What Big 12’s Brett Yormark said about CFP expansion, Brendan Sorsby, and religious slurs at BYU games
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark addresses CFP expansion and a zero-tolerance policy for religious slurs at BYU games.
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has expressed support for a 24-team College Football Playoff format, describing it as a "great fit" for the Big 12. These comments coincided with the start of Big 12 football media days, marking the beginning of BYU's fourth season in the conference.
Coverage from The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News emphasizes Yormark's stance on fan conduct, specifically noting a "zero tolerance" policy toward anti-LDS chants aimed at BYU. Additionally, On3 reported on Yormark's desire for "more access" to the CFP.
Future developments include the ongoing Big 12 Media Day proceedings and the implementation of policies regarding religious slurs at BYU games.
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Quick answers
What is Brett Yormark's view on the College Football Playoff expansion?
He believes a 24-team field is a "great fit" for the Big 12 and wants "more access" to the playoff.
How is the Big 12 responding to religious slurs at BYU games?
Commissioner Yormark stated there will be "zero tolerance" for anti-LDS chants aimed at BYU.
When did BYU's fourth season in the Big 12 begin?
It kicked off Tuesday at the Big 12 football media days.
Coverage (7)
- Big 12 Commissioner Yormark open to greater playoff expansion if potential issues can be addressed Dallas News · 4h ago
- Five takeaways from Brett Yormark's podium remarks 247Sports · 4h ago
- Brett Yormark wants 'more access' to College Football Playoff, thinks 24 teams is 'great fit' for Big 12 On3 · 4h ago
- Big 12 Media Day kicks off + Auburn and Alabama unite + Michigan State keeps Kevin Guskiewicz Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Anti-LDS chants aimed at BYU will get ‘zero tolerance,’ Big 12 commissioner says The Salt Lake Tribune · 4h ago
- BYU’s 4th season in the Big 12 kicks off Tuesday at Big 12 football media days Deseret News · 4h ago
- What Big 12’s Brett Yormark said about CFP expansion, Brendan Sorsby, and religious slurs at BYU games Deseret News · 4h ago
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