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Brett Yormark saved the Big 12. Now it must find someone who can close the gap

Brett Yormark has announced his impending departure from the Big 12 Conference, revealing that he will step down from his role as commissioner on January 31, 2027. Industry stakeholders credited the former Brooklyn Nets CEO with preserving the league's survival and securing its automatic qualification status for the College Football Playoff during his four-and-a-half-year tenure.

As the conference prepares for his exit, insiders note that the next administrator faces the challenge of narrowing the competitive divide separating the Big 12 from the Big Ten and the SEC. Potential candidates mentioned for the upcoming vacancy include Jordan Bazant of Fox Sports alongside several unnamed deputy-level personnel from the SEC.

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