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Brett Yormark’s Shocking Rejection of Big 12 Lifeline

Brett Yormark just gave his most puzzling take yet and it matters for every Big 12 fan watching the SEC and Big Ten tighten their grip on college football. In this video, I break down why Yormark is rejecting Project Rudy, the private-equity-backed plan from Smash Sports/Smash Capital that could reshape college sports by changing the Sports Broadcasting Act and allowing FBS schools to pool media rights in one massive deal. The pitch: more money for all 138 programs, better non-conference scheduling, and a new governing body that would limit the current power held by the SEC and Big Ten. Here’s the twist. Even SEC and Big Ten leaders are now attending secret meetings to learn more about Project Rudy. LSU’s president showed up. Michigan, USC, Penn State reps were there too. Momentum is real, and it’s exactly why Yormark’s pushback is so surprising. I explain what Yormark told Ross Dellenger, why he says Smash is “preying” on vulnerable athletic departments for a double-digit return, and why this stance might actually make sense when you consider what happens to conference commissioners if Project Rudy becomes reality. If you care about the Big 12’s future, the media-rights battle, streaming players like Netflix/Apple/Amazon entering the sport, and what it would take to create a real governing body that checks the SEC and Big Ten, this is the breakdown. Topics covered: Project Rudy explained (Smash Sports/Smash Capital) Sports Broadcasting Act changes and pooled media rights Why SEC/Big Ten leaders are showing interest behind the scenes Brett Yormark’s comments to Ross Dellenger and what they really mean How a new governing body could shift power away from the “Power Two” What this could mean for Big 12 revenue, scheduling, and long-term survival Drop a comment: Is Yormark right to distrust Smash Capital, or is this a rare miss that hurts the Big 12? Subscribe for Big 12-first college football coverage: news, realignment, media rights, and the behind-the-scenes power struggle shaping the sport. Get ‘Open For Business’ a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter    / @ofbcollegefootball