Big 12 adopts injury reports for all games

The Big 12 will start releasing daily injury and availability updates for football and basketball to curb betting related harassment.

Big 12 introduces player availability reports for all conference games

The Big 12 will require football teams to submit daily injury and availability reports starting three days before conference games. Players will be labeled as available, probable, questionable, doubtful or out. Men's and women's basketball reports will be filed the night before games, listing players as available, game time decision or out with final updates due 90 minutes before tip.

This move follows steps taken by the Big Ten in 2023, the SEC in 2024, and the ACC in July, showing a growing trend among major conferences to standardize injury information. The conference says the reports will be published on its website and aims to reduce harassment of athletes by bettors seeking timely updates on injuries and availability.

The shift toward formal reports signals how data and transparency are reshaping college sports. It disciplines both teams and media, while inviting scrutiny over accuracy and privacy. If the policy holds up, it could influence preparation, strategy, and how fans engage with every game.

There is a wider story here about sports betting and athlete welfare. Other leagues have moved ahead, so the Big 12 is following a growing norm. Yet the real test lies in consistent, reliable reporting and how quickly updates are posted as games approach.

Highlights

The change quietly redefines how sport and data meet in public view