BREAKING: Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving the conference

ESPN's Pete Thamel first reported the news, with the Big 12 confirming Yormark will step down January 31, 2027, to pursue an opportunity outside college athletics.

Yormark helped guide the conference through expansion, a major media rights agreement and significant changes across college sports.

What does his departure mean for Oklahoma State and the future of the Big 12?