TCU quarterback Josh Hoover enters 2025 as a polished offensive leader whose blend of production, unselfishness, and confidence—combined with a stronger defense—makes him a prime candidate to be among the top QBs in the Big 12 and to lead TCU in a title run. Hoover sits with Ari and James to discuss the upcoming season.

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy joined Big 12 Today and talked about his roster changes and potentially starting multiple quarterbacks during the upcoming season. Gundy also give his thoughts on the ever-changing landscape of college football; from NIL and the house settlement, to the coach's on his staff going into his 21st season at the helm.

Oklahoma State tight end Josh Ford joined Big 12 Today to talk about his second season in Stillwater after playing in all 12 games with 10 receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown—showing his potential early on. 

Kansas State defensive back VJ Payne joined Ari and James on Big 12 Today to talk about following up his performance in 2024. Where Payne ranked second on the team with 64 tackles, added 3.5 TFLs, 2 INTs, 2 forced fumbles, and 6 PDs over 684 defensive snaps. He also talked about adding weight and muscle during the Wildcats offseason workout programs as he looks forward to the upcoming season.

Kansas State QB Avery Johnson joined Big 12 Today to talk about his massive changes to his offseason workouts and gaining muscle going into a pivotal season. Understanding that there are lofty goals that have been set forth, Johnson admits that the goal has stayed the same, "win the Big 12 Championship."

Kansas State Head Coach Chris Klieman joined Big 12 Today to talk about starting the season in Dublin, Ireland against Iowa State and the outlook on the upcoming season. 

Kansas Head Coach Lance Leipold sat with Big 12 Today to talk about the up's and down's of the 2024 season and how his team can bounce back in 2025 given how last season finished. Leipold pointed to that collective resilience as a defining moment of his squad.

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels talked to Big 12 Today about returning for his final season as Jayhawks quarterback and playing for coach Lance Leipold. Ari and James also had some fun suggesting hanging a banner in honor of how many Big 12 Media Day's he's attended. 

Iowa State DL Domonique Orange aka "The Big Juice" sat with Big 12 Today with Ari and James and talked about coming back to Ames for his senior season after receiving some interesting offers. A returning senior standout, Orange notched 24 tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-loss, and 1 sack in 2024, earning honorable mention All-Big 12 honors.

Iowa State Head Coach Matt Campbell joined Ari and James on Big 12 Today to talk about building on his team's success from a season ago; a Big 12 Championship game appearance, finishing with the most wins in a Cyclones football season ever (11) and a bowl game victory. Campbell continues to engrain the core of leadership and chemistry that his program possesses.