Texas Tech is putting together a Big 12 All-Star team in the portal and is likely to land Brendan Sorsby. The BYU-Utah-Michigan drama heats up. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

Texas Tech's offense plays its worst game of the season by far and Oregon thumps Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. Big 12 Newsletter — Open For BusinessGet Big 12 news, playoff analysis, realignment talk and private capital breakdowns delivered straight to your inbox.Sign up here: https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTMerch Storehttps://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.coSubscribe For More Big 12 Coverage@JohnKurtzShowSupport The ShowVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Follow JohnTwitter: @jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

Will BYU and Utah Survive Having Staff and Players Raided by Kyle Whittingham?BYU and Utah are finally finding out what life is like as true national winners — and that means watching Kyle Whittingham and Michigan circle their staffs and rosters. In this episode, John explains why Jay Hill to Michigan is actually a sign of BYU’s rise, why both BYU and Utah are better positioned than ever to withstand staff raids, and what Whittingham really said about his Utah exit and his plans for building a “state of Utah super staff” in Ann Arbor. Plus, Notre Dame finally agrees to a home-and-home with BYU, Texas Tech gets set for the biggest game of the new Big 12 era against Oregon, and John lays out which Big 12 programs are most likely to turn into perennial playoff contenders.Get the “Open For Business” Big 12 Newsletter:https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTBig 12 Newsletter — Open For BusinessGet Big 12 news, playoff analysis, realignment talk and private capital breakdowns delivered straight to your inbox.Sign up here: https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTMerch Storehttps://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.coSubscribe For More Big 12 Coverage@JohnKurtzShowSupport The ShowVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Follow JohnTwitter: @jlkurtzInstagram: johnkurtzshowLinkedIn: /jlkurtz2/#BYUFootball #UtahFootball #KyleWhittingham #MichiganFootball #TexasTech #Big12Football #NotreDame #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #JohnKurtz #OpenForBusinessBig12🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

About This EpisodeIn this episode of the Open For Business Big 12 Podcast, John Kurtz uses advanced metrics and SP+ to compare BYU to the actual playoff field, pushes back on the lazy “G5 doesn’t belong” narrative, examines how TV and realignment warped the College Football Playoff structure, and explains why Texas Tech and BYU might quietly be in the best position of any Big 12 programs in the new era. He also breaks down the Kyle Whittingham-to-Michigan rumor mill and what it tells us about Utah’s place in the sport after its private equity deal and coaching transition.Get the Open For Business Big 12 NewsletterBig 12 news, playoff drama, rankings, private capital breakdowns, and media bias talk delivered straight to your inbox.Sign up free: https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTMerch Storehttps://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.coSubscribe For More Big 12 Coverage@JohnKurtzShowSupport The ShowVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Follow JohnTwitter: @jlkurtzInstagram: johnkurtzshow#BYU #BYUFootball #TexasTech #G5Debate #CollegeFootballPlayoff #Big12Football #KyleWhittingham #MichiganFootball #OregonFootball #CollegeFootball #JohnKurtz #OpenForBusinessBig12🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

📺 About This VideoIn this video, John Kurtz reacts to reports that Texas Tech is on the verge of landing Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby from the transfer portal. John lays out why Texas Tech’s huge NIL and donor backing, contract moves with defensive coordinator Shiel Wood and GM James Blanchard, and aggressive pursuit of Big 12 quarterbacks make them both a standard-bearer and a problem for the rest of the conference. He explains Sorsby’s ties to Texas Tech, why the Red Raiders are in position to poach players from within the league, and how this kind of “ruthless” roster-building will reshape the Big 12 pecking order.From there, John dives into College Football Playoff politics. He breaks down the latest on commissioner meetings about expanding beyond 12 teams, why the ACC, SEC, and Big 12 have circled a 16-team model with multiple automatic bids, and why he’s baffled that Brett Yormark isn’t pushing harder for a format that would cement the Big 12’s access. John explains how the current memorandum of understanding guarantees the Big 12 champion a playoff spot next year, what Notre Dame’s top-12 clause really means, and why the league has to think in terms of self-preservation in a sport where powerful voices openly want to squeeze out anyone outside the SEC and Big Ten.If you follow Texas Tech football, Cincinnati football, Big 12 football, the transfer portal, NIL, or playoff expansion debates, this breakdown is for you.📬 Big 12 Newsletter — Open For BusinessGet the key Big 12 headlines, transfer portal drama, NIL stories, and playoff updates straight to your inbox.Sign up here: https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YT🛒 Merch Storehttps://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.co📺 Subscribe for Big 12 & CFB Updates@JohnKurtzShow💵 Support Weekly CoverageVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Follow UsTwitter: @jlkurtzInstagram: johnkurtzshowLinkedIn: /jlkurtz2/#TexasTech #TexasTechFootball #BrendanSorsby #CincinnatiFootball #Big12 #Big12Football #TransferPortal #NIL #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #PlayoffExpansion #BrettYormark #RedRaiders #JohnKurtz #OpenForBusinessBig12

Get “Open For Business” Big 12 Newsletter:https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTKenny Dillingham to Michigan? Big 12 New Era & Private Equity Money – live reaction and breakdown.The big boys are coming for Big 12 coaches again. After Sherrone Moore was fired at Michigan, rumors exploded that Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham was the Wolverines’ top target. Now there are reports of a contract extension at ASU, an emotional press conference from Dillingham, and an AP story saying Michigan’s search firm has contacted his camp (and Eli Drinkwitz’s). I’ll walk through what’s real, what’s rumor, and how devastating it would be for the Big 12 to lose another star coach and alum.Then we zoom out. With Mike Gundy, Chris Klieman, Matt Campbell, Kyle Whittingham (and maybe Dillingham) gone, the Big 12 is officially in a new era. Collin Klein, Eric Morris, Morgan Scalley, Jimmy Rogers and others are stepping into massive shoes while Texas Tech and BYU look poised to become the league’s biggest brands. On top of that, the Big 12 is closing in on a private capital deal with RedBird and Weatherford worth up to $500 million. I’ll break down how the loan/credit-line structure works, which schools might opt in, and what it means for the league’s long-term survival in an NIL and revenue-sharing world.📬 Big 12 Newsletter — Open For BusinessGet the key Big 12 headlines, coaching carousel updates, NIL stories, and playoff angles straight to your inbox.Sign up here: https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YT🛒 Merch Storehttps://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.co📺 Subscribe for Big 12 & CFB Live Shows@JohnKurtzShow💵 Support Weekly CoverageVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Follow UsTwitter: @jlkurtzInstagram: johnkurtzshowLinkedIn: /jlkurtz2/#KennyDillingham #MichiganFootball #ArizonaState #ASUFootball #Big12 #Big12Football #CoachingCarousel #CollegeFootball #NIL #TransferPortal #RedBirdCapital #WeatherfordCapital #PrivateEquity #UtahFootball #BYUFootball #TexasTechFootball #JohnKurtz #OpenForBusinessBig12🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

Texas Tech drills BYU for the second time this season to win a Big 12 championship. The Red Raiders are heading for a first-round bye in the playoff and BYU is likely now out. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

The committee punished BYU for losing a conference championship game but didn't punish Alabama at all. Texas Tech gets a playoff bye. Notre Dame gets left out. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

Kalani Sitake staying at BYU is one of the biggest days in BYU football history. The Cougars are ponying up big time to keep him. Bad news, though: they're out of the playoff without a win Saturday. Tech gets a top four spot.

ESPN and the national media are shaping the College Football Playoff conversation in a way that leaves BYU on the outside looking in again, and it’s setting the Cougars up for failure. I break down how the playoff race really looks for BYU, Texas Tech, Notre Dame, Miami, Alabama, Vanderbilt, and Texas, why BYU’s resume stacks up with anyone, and how TNT is doing more for the Big 12 than ESPN right now. We also dive into Kirk Herbstreit’s comments about Duke and the ACC tiebreaker mess, why changing the rules on the fly would crush what’s great about college sports, and how bloated super-conferences created this problem in the first place. Then I look at what the coaching carousel means for the Big 12, from Kenny Dillingham’s shot at Lane Kiffin to Kalani Sitake’s name popping up in the Penn State rumor mill, plus Big 12 Coach of the Year debates, season evaluations, and why a BYU/Texas Tech sweep next week could still deliver a two-bid Big 12 or a playoff bye.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

BYU and Texas Tech both took care of business, and now the Big 12 is positioned to either land two College Football Playoff bids or give Tech a top-four seed and a bye. I break down why this isn’t last year’s BYU team, how dominant Tech looked against WVU, and where the at-large battle stands vs Texas, Miami, A&M and the SEC.

Why isn’t there a louder national push for BYU in the College Football Playoff race? In this video, I break down why the Big 12’s strategy may be happening more behind the scenes than on social media, how BYU’s blind resume stacks up against ACC contenders like Miami, and why that brutal community note under the ACC tweet exposed the narrative. I’ll walk through BYU’s wins, strength of schedule, strength of record, and what a conference title game berth would mean for their at-large hopes.Plus, we dive into Oklahoma State’s big swing with the hire of Eric Morris from North Texas, his track record with quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Cam Ward, what it could mean for the Cowboys’ struggling offense, and why this move could quietly put the rest of the Big 12 on notice.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

BYU is the first team out of the College Football Playoff field in the rankings this week despite a better resume than many teams in front of it. Why won't the Big 12 say anything??Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

Utah wins the wildest game of the Big 12 season in comeback fashion against K-State. It took some controversy and guts along the way. Are the Utes at-large hopes now dead?Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

BYU pounds Cincinnati into the ground with its running game. Cincy turns it over twice and misses three field goals. Will LJ Martin and Bear Bachmeier have lingering effects from their injuries?Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

In this video, I break down the full Big 12 playoff picture heading into the final week of the regular season, including how likely we are to get a Holy War rematch between BYU and Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game. We’ll walk through every chaos scenario if Tech or BYU stumble, what upsets the league needs to get two teams in – or push Texas Tech into the top four – and BYU’s at-large chances if they slip in Arlington. I also dive into emotional postgame pressers from Kyle Whittingham and Chris Klieman, what their futures might mean for Utah and K-State, and why the AP poll continues to disrespect the Big 12 with Oregon jumping Tech and Arizona State getting tossed for SMU. If you’re a Big 12 fan looking for a rooting guide and a reality check on the playoff race, this one has you covered.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

Sam Leavitt might be leaving Arizona State per On3. Could he be on the way to Texas Tech or will he and Kenny Dillingham leave for LSU?BYU and Utah are the last two teams out of the College Football Playoff field in the latest rankings. It seems like the committee is waiting to pull the wool over the Big 12's eyes here. Texas Tech is up to five. Do they have a path into the top four?Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

We break down a full wish list for the College Football Playoff selection committee this week: can the SEC really get six teams while the Big 12 fights just to get two bids? I walk through a complete rooting guide for Big 12 fans, how Texas Tech, BYU and Utah stack up in the latest playoff picture, and where contenders like Notre Dame, USC, Miami, Michigan and the ACC champ fit into the at-large race. Plus, I dive into Big 12 title game scenarios if Tech or BYU slip up, why the ACC is taking the same heat the Big 12 got last year, what Kenny Dillingham staying at Arizona State means for the league’s future, and the latest on the coaching hot seat for Dave Aranda, Sonny Dykes and Chris Klieman.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

Utah crushes Baylor with a series of 60+ yard touchdown runs. The Utes got the style points they needed, but the rest of college football didn't cooperate. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

BYU controls TCU from start to finish to get to 9-1. Bear Bachmeier is a star. BYU's secondary with an elite game. Is a Big 12 title appearance all but locked up?Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

Tony Petitti’s controversial $2.4 billion Big Ten Enterprises private capital plan is tearing the league apart, with USC and Michigan now questioning their future and even sparking talk of going independent. I break down how the 10% UC Investments stake, the new grant of rights through 2046 and uneven revenue shares create big winners and losers, and why some insiders think it’s “headed towards blowing things up.” Then we dive into what Baylor AD Mack Rhoades stepping away from Baylor and the College Football Playoff selection committee chair role means for the Big 12’s playoff hopes, how an SEC AD now running the room changes the politics, and why BYU and Utah’s at-large paths are shrinking fast. We also hit the latest Kenny Dillingham rumors at Arizona State, how this coaching carousel could reshape the Big 12, and preview a massive Week 12 slate with Jon Wilner, including what it all means for Texas Tech, BYU, Utah and the rest of the Big 12 in the 12-team CFP era.

Texas Tech just proved it’s a playoff-caliber team, and the Big 12’s national credibility jumped with it. We break down how Tech’s defense and week-to-week focus have elevated Joey McGuire’s squad, what BYU’s loss really means for the conference’s two-bid hopes, and why an epic first-round playoff matchup could be coming. Plus, the ACC’s nightmare weekend, AP poll behavior on BYU vs Utah, and fresh Big 12 power rankings.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

Texas Tech vs BYU Big 12 recap and analysis: why the Red Raiders’ defense overwhelmed the Cougars, how Jacob Rodriguez (11 tackles, INT) and David Bailey wrecked drives, and what Behren Morton’s reported hairline fracture means going forward. We break down the numbers (BYU 2.7 YPC, 4.4 YPP; Tech 5.9 YPC sack-adjusted), the pass-rush plan that contained Bear Bachmeier, BYU’s costly special-teams errors, red-zone issues for Tech without a QB run threat, and standout efforts like Jack Kelly’s two sacks. Plus, what this loss means for BYU’s at-large hopes and Tech’s Big 12/title and playoff ceiling.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

BYU faces its biggest test yet in a top-10 showdown against Texas Tech, the first ABC Big 12 showcase in two years. We break down what this game means for BYU’s playoff hopes, why voters are waiting to drop the Cougars in the rankings, and how they can control their destiny with a win. From the run-game challenge against Tech’s elite defense to the danger of falling into an early hole, this preview covers the keys to a BYU upset, the matchups to watch, and a final score prediction.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

The Big 12 finally takes center stage—and this week proves it. BYU vs Texas Tech is the biggest game of the season and the only Top-10 matchup in college football. Even the national media is starting to give the new-look Big 12 the respect it deserves.We’ll also hit on:• Why the AP Poll is finally showing the Big 12 some love• Why Vegas and SP+ still disrespect BYU• Brandon Walker and national media giving the Big 12 its due• The latest SEC propaganda and why it’s time to call it out• Kenny Dillingham’s name popping up on the Auburn hot board• What the first College Football Playoff rankings could mean for the Big 12Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

Utah thumped Cincinnati tonight in Salt Lake City. Are the Utes legitimate playoff contenders? Brendan Sorsby plays his worst game. ACC losses mean the Big 12 has a legit shot at two playoff teams. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

Texas Tech put the clamps down on K-State and suffocated the Wildcats with its defense. Now College Gameday is set for Texas Tech and BYU next week. Plus, West Virginia knocks off Houston and Arizona State outlasts Iowa State. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

Big 12 coaches are on the hot boards at LSU and Penn State. Texas Tech and Houston go under the upset alert microscope. And College Gameday going to another Big 12 venue next week?Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6321527093067776

The Big 12 is in the middle of an identity crisis — and the first four additions are leading the charge. BYU, Cincinnati, and Houston are dominating the Big 12 title race while legacy programs like K-State, Oklahoma State, Baylor, and Iowa State struggle to keep up. What does that mean for the league’s national perception, playoff chances, and TV reputation? John Kurtz breaks down why the newcomers are thriving, why ESPN suddenly cares again, and why the rest of the Big 12 needs to step up fast.If you want real college football analysis from a Big 12 perspective — covering BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, Texas Tech, Utah, K-State, and more — this is the show for you.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

The national media narrative already seems to exclude the Big 12 from landing multiple playoff teams. Is it possible? Brett Yormark has a new plan to make the league millions of dollars. And we have definitive proof that BYU has the best stadium and atmosphere in the Big 12. Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below!  https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YT Get John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/ Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShow Support Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4 Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

00:00 Intro & Weekend Recap  04:04 Big 12 Title Race & BYU’s Path  07:40 Big 12 Has Taken Over College Football  19:46 Why Parity Is Good for the Sport  22:56 Make College Football Big 12 Again  23:48 Super Chats & SEC Overrated Discussion  25:46 Will Texas Tech Rebound?  33:18 Texas Tech Fans Need to Chill  37:56 Poll Disrespect & Big 12 Bias  39:42 Injuries, Lessons, and the Path Forward  42:43 Live Chat Reactions & Big 12 Parity Wrap-Up  54:28 Big 12 Power Rankings Reveal  55:59 Closing ThoughtsCollege football is pure chaos — and that’s a good thing. John Kurtz breaks down how the Big 12’s trademark parity has officially taken over the entire sport.In this episode: • Why this weekend proved there are no elite teams in college football • How BYU’s rise and Texas Tech’s loss shake up the Big 12 title race • Why the SEC and ACC now look exactly like the Big 12 • The national media’s double standard after Tech’s four-point loss • Updated Big 12 Power Rankings — with BYU at No. 1If you love college football without the SEC spin, this is your show.👉 Subscribe to the Open For Business Newsletter at OFBNews.com for twice-weekly Big 12 updates and analysis.

BYU wins the Holy War! Are they the best team in the Big 12 with Texas Tech losing to Arizona State? Live postgame from Lavell Edwards Stadium.

00:00 Intro  02:30 Pocketknife Gate Explodes  15:41 Kansas Fallout & Leipold’s Response  21:36 Big 12 Twitter Destroys Brent Venables  32:40 The Biggest Holy War Ever?  56:31 Texas Tech vs Arizona State Preview  1:03:21 Other Big 12 Games & Closing ThoughtsThe Big 12 went completely off the rails this week—from Pocketknife Gate to the league’s viral takedown of Brent Venables and a Holy War that might be the biggest in rivalry history.John Kurtz breaks down: • What the viral video really shows in the Texas Tech-Kansas pocketknife controversy • Why the Big 12’s Twitter win over Oklahoma has everyone talking • How Kyle Whittingham just turned the Holy War into must-see TV • Full previews of Utah-BYU, Texas Tech-Arizona State, and the rest of the Big 12 slateIf you want honest Big 12 football coverage without the SEC spin, you’re in the right place.Watch, subscribe, and join 5,000+ fans at OFBNews.com for twice-weekly Big 12 coverage.

00:00 Intro  05:24 Texas Tech Can Win the National Championship  15:42 Who’s Number Two in the Big 12  23:36 Lance Leipold vs. Joey McGuire  41:58 James Franklin Fired / Private Capital & Big 12 Coaching CarouselTexas Tech keeps proving it — the Red Raiders have the numbers of a national champion. After a 42-17 win over Kansas, Tech has 9 sacks, 500+ yards, and another 24-point blowout to stay atop the Big 12. John Kurtz breaks down why Texas Tech football is built to win it all, what the data shows, and who could challenge them — Utah, BYU, Cincinnati, Arizona State, and Iowa State.Plus, the fallout from the Lance Leipold–Joey McGuire sideline drama, and how the Big Ten’s private equity deal and Penn State coaching search could impact the Big 12.Keywords: Texas Tech football, Big 12 football, Texas Tech vs Kansas, Joey McGuire, Lance Leipold, Behren Morton, Utah football, BYU football, Cincinnati football, Arizona State, Iowa State, national championship, Penn State coaching search, Matt Campbell, Kenny Dillingham, John KurtzGet “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

00:00 Intro  03:51 Big 12 Ruining Bill Belichick  20:10 Utah–Arizona State Game  27:40 BYU–Arizona Game  33:12 Texas Tech–Kansas Game  40:03 K-State–TCU GameBill Belichick’s UNC experiment is already falling apart—and the Big 12 had everything to do with it.In this episode, I break down how TCU and UCF humiliated the greatest coach in NFL history, why his downfall feels like the Herm Edwards era all over again, and what it says about the Big 12’s dominance right now. It’s also proof that Deion Sanders deserves far more credit for what he’s built at Colorado.From there, I cover the biggest storylines around the league heading into the weekend:• Big 12 championship race: Texas Tech is the clear favorite, but Arizona State and Utah are battling for the No. 2 spot.• BYU vs. Arizona: The Cougars face their toughest stretch yet in a true prove-it game.• Texas Tech logo debate: Lubbock is fired up ahead of a primetime matchup with Kansas.• Colorado vs. Iowa State: Can Deion’s Buffaloes finally finish the job, and how will Iowa State respond to its first loss?Once again, the national headlines all run through the Big 12.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

Texas Tech is having its moment — while Texas flounders. The Red Raiders have surged into the Top 10 of the AP Poll, Arch Manning is already under fire, and even national media is being forced to admit it: this is Texas Tech’s time to shine. Meanwhile, Texas A&M, TCU, and Baylor are all finding success as UT sinks out of the rankings.We break down the new Big 12 power rankings, the AP Poll’s Big 12 disrespect, and how Texas Tech’s rise could reshape recruiting across the state. Plus, Cody Campbell’s fight with Fox and ABC over blocked TV ads targeting the SEC and Big Ten — and what that means for the future of college football governance.Texas Tech | Texas Football | Arch Manning | Big 12 Football | SEC Football | College Football News | AP Poll | Cody Campbell | Joey McGuire | Red Raiders | Longhorns | Big Ten | Sports Broadcasting ActGet “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz

The Arkansas coaching search is heating up after the firing of Sam Pittman, and two Big 12 coaches are right in the middle of the rumors. On3 lists Deion Sanders as “front and center” for the Razorbacks, while 247 Sports has also mentioned longtime Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy as a possible candidate. Could Coach Prime really leave Colorado for Arkansas? Would Mike Gundy jump from the Big 12 to the SEC? We break down the latest Arkansas coaching rumors, what AD Hunter Yurachek is looking for, and why Big 12 coaches keep getting mentioned in these high-profile searches.Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTGet John Kurtz and Open For Business merch here: https://johnkurtzofb.myswaggymerch.com/#!/Don’t miss college football and realignment breaking news! Subscribe to the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShowSupport Weekly Realignment and College Football ContentVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/John-Kurtz-4Want up-to-the-minute conference realignment and college football content?Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlkurtz