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Brett Yormark is leaving the Big 12, bringing an end to one of the most consequential commissioner tenures in conference history. So how should his time leading the Big 12 be remembered — and who should replace him?
Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo grades Yormark's tenure, from navigating conference realignment and adding new Big 12 members to securing the league's future and positioning the conference in the rapidly changing world of college athletics.
Then, Pete looks ahead to the Big 12's search for its next commissioner, what the conference should prioritize in its next leader and several potential candidates who could replace Yormark.
What grade would YOU give Brett Yormark's tenure as Big 12 commissioner? And who should the conference hire next?
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"Brett Yormark is Leaving the Big 12: His Grade + Who's Next" is an episode of Heartland College Sports: The Big 12 Sports Podcast. Runtime 22 min. Published November 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.