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The Big 12 Salesman is leaving. His final deal sold out college football | Opinion

Published by USA TODAY Sports on October 30, 2026 at 1:20 PM ET

Brett Yormark saved the Big 12, but his final act helped create a 24-team playoff that could leave college football paying the price.

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