Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Doubles Down on 5+11 CFP Format
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark cited the conference's 16 teams, multiple bowl appearances, and nine returning quarterbacks with over 2,400 passing yards as signs of deep competitiveness.
- At Big 12 Football Media Days on Tuesday in Frisco, Texas, commissioner Brett Yormark reaffirmed his strong support for the 5+11 College Football Playoff format.
- The 5+11 plan, endorsed by the Big 12 and ACC, would feature a 16-team playoff including automatic spots for the top five conference champions based on rankings, along with 11 additional teams selected at-large.
- Yormark emphasized the Big 12's strong level of competition, highlighting that four teams each recorded a 7-2 record within the conference last year, and noted that the league leads all Power Four conferences in the number of returning starting quarterbacks for the 2025 season.
- He expressed strong belief that the Big 12 will have several teams selected for the College Football Playoff this year and will prove it can compete at the top level.
- Yormark acknowledged the 5+11 format might not be perfect today but affirmed it is the right long-term model given the league’s investments and progress.
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