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Send us Fan Mail Texas Tech survives absolute chaos against West Virginia in one of the wildest Big 12 football games of the season! The Red Raiders nearly suffered a disastrous collapse before their defense came alive to keep their Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff hopes alive. John Kurtz breaks down Texas Tech's bizarre third-quarter meltdown, the incredible momentum swings, Tommy Castellanos and Michael Hawkins, and the aggressive fourth-down decisions by Joey McGuire and Rich Rodriguez. Plus, what does this win mean for Texas Tech's playoff chances, and could the Red Raiders still earn an at-large CFP bid at 11-2? Subscribe to Open For Business for Big 12 football coverage and national college football analysis from every angle. Subscribe to the FREE Open For Business Big 12 newsletter: https://www.ofbnews.com/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Z7RCINvCg

Send us Fan Mail Notre Dame's huge win over Miami shakes up the College Football Playoff picture! What does it mean for BYU, Utah and the Big 12's chances of getting multiple teams into the CFP? Could Notre Dame and Miami both make the playoff? We're breaking down a wild Saturday in college football! Ohio State's playoff hopes are collapsing after an embarrassing loss to Oregon, while Lane Kiffin and LSU are facing a massive disappointment after getting dominated by Alabama. Are two major playoff contenders officially out of the picture? Plus, MORE Big 12 officiating controversies! We'll dive into the bizarre ending of Kansas-UCF, the controversial fumble in Houston-Cincinnati and whether SEC officials helped Texas beat Missouri. We'll also discuss Utah's epic Holy War victory over BYU, the latest College Football Playoff implications, Nebraska's meltdown under Matt Rhule and whether Sonny Dykes is running out of time at TCU. Join Open For Business After Dark for instant reactions, Big 12 football analysis, CFP predictions and plenty of college football chaos! #CollegeFootball #Big12Football #CollegeFootballPlayoffNotre Dame's huge win over Miami shakes up the College Football Playoff picture! What does it mean for BYU, Utah and the Big 12's chances of getting multiple teams into the CFP? Could Notre Dame and Miami both make the playoff? We're breaking down a wild Saturday in college football! Ohio State's playoff hopes are collapsing after an embarrassing loss to Oregon, while Lane Kiffin and LSU are facing a massive disappointment after getting dominated by Alabama. Are two major playoff contenders officially out of the picture? Plus, MORE Big 12 officiating controversies! We'll dive into the bizarre ending of Kansas-UCF, the controversial fumble in Houston-Cincinnati and whether SEC officials helped Texas beat Missouri. We'll also discuss Utah's epic Holy War victory over BYU, the latest College Football Playoff implications, Nebraska's meltdown under Matt Rhule and whether Sonny Dykes is running out of time at TCU. Join Open For Business After Dark for instant reactions, Big 12 football analysis, CFP predictions and plenty of college football chaos! #CollegeFootball #Big12Football #CollegeFootballPlayoff Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdEErluF3nY

Send us Fan Mail Utah takes down BYU in an epic Holy War showdown! The Utah Utes deliver a massive win over their biggest rival as BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier throws three interceptions in a disastrous performance. John Kurtz reacts LIVE to the biggest moments, the BYU meltdown, and what this result means for the Big 12 championship race and College Football Playoff. Did Utah just establish itself as the team to beat in the Big 12? How much blame does Bear Bachmeier deserve for BYU's collapse? And what does this Holy War result mean for both teams' CFP hopes? We're breaking down everything from Utah vs. BYU, including the biggest plays, turning points, quarterback performances, Big 12 standings implications, and what comes next for both programs. Subscribe to Open For Business for Big 12 football coverage, college football analysis, CFP rankings reactions, and instant postgame breakdowns! #UtahFootball #BYUFootball #HolyWar #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoff Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wRXaE1IDLA

Send us Fan Mail Is Matt Rhule DONE at Nebraska? Nebraska football is collapsing AGAIN, falling to 5-4 after a 5-0 start following a frustrating 24-13 loss to Illinois. The Nebraska Cornhuskers have now lost four straight games, and the numbers behind Matt Rhule's tenure are staggering. Nebraska is just 4-18 after reaching five wins in a season under Rhule, and the program continues to suffer heartbreaking losses and late-season meltdowns. Is it time for Nebraska to move on from Matt Rhule? Or does his reported $63 million buyout make that impossible? John Kurtz breaks down Nebraska's loss to Illinois, the alarming pattern of late-season collapses under Rhule, the Cornhuskers' offensive struggles, and whether Nebraska football should expect more than seven-win seasons. Plus, how Bret Bielema has built a stronger program at Illinois, why Nebraska can't blame its problems on the Big Ten schedule, and whether Baylor should even consider bringing Matt Rhule back to the Big 12. Can Matt Rhule save his job, or is Nebraska headed for another disastrous finish? #NebraskaFootball #MattRhule #CollegeFootball #BigTenFootball #Huskers Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK720K8owtQ

Send us Fan Mail Is Sonny Dykes on the hot seat at TCU after one of the worst collapses of the college football season? TCU football suffered a stunning 29-28 loss to Arizona after blowing an eight-point fourth-quarter lead, surrendering a late touchdown, botching a crucial kickoff recovery, and throwing a game-ending interception. With TCU fans already chanting "Fire Sonny," frustration mounting over the Horned Frogs' underachieving offense, and Baylor already searching for a new head coach, could this be the loss that ultimately costs Sonny Dykes his job? John Kurtz breaks down TCU's disastrous finish against Arizona, Dykes' job security and contract extension, the Horned Frogs' remaining Big 12 schedule, and what this loss means for the future of TCU football. Plus, credit to Noah Fifita, Brent Brennan, and an Arizona Wildcats team that continues to make noise in the Big 12 championship race. #TCU #SonnyDykes #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #ArizonaFootball Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fuj4T0ZpFU

Send us Fan Mail BYU vs. Utah is the biggest Holy War in history, but which team does the Big 12 NEED to win to maximize its College Football Playoff chances? Plus, Notre Dame vs. Miami headlines a massive college football weekend with playoff implications for the Big 12, SEC, Big Ten and ACC. With No. 3 Utah hosting No. 9 BYU, could the Holy War determine whether the Big 12 gets two teams into the College Football Playoff? John Kurtz breaks down the best playoff scenarios for the conference, makes his Holy War prediction and examines the key matchups that could decide this historic rivalry game. Plus, No. 1 Miami travels to No. 11 Notre Dame in arguably the biggest college football game of the season. Can Notre Dame save its playoff hopes, or will Miami strengthen its case as a national championship contender? And which outcome would actually benefit the Big 12? We'll discuss: - BYU vs. Utah: Who should Big 12 fans root for? - Holy War prediction, key matchups and injury updates - How the Big 12 can get multiple teams into the CFP - Texas Tech's role in the Big 12 playoff race - Notre Dame vs. Miami preview and prediction - How this weekend could reshape the national playoff picture Join John Kurtz on Open For Business for Big 12 football analysis, college football news, predictions and plenty of playoff debate! #Big12 #BYUFootball #UtahFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #NotreDame #MiamiHurricanes Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO8_nfHWUJU

Send us Fan Mail The first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026 are HERE, and there are some HUGE surprises! Utah gets major respect at No. 3, Texas Tech is buried at No. 15, and BYU faces a fascinating path to the CFP. Meanwhile, Indiana and Alabama get some serious love from the playoff committee, while Notre Dame falls all the way to No. 11. John Kurtz goes LIVE with instant reaction to the College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings, including: - Why ESPN personalities are upset about Utah's No. 3 ranking - Whether Texas Tech can still make the College Football Playoff - Why Indiana is ranked so much higher than Notre Dame - Alabama's controversial ranking and the SEC's playoff advantage - What BYU, UCLA, Miami and Wake Forest should think of their rankings - The biggest winners, losers and surprises from the CFP rankings - What the current 12-team College Football Playoff bracket would look like Are the CFP rankings fair, or is the committee giving certain teams and conferences preferential treatment? Join the live discussion and let us know what YOU think! Subscribe to Open for Business with John Kurtz for Big 12 football coverage, college football news, CFP analysis and instant reactions throughout the season. #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFPRankings #Big12Football Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffxJO2kqC9I

Send us Fan Mail Could the Big 12 and ACC actually be BETTER than the Big Ten this season? The latest AP Top 25 college football rankings have Utah at No. 3 with a first-place vote, BYU at No. 7, and the Big 12 getting plenty of national respect. But is the Big Ten overrated? John Kurtz reacts to the new AP Top 25, including Utah's rise, BYU's ranking, Texas Tech's case for more respect, and Notre Dame's controversial spot at No. 4. Plus, CBS Sports' John Talty is questioning whether the Big Ten is really any better than the Big 12 or ACC in 2026. With Ohio State struggling, Indiana surviving close games, UCLA facing questions about its strength of schedule, and Oregon, Michigan and Penn State disappointing, has the Big Ten fallen back to the pack? We'll also break down the growing Big 12 officiating controversy surrounding BYU's games against Notre Dame, UCF and Arizona State. Are the conference's officiating mistakes unfairly turning BYU into a national villain? And don't miss John's latest Vibes-Only Top 25 and Bottom 25, featuring the happiest and most miserable programs in college football! Subscribe to Open For Business with John Kurtz for independent Big 12 football coverage, college football news, rankings, College Football Playoff analysis, conference realignment and national college football discussion. **What do you think? Is the Big Ten actually better than the Big 12 and ACC this year? And does Utah deserve a No. 1 vote? Let us know in the comments!** #Big12 #CollegeFootball #APTop25 #BigTen #BYU #UtahFootball Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PAbGrXrqF8

Send us Fan Mail BYU football SURVIVES Arizona State, while Utah DOMINATES Cincinnati to set up an EPIC Holy War showdown! The Cougars escaped with a hard-fought victory, while the Utes made a massive statement ahead of one of college football's biggest rivalry games. John Kurtz breaks down BYU's dramatic win over Arizona State, Utah's blowout victory over Cincinnati, and what both performances mean heading into BYU vs. Utah. Which team has the edge in the Holy War? And what are the implications for the Big 12 championship race and College Football Playoff? We're talking BYU football, Utah football, Big 12 standings, Holy War predictions and everything else from a wild Saturday in college football! Subscribe to Open For Business for independent Big 12 football coverage, college football news, analysis and reactions all season long! #BYU #UtahFootball #HolyWar #Big12Football #CollegeFootball Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfY2ej9v_uI

Send us Fan Mail Texas Tech football pulls off a gutsy win over Arizona after a dramatic quarterback change! Joey McGuire turned to Tommy Castellanos over Will Hammond, and the Red Raiders responded in a huge Big 12 showdown. John Kurtz breaks down Texas Tech's performance against Arizona, the impact of the quarterback switch, and what this victory means for the Red Raiders' Big 12 championship hopes and College Football Playoff chances. Did Texas Tech just get its season back on track? Subscribe to Open For Business for independent Big 12 football analysis, college football news, rankings and reactions all season long! #TexasTech #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #TexasTechFootball #ArizonaFootball Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVL2IbF_gdM

Send us Fan Mail Brett Yormark is leaving the Big 12, and the search for his replacement is already underway. But there's one potential candidate Big 12 fans NEED to know about — a man who nearly beat Yormark for the job in 2022. John Kurtz breaks down the Big 12 commissioner search, including American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti, SEC deputy commissioner Charlie Hussey, and the possibility of another surprising hire from outside college athletics. Why was Pernetti so close to becoming Big 12 commissioner four years ago? What has he accomplished at the American? And what did Kansas Chancellor Doug Girod reveal about what the Big 12 wants in its next leader? The Big 12 faces a critical decision as college football realignment, media rights, and the College Football Playoff continue to evolve. Who should replace Brett Yormark? Let us know in the comments! #Big12 #BrettYormark #CollegeFootball Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_VNgrCHHQ

Send us Fan Mail BREAKING: Brett Yormark is leaving the Big 12 Conference. Does he know something about the future of college sports that the rest of us don't? Is the Big 12 in trouble, or is there more to Yormark's surprising departure? John Kurtz reacts to the news of Brett Yormark's exit, what it means for the future of the Big 12, and whether concerns about the next television contract, conference realignment and the rapidly changing college athletics landscape played a role in his decision. Plus, a look back at Yormark's legacy as Big 12 commissioner. From negotiating a crucial TV deal ahead of the Pac-12 to bringing Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Arizona State into the conference, did Brett Yormark ultimately save the Big 12? And how should fans remember his controversial moves, including Big 12 Mexico, the Monster Energy sponsorship and his aggressive approach to expansion? Subscribe to Open For Business for Big 12 football, college football news, conference realignment and College Football Playoff analysis. #Big12 #BrettYormark #CollegeFootball #ConferenceRealignment #CFB Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnEathFgdNw

Send us Fan Mail ESPN and Pat McAfee have taken their criticism of Utah too far. John Kurtz breaks down the Pat McAfee controversy surrounding College GameDay, why Utah is getting unfair treatment, and whether ESPN's response could impact the Holy War. Meanwhile, even some of the biggest Big 12 critics still project TWO Big 12 teams in the College Football Playoff! But the national media has a new argument against BYU and Utah. Can either team actually compete for a national championship? We break down the latest ESPN playoff projections, Big 12 playoff scenarios, and the dream matchups that could give the conference a breakthrough postseason. Plus, a massive Texas Tech vs. Arizona showdown, Cody Campbell's growing controversy in Lubbock, Utah's dangerous road trip to Cincinnati, and the biggest games in college football this weekend. Subscribe to Open For Business with John Kurtz for independent Big 12 football coverage, college football analysis, and the latest College Football Playoff news! #Big12 #CollegeFootball #PatMcAfee #BYU #UtahFootball #TexasTech #CollegeFootballPlayoff Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5GrYnFsAN4

Send us Fan Mail Baylor has fired Dave Aranda! Could Lincoln Riley or Matt Rhule be the next head coach in Waco? We break down why Baylor made the move now, the possibility of Lincoln Riley leaving USC, and other top coaching candidates including Jeff Traylor and GJ Kinne. Plus, could Sonny Dykes and TCU be next? We also react to the latest AP Top 25 college football rankings, where the Big 12 received more respect than expected after a chaotic weekend. Utah and BYU remain in the top 10, Texas Tech avoids a massive drop, and Houston, Arizona and Oklahoma State all stay ranked. Did the voters get it right? Nationally, is Indiana the most overrated team in college football? We debate the Hoosiers at No. 4, the Miami vs. Ohio State debate for No. 1, and the latest College Football Playoff picture. Subscribe to Open For Business for college football analysis covering the Big 12, SEC, Big Ten and the biggest stories across the sport. Get the free OFB Newsletter: https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter #CollegeFootball #Baylor #Big12 #APTop25 #LincolnRiley Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYRFw4MoXNI

Send us Fan Mail Arizona and Oklahoma State are HUGE winners after another chaotic Saturday in college football! Arizona dominated Iowa State, Oklahoma State crushed Colorado, and the Big 12 championship race took another wild turn with BYU and Texas Tech both losing. Meanwhile, Tennessee's loss to South Carolina highlights a growing theme across the SEC and Big 12: nobody seems capable of handling success! John Kurtz breaks down the biggest winners and losers, what Arizona and Oklahoma State's performances mean for the Big 12 title race, and how the latest upsets could reshape the College Football Playoff picture. Subscribe to Open For Business for Big 12 coverage and college football analysis from every angle, including the biggest stories shaping the sport. Get the Open For Business Big 12 newsletter: https://www.ofbnews.com/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow8t-bqtgh4