Throughout the offseason, Brett Yormark has emphasized the Big 12’s preference for a 5+11 format for the College Football Playoff. He doubled down to open Big 12 Media Days on Tuesday. During his opening remarks at The Star in Frisco, the Big 12 commissioner told reporters that the 5+11 model is the “right playoff format” for college football.

The Big 12 media days began on Tuesday, July 8, in Frisco, Texas. Here were the highlights, including coach and player interviews from Day 1:

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Here is what you need to know from the Big 12 football media days at The Star in Frisco, Texas, as commissioner Brett Yormark took a pointed stance.

The Big 12’s two-day event in Frisco, Texas produced plenty of word salads but also a few comments from coaches that should resonate.