Heartlandcollegesports News Updates

Oklahoma State might be in the midst of a historically bad season, but on Saturday afternoon in Stillwater, something else was happening: their fanbase staged a slow‑motion takeover of the bleachers. As the Cowboys trailed deeper and deeper, shirtless bodies began to emerge. A few here, a few there. Before… Read more »

On Saturday morning, Cincinnati and UCF squared off in a high-stakes Big 12 battle that actually turned into a gritty, low-scoring outing. The Bearcats entered the contest undefeated in conference play, fresh off a statement win over No. 22 Iowa State. The Knights, however, were looking to get a bad… Read more »

In a move that significantly shifts momentum in the 2027 recruiting class, four‑star athlete Karece Hoyt has officially committed to Baylor over heavyweights Michigan, Penn State, Texas A&M, and Kansas State. Reports list Hoyt as the No. 12 athlete nationally. Baylor is recruiting him at both wide receiver and safety, further… Read more »

They. Do. Not. Watch. Big 12 football. That’s the only plausible conclusion after hearing one of ESPN’s College GameDay panelists claim they “don’t know if a team has separated themselves from the rest of the pack in the Big 12.” Meanwhile, Texas Tech sits atop the betting odds at –115… Read more »

Saturday’s matchup in Manhattan, Kansas, carries high-stakes implications for two programs trying to steady the course in the Big 12. Kansas State, reeling from a 2–4 start, is looking to defend its home turf and build momentum heading into the heart of conference play. Head coach Chris Klieman’s squad has… Read more »

After suffering an upset loss to Cincinnati last weekend, the No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones will look to get back on track against the 2-4 Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, Oct. 11. Despite quarterback Rocco Becht throwing for 300 yards and two touchdowns, ISU couldn’t close the deal, falling for the… Read more »

It’s a quiet afternoon in Stillwater, and not just on the scoreboard. As Oklahoma State prepared to take the field, a striking photo from Boone Pickens Stadium began circulating, showing large swaths of empty seats just before kickoff. While the optics alone are enough to spark conversation, the message they… Read more »

Cody Campbell’s high‑visibility ad calling for sweeping change in college sports has finally been greenlit for network airings, but not without a tweak. After networks originally balked at running the spot when it openly called out “Conference Commissioners,” the only edit made was to replace that phrase with “Powerful Special… Read more »

Kansas State will be without two of its most important playmakers on Saturday when the Wildcats host TCU in a crucial Big 12 battle. Star running back Dylan Edwards and rising edge rusher Tobi Osunsanmi have both been ruled out or are expected to miss the contest, dealing a serious… Read more »

The Houston Cougars have already matched their win total from each of the past two seasons, entering Saturday’s Oct. 11 matchup against Oklahoma State with a 4-1 record. Meanwhile, the Cowboys have stumbled to a 1-4 start and recently parted ways with longtime head coach Mike Gundy. Oklahoma State will… Read more »