Big 12 RUMORS & NEWS

MSN.com "Courtesy of Oklahoma football, there’s actually some good news on the coronavirus testing front. July 1, Oklahoma football players officially kicked off their voluntary on-campus workouts.  The development came two weeks after schools from the Big 12..." July 09

KVUE " The 2020 State Fair of Texas has been canceled due to COVID-19. In a press release, fair officials said it was the first time the fair has been canceled since World War II.  Naturally, the first slew of circulating questions online surround the idea of what the..." July 07

Larry Brown Sports "The Oklahoma Sooners picked up a big commitment over the weekend when 5-star quarterback Caleb Williams announced his intent to attend the school. Williams was considered by 247 Sports to be the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback and a top-10 recruit in the 2021 recruiting class...." July 07

MSN.com "As we have noted previously, dozens of Texas student-athletes, including football players, are demanding change at the university.  One of those demands is naming a part of Royal-Memorial Stadium in honor of Julius Whittier, the first-ever Black player in University of Texas..." July 05

The Score "Oklahoma has landed a commitment from one of the nation's top recruits. Caleb Williams, considered by some outlets to be the No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2021, made his selection Saturday. ESPN considers Williams a four-star recruit and the No. 1..." July 05

Pro Football Talk "One of the top coaches in college football thinks the season can be moved to the spring without much trouble if the COVID-19 pandemic makes it impossible to play in the fall. Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley said that if the situation surrounding the pandemic doesn’t improve in..." July 04

12 Up "Between wearing an OAN shirt and alienating some of the biggest names on the team, Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy's feet are still being held to the fire amid allegations that he didn't create a welcoming environment for his black players. After a..." July 04

CBS Sports "After a weeks-long internal review of the Oklahoma State football program and coach Mike Gundy, the man who has been at the helm of it since 2005, athletic director Mike Holder and university president Burns Hargis are standing by their man. The two announced on Thursday that they are backing..." July 03

The Score "Oklahoma State's athletic director says a review of the school's football program did not reveal any evidence of racism, though the school wants head coach Mike Gundy to put more effort into "building stronger relationships" with his players. "We have spent the..." July 03

Total Pro Sports "Aubrey Huff was not a fan of Mike Gundy apologizing for wearing a t-shirt for One America News Network, a media outlet known for controversy, and he’s now he’s even more upset over the punishment he has taken. On Friday, the former San Francisco Giants star took to Twitter..." July 03

Sportsnaut "As the fate of the 2020 college football season looms amid the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, the Kansas Jayhawks are suspending voluntary workouts following a breakout on their football team. Kansas’ athletic department announced Friday that it is suspending voluntary..." July 03

ESPN "Football players at Kansas State have ended their threat to boycott the program a week after a tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd prompted outrage by several students. Players shared a letter on social media saying they are pleased with how the school's..." July 03

Dallas Morning News "Texas junior linebacker DeMarvion Overshown announced Thursday he will not take part in team activities “until real action is taken and changes are made.” His decision comes three weeks after several dozen current Longhorn athletes published a list of campus changes,..." July 02

National Post "Add Oklahoma to the list of college football programs dealing with a coronavirus outbreak. The university announced Wednesday that seven of the 111 football players tested Monday were found to have COVID-19. Seven other players had tested positive before Monday. School..." July 02

CBS Sports "Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley and basketball coach Lon Kruger are among Sooners athletic department employees who will take 10% pay cuts in anticipation of a decrease in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The school announced Wednesday that all employees earning over $1 million..." July 02

SI "Oklahoma State will be looking for a new starting left tackle on the offensive line this summer as they move toward the 2020 season and the opener on Thursday, Sept. 3 with Oregon State. Fifth-year senior and starter of 14-games at left tackle (five in the 2018 season and nine in 2019) Dylan..." July 02

TMZ "Texas Tech wide receiver Caden Leggett was arrested over the weekend ... after cops reportedly say he was involved in an intricate street race on Texas highways. The scene's description is straight out of a 'Fast & Furious' movie ... according to the police..." July 02

The Oklahoman "Fourteen Oklahoma State football players have tested positive for COVID-19 throughout the past month, according to a university official. Senior associate athletic director Kevin Klintworth announced Monday morning that 110 Cowboys players have been tested since returning to campus..." June 30

CBS Sports "Texas coach Tom Herman has been called into action yet again by the state to help spread the message of COVID-19 awareness as well as prevention to fans and followers. As Gov. Greg Abbott issues new protocols and restrictions amid a spike in key health metrics across Texas, Herman..." June 29

The Score "Kansas State football players won't practice, play, or meet until the university changes its policy and allows students to be dismissed after displaying any "openly racist, threatening, or disrespectful" actions toward other students, the team said in a statement on..." June 28

Sportsnaut "As schools across the country start preparing for a potential college football season, football programs continue to see waves of players test positive for COVID-19. On Friday, Texas Tech became the latest school to announce an outbreak of the virus. Texas Tech University’s..." June 26

ESPN "West Virginia defensive coordinator Vic Koenning, placed on administrative leave earlier this week amid an investigation into allegations of mistreatment made by safety Kerry Martin Jr., issued a "sincere apology to both KJ and the entire WVU Family" in a statement..." June 25

Larry Brown Sports "Reggie Bush has a lot of respect for Vince Young, and it stems largely from one thing he says Young did back in 2010. In an appearance on “McAfee and Hawk” Tuesday, Bush said that Young, as the runner-up in 2005 voting, had been offered the Heisman after Bush had it..." June 24

Pistols Firing "Chuba Hubbard’s mentions of upcoming change took another step forward Wednesday. Oklahoma State announced the launch of a diversity and inclusion council. The council will be a permanent entity in OSU athletics and will consist of individuals from the OSU campus, OSU athletics,..." June 24

Sportsnaut "On Tuesday, West Virginia defensive back Kerry Martin Jr. took to Twitter with serious accusations directed at defensive coordinator Vic Koenning. In a lengthy message shared from his Twitter account, Martin laid out quite a list of grievances. He started by sharing how he..." June 23

The Score "West Virginia placed defensive coordinator Vic Koenning on administrative leave after safety Kerry Martin Jr. shared his stories of mistreatment. "I want to thank Kerry Martin for having the courage to bring this concerns to light," school athletic director Shane..." June 23

Larry Brown Sports "Texas defensive back Anthony Cook is leaving the program and planning to transfer, according to multiple reports. On June 11, Cook announced on Twitter that he was leaving Texas. He later deleted the tweet. “Due to unfortunate situations I will not be playing another..." June 23

Sportsnaut "Universities across the country are often dependent on college football stadium to generate a significant portion of their revenue. Now, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, local health officials are urging Iowa State University to make a significant sacrifice this fall. As states across the..." June 23

College Football Talk "Texas Tech is officially the beneficiary of one of two Alabama football players who left the program this month. In early June, Tyrell Shavers entered the NCAA transfer database.  Less than a week later, the four-star 2017 signee announced..." June 21

USA Today "Kansas State announced Saturday afternoon that it is pausing all voluntary football workouts for 14 days in light of its most recent COVID-19 test results. The school's athletic department made the decision in conjunction with university and county medical..." June 20

Sportsnaut "One of the most valuable assets for any football team is an explosive weapon. A player with the ability to score from anywhere changes the dynamic of every play. They keep opponents on edge, even creating opportunities for their teammates when they don’t have the ball. When they..." June 19

Burnt Orange Nation "Texas Longhorns football players continue to grapple with the moment, their platform, and the place of the sport in their lives following nationwide protests of police brutality after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd by kneeling in his neck for nearly nine..." June 18

Bleacher Report "The University of Texas announced 13 football players tested positive for COVID-19, according to Bryan Fischer of Athlon Sports. All 13 are now self-isolating, while 10 others who came into contact with them are self-quarantining. Four other players tested positive for the..." June 18

Total Pro Sports "One day after Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard lashed out at coach Mike Gundy on social media for wearing a T-shirt promoting a far-right news channel, Gundy apologized. “I had a great meeting with our team today,” he said in a tweeted video. “Our players..." June 18

12 Up "Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy has been embroiled in controversy this week after he was photographed wearing a t-shirt promoting the far-right One America News Network amid the ongoing national movement for racial justice. Fascinatingly enough, ESPN has been filming a..." June 18

Sportsnaut "The Texas Longhorns are one of the major college football teams getting back to campus and dealing with the realities of COVID-19. According to Chip Brown of 247 Sports, the Longhorns had six players test positive for the coronavirus. Due to contact tracing, there are “at..." June 17

For The Win "Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy apologized on Tuesday after his team — and star player Chuba Hubbard — raised serious concernswhen Gundy was photographed wearing a One America News T-shirt.  OAN is a far-right television network that..." June 17

Sportsnaut "College football is often criticized for being dominated by a repeating cast of a few elite teams. However, especially once you look beyond the playoff-level programs, there are plenty of shocking stories every single season. Due to the nature of being a college sport, NCAA teams face..." June 16

247 Sports "A largely inexperienced Texas wide receiver group needs all of the talented bodies it can get in order to surround quarterback Sam Ehlinger with as many capable weapons as possible in his final season in the program. The Longhorns are back on campus and began going through voluntary..." June 16

ESPN "Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard said Tuesday he was not wrong for speaking out against Mike Gundy, because he felt he had to hold his coach accountable. In a Twitter post Tuesday morning, Hubbard once again seemed to respond to backlash he received for a..." June 16

USA Today "Chuba Hubbard said he was finished with Oklahoma State football “until things CHANGE.” And Hubbard didn't mean Gundy’s shirt. Hubbard means Gundy’s attitude. Good luck with that, but at least Gundy apologized Monday in making..." June 16

Total Pro Sports "Star running back Chuba Hubbard kicked off a ton of criticism towards Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy after he was spotted rocking a OAN shirt, a shirt that not only approves of Donald Trump but has had terrible things to say about Black Lives Matter. “I will not stand for..." June 16

12 Up "There is a good chance Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard, a former sprinter with ambitions of representing the Canadian national team despite his 210 pound frame, ends up being the first running back taken in the 2021 NFL Draft after he topped 2,000 yards last season. There is..." June 16

Pro Football Talk "Well, the dog whistlers will have to look for a new page in the dog-whistling song book. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy issued an unequivocal and unconditional apology on Tuesday for recently wearing a One America News T-shirt. “I had a great meeting with our team..." June 16

247 Sports "Kansas State Athletics has confirmed that two student-athletes have tested positive for active COVID-19 following PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing and the on-boarding process of approximately 120 student-athletes through June 16. A positive test result was confirmed by GoPowercat.com..." June 16

ESPN "Texas was able to land two ESPN 300 recruits at once when safety J.D. Coffey and cornerback Ishmael Ibraheem announced their commitment Monday to the Longhorns. Ibraheem is the No. 114th-ranked recruit out of Justin F. Kimball High School in Dallas, while Coffey is ranked No. 199..." June 15

247 Sports "After a photo of Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy surfaced Monday on Twitter, Cowboys star running back Chuba Hubbard threatened to boycott the football team and any affiliation with the university "until things CHANGE." A photo from Facebook page..." June 15

The Score "Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy met up with star running back Chuba Hubbardto share a joint message after a photo of Gundy wearing a One America News T-shirt drew Hubbard's ire. Gundy said he addressed the issue with players after Hubbard threatened to..." June 15

CBS Sports "Plenty of schools, coaches and athletes have spoken out against racial injustices over the past couple of weeks following George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis. But as some of those statements on social media begin to dissipate, college football players continue to demand action..." June 14

USA Today "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spent an hour on a Zoom call Friday with the 12 athletics directors of the state's Football Bowl Subdivision schools and told them not to expect capacity at their stadiums to be above 50% this fall, a person with knowledge of the call told USA TODAY Sports. The..." June 13

247 Sports "In a surprising announcement, junior Texas cornerback Anthony Cook announced Thursday evening that he will not play another snap at the University of Texas. The junior CB made the announcement on his Twitter profile page Thursday in a somewhat shocking move by..." June 12

Sportsnaut "University of Texas safety Caden Sterns is likely going to be a first-round pick once the 2021 NFL Draft comes calling next year. For now, Sterns is attempting to create societal change in Austin. Sterns has been an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and widespread..." June 12

USA Today "Ten Iowa State University student-athletes, including two Cyclones football players, have tested positive for coronavirus, the university's athletic department acknowledged Friday. The university revealed the number in a statement after Story County health board chairman Dr. John..." June 12

Dallas Morning News "Two Texas football players out of 58 have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus this week, the school announced Wednesday night. One player has also tested positive for the antibody.   " June 11

TMZ "Univ. of Texas star defensive back B.J. Foster won't have full use of one of his hands for a bit ... his coach says he broke it punching his car in a fit of anger. Tom Herman told reporters Thursday the junior came out to his vehicle in a parking lot ... and when he..." June 11

ESPN "Bryson and Blaine Green, twin brothers who are both in the 2021 ESPN 300 recruiting rankings, committed to Oklahoma State on Wednesday, they announced on social media. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound receivers from Allen High School in Allen, Texas, had matching offers from Auburn,..." June 11

Bleacher Report ""Ihope Bru dies." That's what one man said when Horace McCoy Jr. answered the phone. Others found him on LinkedIn to threaten death to his son. Shelby McCoy remembers being stopped at the supermarket. The dentist. High school games. Remembers receiving a..." June 10

College Football Talk "LSU demolished Oklahoma on the playing field earlier this year.  Now, the Sooners are hoping to return the favor on the recruiting trail. Caleb Williams is one of the top quarterbacks in the 2021 recruiting class.  In fact, on the 247Sports.com composite,..." June 09

KWQC "Vandalism has been reported at Kinnick Stadium as protesters marched through Iowa City Saturday night. Officials said the vandalism happened after 9 p.m. in the plaza outside the sound end zone at the stadium. Vandals also tagged the Nile Kinnick statue with graffiti. Some..." June 07

ESPN "Kansas ended a prolonged contract settlement dispute with former football coach David Beaty by reaching a $2.55 million financial settlement, the school announced Friday. Beaty was owed $3 million when the Jayhawks fired him in November 2018. His Kansas teams went 6-42 in four..." June 06

USA Today "Thursday, a hot, humid Texas day in early June, brought about what should stand forever as one of the most memorable moments in Texas football history.  Dozens of Longhorns, their coaches and support staff members walked from Royal-Memorial Stadium to the steps of the state..." June 05

The Score "Amid civil unrest following the killing of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police, Texas wide receiver Brennan Eagles said Thursday that he won't "play another snap" due to racial injustice and called for people to focus on "the bigger..." June 04

Sportsnaut "As the Black Lives Matter movement gains steam in America, many still are eager to retort with “all lives matter.” Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley understands the grim reality of the situation and expressed it perfectly on Wednesday. Speaking with..." June 03

ESPN "As college football players across the country slowly start to return to campuses for NCAA-approved voluntary workouts, Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley is "sure the temptation will be high" for some coaches to push the boundaries of what's allowed. Many spring..." June 03

CBS Sports "Oklahoma State is among the many programs welcoming players back to campus this week, beginning the still-evolving process of getting college football on track for the 2020 season. Each school and conference has different guidelines, but new protocols are being put into place all across..." June 03

247 Sports "The majority of Texas fans have witnessed how special of a player the Longhorns have in senior quarterback Sam Ehlinger. While he may not receive the national attention he deserves, those who have been around and seen Ehlinger since he made his way onto the Forty Acres likely understand..." June 02

SI "Texas head coach Tom Herman joined  Colin Cowherd on FS1’s ‘The Herd’ to give his thoughts on the recent protests. It lands “Heavy on my heart, I can tell you that. I grew up the only child of a single mom, my dad died in a homeless shelter..." June 02

Larry Brown Sports "Oklahoma State star linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga says that he tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a protest in Tulsa. Ogbongbemiga shared the news via Twitter on Tuesday and cautioned others to take care of themselves and stay safe. " June 02

The Spun "Dozens of athletes have been voicing their support for the black community following George Floyd’s tragic death earlier this week. Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger is the latest to share his thoughts on the ongoing protests and Black Lives Matter movement. In an emotional..." May 31

USA Today "Oklahoma plans to begin voluntary campus workouts for football players on July 1, despite many other Power 5 programs starting weeks earlier. The Southeastern Conference voted to allow athletes to begin voluntary workouts on June 8. The Big 12 voted on a date of..." May 26

The Score "Iowa State became on Tuesday the first Power 5 school to reveal its seating plans for the upcoming college football season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to Cyclone fans, athletic director Jamie Pollard announced that, unless capacity limits are raised, the..." May 26

247 Sports "Former Iowa State quarterback Re-al Mitchell has a new college home. Mitchell entered the transfer portal in January after a year behind Brock Purdy at quarterback. Mitchell announced today that Temple will be his new home. “I am determined to..." May 23

Arizona Desert Swarm "The most recent Arizona Wildcats player to leave the program has already found a new home. Scottie Young Jr., who surprisingly decided to transfer last month, announced his commitment to West Virginia on Saturday. The 5-foot-11, 201-pound Young started 30..." May 18

SI "The first domino has fallen. It's never been much of a secret that Mario Williams and Caleb Williams are as tight as any two recruits in the 2021 class. The Sooners have been hot after both players for months. Now, the former Williams is officially..." May 15

TMZ "Starting at middle linebacker for the West Virginia Mountaineers .... 76-year-old university president E. Gordon Gee!!! The WVU president is adamant fans WILL have college football this season ... even if it means he's gotta take the field himself. "We are..." May 14

Larry Brown Sports "The Southeastern Conference is set to vote next week on whether they will allow student-athletes to return to campus for voluntary workouts on June 1, or whether the current suspension of athletic activity will continue. We know where Lincoln Riley stands on the subject. The..." May 14

College Football Talk "We now have a little bit of clarity when it comes to an injured Oklahoma football player.  Very little, but still. In late April, it was reported that Jadon Haselwood sustained a major injury while working out on his own.  One report had the..." May 14

247 Sports "The final piece to the 2020 incoming class for Oklahoma State is official after months of waiting for an announcement. Former LSU wide receiver Dee Anderson was listed on a graphic displaying the Cowboys' group of incomers posted by the Oklahoma State Football..." May 14

Burnt Orange Nation "The Texas Longhorns haven’t just been busy in the last few days adding commitments to the 2021 recruiting class — head coach Tom Herman and his staff also landed pledges from Michigan Wolverine graduate transfer wide receiver and former Baylor Bears cornerback..." May 12

Larry Brown Sports "Tom Herman expects there to be a college football season this year. Herman appeared as a guest on the “Tiki and Tierney Show” on CBS Sports TV and Radio Tuesday and talked about the possibility of a season. “I expect a season, yes. What that..." May 12

College Football Talk "Alabama clashing with USC is expected to be one of the nonconference highlights of the 2020 campaign.  The coronavirus pandemic, though, may change that. Alabama is scheduled to square off with USC on Sept. 5 at AT&T Stadium Arlington.  It would serve as the season..." May 12