During his annual address at Big 12 media days, commissioner Brett Yormark said he expects multiple teams from the conference in the College Football Playoff.

The Big 12’s two-day event in Frisco, Texas produced plenty of word salads but also a few comments from coaches that should resonate.

The Big 12 commissioner has seen plenty of growth by the league, which he believes should boost its profile in the College Football Playoff.

Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; The Arizona State Sun Devils celebrate after the Sun Devils defeat the Iowa State Cyclones at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Big 12's crusade to change the narrative might not be done. Klieman revealed to CBS Sports he is privately advocating for the abolition of preseason voting in the AP and Coaches polls, a practice that began in 1950. He said conversations are underway among coaches in the Big 12 and the American Football Coaches Association.

Lee Hunter, who spent three seasons with the Knights, had a reunion with his former teammates at this week’s Big 12 Media Days.

Here is what you need to know from the Big 12 football media days at The Star in Frisco, Texas, as commissioner Brett Yormark took a pointed stance.

Utah, projected to win the conference, finished 13th. Oklahoma State, picked third, finished last. Arizona State, slotted for last, won the whole shebang. All in all, the difference between each team’s preseason poll position and its end-of-season finish was 7.3 spots, on average.