The format Yormark believes is best for the sport stands in direct opposition to what the Big Ten has proposed.

More College Football Playoff expansion is coming. It’s the worst kept secret in the sport. The Big 12 is doubling down on its belief in the '5+11' model for a potential 16-team playoff.

To call the last few years in college football tumultuous would be an understatement, and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark aims to keep his conference ahead of the curve.