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2 days ago | heartlandcollegesports.com | Mark Van Sickle

Much like the Big 12’s 2025 running back class, the wide receivers who have declared for the NFL draft are a sneaky solid group as well. There are two guys who are projected to be taken in the top ten: Travis Hunter from Colorado and Tetairoa McMillan from Arizona will be the first Big 12 wide receivers selected. Hunter, of course, is a two-way player who wants to play wide receiver and cornerback. We’ll see whatever the team that drafts him decides to do, but it will be fun to watch regardless.

3 days ago | heartlandcollegesports.com | Bryan Clinton

When BYU wide receiver and All-American kick returner Keelan Marion entered the transfer portal, he immediately became one of the most soughtafter players available in this cycle. Over his four-year career, Marion has compiled 76 Catches for 1,125 yards, and 12 total TDs including a pair of kickoff returns this past season. Since entering the portal, Marion has reportedly been contacted by over 20 schools, and four of them reside in the Big 12.

3 days ago | heartlandcollegesports.com | Bryan Clinton

This week, College Football Playoff leaders are set to meet in Las Colinas, Texas, for their annual spring meetings, and among the topics of discussion will be the future of the playoff format. According to ESPN’s Heather Dinich, no major decisions are expected to be made this week, but several important topics will be discussed in detail.

6 days ago | heartlandcollegesports.com | Bryan Clinton

It’s officially that time of year again, as the spring transfer portal opened up on Wednesday morning and dozens of Big 12 athletes have entered their names into the NCAA database. This cycle is set to be particularly intriguing, as it’s likely the last time that we’ll see an undetermined market price for players with the House vs. NCAA settlement looming this summer.

6 days ago | heartlandcollegesports.com | Mark Van Sickle

The Big 12 is expected to have three players drafted in the top ten of the 2025 NFL draft, which is just over a week away now. Everyone has been focused on Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, the former Colorado Buffaloes prospects, and for good reason. Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, may be the best overall player in this draft class. In a weak quarterback class, Sanders is one of the top quarterback prospects available.