Big 12 Football Championship Game
Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 4 Oklahoma takes QB controversy into matchup with TCU

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) steps into the end zone against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Undefeated No. 12 Cowboys bring defense to meet No. 25 Texas

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:59 PM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims (17) makes a diving catch for a touchdown in front of Texas defensive back Darion Dunn (4) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Texas defense needs quick fix ahead of No. 12 Oklahoma State

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 11, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian congratulates running back Bijan Robinson (5) after a long run by Robinson during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Red River rematch possible for No. 4 Oklahoma, No. 25 Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 10, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

Kansas State linebacker Cody Fletcher (55) reaches for Oklahoma State running back Jaylen Warren (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State defeated Kansas State 31-20. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Oklahoma State, Baylor to meet in battle of unbeatens

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 04:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Baylor's JT Woods, right, celebrates with safety Jalen Pitre, center right, and other teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Texas State in San Marcos, Texas. Baylor’s defense had three interceptions in the season opener .AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Old Big 12 foes Oklahoma and Nebraska in anniversary renewal

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 16, 2021 03:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Iowa State running back Breece Hall runs the ball during a NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/ Matthew Putney, File)
No. 7 Cyclones open season of high expectations against UNI

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2020, file photo, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Austin, Texas. For all the energy Matt Campbell has brought to Iowa State, the Cyclones have been notoriously slow starters his first five years. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
No. 7 Cyclones don't want repeat of close call against UNI

By Eric Olson Sep. 02, 2021 01:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Kansas safety Ricky Thomas (3) as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA football game in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Texas still in Big 12 starting new era with new coach and QB

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 02, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Iowa State for the Big 12 Conference championship, in Arlington, Texas, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rattler was selected to The Associated Press Preseason All-America first team offense, Monday Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Awkward future for Big 12 even with Oklahoma favored again

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 27, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose plays in the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor in Ames, Iowa. Rose was an afterthought for most major-college recruiters when he was coming out of high school, and now he might be the best linebacker in the Big 12. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Veteran Cyclones staying level-headed amid high expectations

By Eric Olson Aug. 20, 2021 01:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose plays in the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor in Ames, Iowa. Rose was an afterthought for most major-college recruiters when he was coming out of high school, and now he might be the best linebacker in the Big 12. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Cyclone watch: Rising Iowa St done with 'ghosts of the past'

By Eric Olson Aug. 09, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, right, scores past Northwestern defensive back JR Pace (5) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. The proposed 12-team College Football Playoff will make winning a conference more important than ever before, with six spots reserved for league champions. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
CFP expansion will push conferences to reconsider divisions

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 17, 2021 05:52 PM EDT

Cyclones go back to basics in spring to build on '20 success

By Eric Olson May. 01, 2021 02:10 AM EDT
Most college football teams use the spring to experiment with schemes, initiate position battles and work on fundamentals. Coming off the...

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2018, file photo, Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard speaks during an NCAA college football news conference, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State has extended the contract of Athletics Director Jamie Pollard to 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard gets extension through 2026

Apr. 05, 2021 11:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa. Campbell has agreed to a new eight-year contract through 2028 after leading the Cyclones to the Big 12 championship game and a New Year's Six bowl. The school did not release terms of the contract Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Big 12 releases 2021 conference football schedule

Feb. 11, 2021 03:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Ames, Iowa. Campbell has agreed to a new eight-year contract through 2028 after leading the Cyclones to the Big 12 championship game and a New Year's Six bowl. The school did not release terms of the contract Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa State gives Matt Campbell new contract through 2028

Feb. 08, 2021 05:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, then-Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is shown before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, , in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, file photo. Sarkisian is the new head football coach at the University of Texas. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Sarkisian finishing Texas class Herman began, OU tops Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 03, 2021 06:20 PM EST

Radley-Hiles, 3-year starter as Oklahoma DB, enters portal

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2021 09:57 PM EST
Defensive back Brendan Radley-Hiles, a three-year starter at Oklahoma, has entered the transfer portal. Radley-Hiles had 115 tackles, nine...

FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian walks the field before an NCAA college football game against Kentucky at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. New Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is building a staff that has a whole lot of Alabama flavor. The former Crimson Tide offensive coordinator formally announced most of his new staff on Friday, with three assistants coming with him from Alabama after winning the national championship two weeks ago.(Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP, File)
Sarkisian builds Texas Longhorns staff with Alabama flavor

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 22, 2021 05:10 PM EST