Here is how I see the Big 12 so far: (These are my opinions and observations, so feel free to add yours)
1. Oklahoma- Hurts has been good so far, young WRs are scary, O-Line may be an issue, D is still suspect
2. Texas- D may keep them from being "back", how many games will they lose when they are favorites?
3. Oklahoma State- Chuba and Tylan are stars, Spencer will keep growing, D has got to get pressure on the QBs
4. Iowa State- Saturday vs Iowa will tell alot, I think they are over valued. lost quite a bit from last year
5. Baylor- Untested, but would not be surprised if they are 5-0 coming to Stillwater
6. Kansas State- Klieman knows what he is doing, Saturday will be telling for them as well, a win would be big for Conference
7. TCU- Another team with a Big game Saturday, Only have had one game, I trust Patterson, not sure about Delton
8. Texas Tech- Big game Saturday at Arizona, Not great competition but D has been solid
9. West Virginia- Looks like a long year in Morgantown, looked slow against Mizzou, O-Line couldn't run block or protect Kendall
10. Kansas- Long year again in Lawrence, could create a new perspective if they beat BC saturday
I think there is a big separation from#3 to #4. 4-8 are looking to be interchangeable and probably will shift positions as the year goes on. 9 & 10 are well behind them.
Saturday has some big non-conference games for the Big 12 vs Power 5 schools:
Oklahoma @ UCLA- Oklahoma should roll, they have been good on the road in recent years, but who knows
Iowa State vs Iowa- Leaning Hawkeyes, I don't see the Cyclones getting many points
Kansas State @ Mississippi State- Don't be surprised to see K-State win
TCU @ Purdue- How will Delton play? Will the Defense show up as well?
Texas Tech @ Arizona- If Tech's D really has improved, they should win
West Virginia vs NC State- Unless WV shows something we haven't seen, may be a long day in Morgantown.
Kansas @ Boston College- Long trip to Chesnut Hill
1. Oklahoma- Hurts has been good so far, young WRs are scary, O-Line may be an issue, D is still suspect
2. Texas- D may keep them from being "back", how many games will they lose when they are favorites?
3. Oklahoma State- Chuba and Tylan are stars, Spencer will keep growing, D has got to get pressure on the QBs
4. Iowa State- Saturday vs Iowa will tell alot, I think they are over valued. lost quite a bit from last year
5. Baylor- Untested, but would not be surprised if they are 5-0 coming to Stillwater
6. Kansas State- Klieman knows what he is doing, Saturday will be telling for them as well, a win would be big for Conference
7. TCU- Another team with a Big game Saturday, Only have had one game, I trust Patterson, not sure about Delton
8. Texas Tech- Big game Saturday at Arizona, Not great competition but D has been solid
9. West Virginia- Looks like a long year in Morgantown, looked slow against Mizzou, O-Line couldn't run block or protect Kendall
10. Kansas- Long year again in Lawrence, could create a new perspective if they beat BC saturday
I think there is a big separation from#3 to #4. 4-8 are looking to be interchangeable and probably will shift positions as the year goes on. 9 & 10 are well behind them.
Saturday has some big non-conference games for the Big 12 vs Power 5 schools:
Oklahoma @ UCLA- Oklahoma should roll, they have been good on the road in recent years, but who knows
Iowa State vs Iowa- Leaning Hawkeyes, I don't see the Cyclones getting many points
Kansas State @ Mississippi State- Don't be surprised to see K-State win
TCU @ Purdue- How will Delton play? Will the Defense show up as well?
Texas Tech @ Arizona- If Tech's D really has improved, they should win
West Virginia vs NC State- Unless WV shows something we haven't seen, may be a long day in Morgantown.
Kansas @ Boston College- Long trip to Chesnut Hill
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