Big 12 Requires Public Disclosure of Athlete Participation Status Starting 2025-26

The Big 12 will require member schools to publish standardized Availability Reports beginning in the 2025-26 academic year disclosing only student‑athletes’ names and participation status for football and men's and women's basketball to improve transparency and competitive fairness. Kansas travels to UCF seeking a bounce‑back after a frustrating 37-34 home loss to Cincinnati, a game KU has reviewed while head coach Lance Leipold stressed correcting mistakes and moving forward. Quarterback Jalon Daniels has been exceptional this season (16 TDs, two INTs, including nearly 500 total yards vs. Cincinnati), but Kansas’ defense has been uneven—dominant vs. West Virginia, vulnerable vs. Cincinnati. UCF, under Scott Frost, has shown signs of revival but fell 34-20 at Kansas State, and analysts note the Big 12’s pronounced parity makes results unpredictable. Local coverage including coordinator and beat‑reporter previews indicates both teams are actively preparing adjustments for Saturday’s matchup in Orlando.