The Big 12 enters a period of significant head-coach change, with the largest turnover in seven seasons, according to multiple reports. The shift includes new hires for programs that are bringing in first-time head coaches at their alma maters. In addition, the conference leadership changes feature at least one national championship-winning coach, highlighting the range of experience among the incoming staff. Other departures and hires include a coach who, in the prior season, came close to moving a Group of Five program into the College Football Playoff. Overall, the reported turnover suggests a mix of fresh leadership and high-profile coaching credentials across the conference. While the outlets emphasize the identities and backgrounds of the incoming coaches—such as whether they previously led successful programs or are taking on head-coaching roles at schools they attended—they present a consistent picture: multiple Big 12 teams are changing head coaches at once, creating one of the most substantial leadership swings the conference has seen in several years.