh Furlong joins Big 12 Today to break down one of the biggest business moves in Utah athletics history. Furlong — Sports Director, Utah Athletics beat writer, AP Top 25 voter, Heisman voter and host of the Utah Checkdown podcast — explains why Utah has partnered with a private equity firm and what the program hopes to gain from it. He details how the deal injects new capital into the athletic department, how this firm has successfully grown other pro sports organizations, and why both sides view this as a true, vested partnership. Ultimately, Furlong lays out how Utah hopes this influx of resources positions the university for long-term stability, competitive growth, and a potential path into a high-level conference. He also touches on the future of Kyle Whittingam and what questions surround that situation. 

Kellis Robinett, K-State beat writer for The Wichita Eagle and The Kansas City Star, joins Big 12 Today to break down a pivotal moment for Kansas State athletics. Robinett dives into the Wildcats’ major football developments, including the retirement of longtime head coach Chris Klieman and the hiring of Collin Klein to lead the program. He discusses how Klein is expected to build out his first coaching staff, the program’s decision to hire a General Manager, and what these moves signal for the future of K-State football.

Robinett also details the factors behind Klieman’s decision to step away—how this past season tested the legendary coach, and how the evolving landscape of college football may have influenced his retirement. He offers insight into player reactions, what Klein must do to succeed as a first-time head coach, and how the current roster fits his vision.

Plus, the conversation shifts to the hardwood as Robinett shares updates on Jerome Tang and the Wildcats’ basketball program, including why this season is so important for Tang’s trajectory.

A must-listen episode for anyone following Kansas State sports.

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Oklahoma State MBB Head Coach Steve Lutz joins Big 12 Today to discuss the Cowboys' impressive 9-0 start.

Coach Lutz highlights the importance of improving their defense and expresses excitement about how his team is developing as the season progresses.

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