Big 12 Media Days kicked off at The Star in Frisco, spotlighting the conference’s offseason developments as the newly expanded 16-team Big 12 prepares for the upcoming football season. Key storylines emerged around coaching changes and team outlooks.

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The 2026 college football season is edging ever closer, with Penn State opening against Marshall at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, September 5. When the Nittany Lions appear for the first time, the team will be very different from the one that went 7-6 last year. 

College football is a tradition unlike any other. Every year, millions of fans cram into stadiums to watch their alma mater on the gridiron. But while there is a lot to love about college football, the sport has problems, as well. If college sports are to survive, something needs to be done about the ongoing chaos.