The Big 12 Conference has pledged to defend Brigham Young University and all its member institutions, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. The commitment comes amid ongoing discussions about conference realignment and media rights in college athletics.
BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake was photographed with his team singing the school fight song following a loss to Texas Tech at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, on November 8, 2025. The image, captured by Scott G. Winterton of the Deseret News, accompanied the original report by Dave McCann published on October 30, 2026.



