Big 12 Media Days Blog: Live Updates, Analysis, And More From Las Vegas
Jul 9, 2024, 9:36 AM | Updated: Jul 10, 2024, 2:57 pm
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark remains confident in his league despite not having Texas and Oklahoma in the conference anymore. (Liz Parke and the Big 12 Conference)
(Liz Parke and the Big 12 Conference)
LAS VEGAS – The Big 12 Conference Media Days are here as the offseason continues and the college football season draws nearer.
Check back here for live updates on BYU, Utah, and all things Big 12 Football from Allegiant Stadium.
🚨 @Big12Conference football media days are here🚨
We have the best local coverage on-air, online and on social for the next two days.
Tune in, follow along and let us know what you’re thinking! pic.twitter.com/8cxDm9J42m
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
Big 12 Media Days: Day One
We’re at the Death Star for @Big12Conference Football Media Days! 🏈
Get ready for the season with full coverage on https://t.co/4kU961V8lp, @KSL5TV, and @KSLSportsZone.#KSLBig12 #Big12 pic.twitter.com/ZDS8FL9H9O
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
W̶e̶l̶c̶o̶m̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶F̶a̶b̶u̶l̶o̶u̶s̶ ̶L̶a̶s̶ ̶V̶e̶g̶a̶s̶ ̶N̶e̶v̶a̶d̶a̶
Welcome to Las Vegas @Big12Conference #KSLBig12 #Big12 pic.twitter.com/0J3XfBxttA
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
.@SwoopHawk is ready for the next era of @Utah_Football. 🙌#KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/iwMFBAaAot
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
Cosmo is bringing the heat again at Big 12 Media Day. 👟 🔥 @byu_cosmo #GoCougs #KSLBig12 pic.twitter.com/k9n43jdKXK
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
RELATED: Cosmo Cougar Brings Heat With Nike Shoes, Swoop’s First B12 Media Day
.@Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark unveils a new commercial for the league. #KSLBig12 #Big12 pic.twitter.com/ASLWdbImQE
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
Commissioner Brett Yormark speaking at Big 12 Media Day calling saying that the #Big12 conference is in the national spotlight “for all the right reasons.” pic.twitter.com/6w6TRDkEuy
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_TV) July 9, 2024
“We’re now the second-most followed conference on Twitter and Instagram.” – @Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark #KSLBig12 #Big12
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
“On the football front, we will be the deepest conference in America and every week will matter.” – @Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark #KSLBig12 #Big12
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
“Two years later, you could say ‘We’re still open for business.'” – @Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark #KSLBig12 #Big12
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
.@Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark announces a deal with @Microsoft to bring tablets onto the field for the league.#KSLBig12 #Big12
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
“Those that create value deserve to be rewarded.” – @Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark#KSLBig12 #Big12
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
“We’re more relevant now than ever before.” – @Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark#KSLBig12 #Big12 pic.twitter.com/vLwaecUkhx
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
“Pressure is a privilege.” – @Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark #KSLBig12 #Big12
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
“If we take care of business, we’re going to be just fine.” – @Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark
Yormark says his focus is to the league the best it can be.#KSLBig12 #Big12
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
Should the @Big12Conference go after ACC powers like Clemson and Florida State?
Exclusive interview with @JeremiahJensen and @AlexKirryKSL https://t.co/QG7AIhk7ND
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
“I’m really focused on the current composition of our conference.” – @Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark on potential expansion
Yormark says it’s about the “right fit” rather than the number of teams in a league.#KSLBig12 #Big12
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
.@Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark on looking at new television windows for the league. 📺 #KSLBig12 #Big12 @Mitch_Harper pic.twitter.com/jXWMokN914
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said the league will continue to explore a corporate sponsor for the league name.@kslsports pic.twitter.com/Ou51f8e2zz
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) July 9, 2024
TCU HC Sonny Dykes asked about the inclusion of the Four Corner Schools- familiar with all of them with his time at Cal.
Thinks what makes the Big 12 unique is parity. Reminds him a little of the Pac-12- every team is capable of beating any team any given day.#KSLBig12
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) July 9, 2024
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“I will not stop until we’re the number one conference in America.” – @Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark #KSLBig12 #Big12 pic.twitter.com/BfQVwdIyMf
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
RELATED: Three Takeaways From Brett Yormark’s Big 12 Media Day Address
#Utes Head Coach Kyle Whittingham addressing the media at his first #Big12 Media Day.@kslsports pic.twitter.com/CE5rvxCST3
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_TV) July 9, 2024
Mark Harlan says Utah has found a home in the @Big12Conference 🏔♥#Big12 #GoUtes #KSLBig12https://t.co/x4J67Gg2zD
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
.@UtahCoachWhitt talks @Big12Conference, College Football Playoff, and @crising7 in his opening statement.
“We’re ecstatic to be part of the Big 12.”#KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/KCVSoKeuc9
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
.@UtahCoachWhitt says @Utah_Football‘s physical style of play and talented players are why the program has had success across multiple conferences.#KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/M7auGSejIr
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
.@UtahCoachWhitt addresses his future and @Utah_Football‘s new head coach in waiting, Morgan Scalley (@RSNBUtes).
“Morgan Scalley is an exceptional football coach.”
Whittingham added he’s taking his future “day-by-day.”#KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/9a9XG7omQN
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
.@UtahCoachWhitt says @crising7 has “that it factor” as a leader and quarterback.#KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/hCmgGwaUC6
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
“I probably won’t be sitting here in this chair.” – @UtahCoachWhitt on @Utah_Football’s 2027 season opener vs. Miami at @AllegiantStadm #KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/rJjiFXZKrU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
.@Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark emphasizes the importance of rivalries like BYU vs Utah for the league’s future.#KSLBig12 #GoCougs #GoUteshttps://t.co/2rDUN4y4yc
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
Junior Tafuna and Karene Reid are ready to show Big 12 offenses what the Utes defense is all about 😏
#Big12 #GoUtes #KSLBig12 https://t.co/lNfRR1amxk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
“Championships, that’s what we’re after. That’s where we’re at as a program and it shouldn’t be any other way.”
Kyle Whittingham on @Utah_Football‘s aspirations in the @Big12Conference 🙌#Big12 #GoUtes #KSLBig12 https://t.co/1mcWOQtsRS
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
.@Utah_Football QB @crising7 on playing @BYUfootball this season as a member of the @Big12Conference.#KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoUtes #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/WRKscWfAiN
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
Whitt is not done yet. @Utah_Football head coach Kyle Whittingham discussed retirement plans, why the program will be in good hands with Morgan Scalley.#GoUtes #KSLBig12https://t.co/K7YclLNAV0
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
O̶c̶e̶a̶n̶’̶s̶ ̶1̶1̶@Big12Conference’s 16 mascots #KSLBig12 #Big12 @byu_cosmo @SwoopHawk pic.twitter.com/gjlBT7Gt9D
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
Day 1 ✨ #KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoUtes
📷: @matthewLksl pic.twitter.com/SJL0SqPAbj— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 9, 2024
Big 12 Media Days: Day Two
Day ✌️#KSLBig12 #Big12 pic.twitter.com/NArFDwZOvy
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
New #BYU football roster for the 2024 season.#BYUFootball #GoCougs #Big12 https://t.co/0bUq8zpguF
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
The Big 12 is set to launch the first-ever Alumni Council which will feature a former male and female student-athlete from each member institution.#GoUtes #GoCougs #Big12https://t.co/sihVRWUXnz
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
.@Mitch_Harper & @baiamontematt give a behind the scenes look at @Big12Conference Football Media Days. 🎥 🏈 #KSLBig12 #Big12 pic.twitter.com/gb01EPApj5
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
In Loving Memory 🫡 @PopTartsBowl #KSLBig12 #Big12 #PopTartsBowl pic.twitter.com/0rbSaoT6K5
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
🦬😎 @DeionSanders is in the 🏠#KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoBuffs #Prime #CoachPrime pic.twitter.com/JmUHgMkydk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
.@CUBuffsFootball head coach @DeionSanders gives his fellow #Big12 head coaches and commissioner Brett Yormark a shoutout in his opening statement.#KSLBig12 #GoBuffs #Prime #CoachPrime pic.twitter.com/Dtx7XcLz8p
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
Deion Sanders is a big fan of Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark.@kslsports pic.twitter.com/EgQXEJVTJ0
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) July 10, 2024
RELATED: BYU Athletics Director Tom Holmoe – Every Big 12 Game Is A ‘Toss-Up’
.@BYUfootball head coach @kalanifsitake is excited for Year 2 as a member of the @Big12Conference.#KSLBig12 #Big12 #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/SeQrnrayfN
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
“It makes sense that they’re in the same conference and on our schedule.” – @BYUfootball head coach @kalanifsitake on playing rival @Utah_Football#KSLBig12 #Big12 #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #GoUtes
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
.@BYUfootball head coach @kalanifsitake discusses the team’s quarterback battle for 2024.#KSLBig12 #Big12 #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/Ykud3tmBCx
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
#BYU head coach Kalani Sitake said he “loves the additions” of the new teams in the Big 12.#BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) July 10, 2024
“We learned a lot.” – @BYUfootball head coach @kalanifsitake on Year 1 as a member of the @Big12Conference #KSLBig12 #Big12 #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/NJMHBgEbpC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
“There are great rivalries from top to bottom in this conference…but at the top is Utah and BYU.” –@Big12Conference commissioner Brett Yormark#KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoCougs #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Ggb8DHGOVk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
.@kalanifsitake talks about @mccaehillstead and @treysonbourguet being a part of @BYUfootball’s QB competition.#KSLBig12 #Big12 #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/h2qyVTffsk pic.twitter.com/H2pRuP47Fg
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
.@kalanifsitake calls the @BYUfootball vs. @Utah_Football rivalry one of the best in all of sports. 🤙 🙌#KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoCougs #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/KqxnhWPpL9
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
.@BYUfootball head coach @kalanifsitake calls @RSNBUtes a “great coach” and says he’s “excited” for Scalley’s future as @Utah_Football head coach.#KSLBig12 #Big12 #GoCougs #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Juvh4gnhhO
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 10, 2024
About 2024 Big 12 Media Days
For the first time, the Big 12 is making its way to Las Vegas, Nevada.
See y’all next week?#Big12FB | @totinos pic.twitter.com/dX26CwBqjM
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) July 1, 2024
Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, is hosting the two-day event on Tuesday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 10.
The BYU Cougars will be attending their second Media Day as a member of the Big 12 after joining the conference in 2023. Last year, the Media Days were held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Utah is one of four newcomers to the Big 12 in 2024. The Utes will have a sense of familiarity at Allegiant Stadium though, having attended the 2023 Pac-12 Media Day at Resorts World in Las Vegas.
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