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Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling - bringing you the latest news, highlights, interviews and inside information from every corner of the Big 12 Conference.

  1. 8 Sept

    Texas Tech Football Head Coach Joey McGuire Joins Big 12 Today!

    Texas Tech Football Head Coach Joey McGuire joined Big 12 Today to discuss the Red Raiders' Week 1 victory over Abilene Christian. McGuire expressed his satisfaction with the win and was pleased for players making their first starts, highlighting the efforts of Will Hammond, who returned from a torn ACL injury less than a year ago. He was glad that Hammond's body felt good on Sunday and praised his offensive line for protecting him throughout the game. McGuire was critical of his team's red zone performance, emphasizing the need for improvement in that area. He also praised his young safeties, Peyton Morgan and Malik Esquerra, for their first starts, and admired their performances. Looking ahead, McGuire discussed preparations for Oregon State, noting that he is focusing on that game without dwelling on their Week 3 opponent, Houston. He shared insights on how other teams performed in Week 1, giving credit to Arizona State, BYU, and Utah, particularly highlighting the impressive debut of Utah's coach, Morgan Scalley, as well as the success of Kenny Dillingham and Kalani Sitake. McGuire also commented that Baylor likely would have defeated Auburn if DJ Lagway hadn't injured his ankle, praising Baylor's defense and predicting it will be strong this season.Regarding game strategy, McGuire mentioned that he wouldn't have gone for two in Saturday's game against Auburn if the situation had been different.  He concluded the interview by discussing "The Program: Texas Tech," which airs on Paramount+, sharing insights into the making of the documentary and the effort that went into it.

  2. 7 Sept

    Kansas Football Head Coach Lance Leipold Joins Big 12 Today!

    Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold appeared on Big 12 Today to reflect on the Jayhawks' recent triumph over Long Island University and to discuss upcoming challenges. Coach Leipold expressed high praise for his team's defensive performance, highlighting their remarkable effort in not allowing a single touchdown throughout the game. He also shared his satisfaction with quarterback Isaiah Marshall’s debut, noting that it was Marshall’s first start and that he has shown significant progress since spring camp. Leipold commended Marshall for his accuracy and effort, emphasizing the improvements made over the course of the season. Delving deeper into the victory, Leipold praised the defense’s relentless effort on Friday night but acknowledged that there are areas for improvement. He pointed out that the team needs to clean up penalties, particularly holding calls, and address certain issues on special teams to enhance overall performance. Looking ahead to the rivalry game against Missouri, Leipold revealed that his team watched an educational video exploring the history of the rivalry, dating back to the Civil War era, to build a deeper understanding and motivation. He also discussed preparations for the upcoming matchup, which will be followed by the Union Jack Classic against Arizona State in London. The coach concluded the interview by praising former Kansas quarterback Jaylon Daniels, now serving as the backup for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Leipold expressed pride in Daniels’ hard work and accomplishments, highlighting the journey of one of his former players making it to the NFL. TUNE IN!

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Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling - bringing you the latest news, highlights, interviews and inside information from every corner of the Big 12 Conference.