Big 12 Football Power Rankings: Early Outlook
Early power rankings reveal Texas Tech at the summit, with BYU and Houston close behind, while quarterback play, coaching changes and depth will shape the conference race.
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Early power rankings reveal Texas Tech at the summit, with BYU and Houston close behind, while quarterback play, coaching changes and depth will shape the conference race.
As media days approach, analysts have released early power rankings for the Big 12, highlighting returning starters, coaching shifts and quarterback battles that could reshape the conference picture.

Coach Deion Sanders drops to 54th in the newest Sporting News FBS head coach rankings, yet the Colorado Buffaloes remain bullish about the upcoming season after a major staff revamp.
The Sun Devils are slated for just 6.5 victories in 2024, a modest outlook after two seasons that yielded only 19 combined wins. Their schedule, ranked the toughest in the Big 12 and 33rd nationally by Phil Steele, blends a daunting conference lineup with high‑stakes road trips and overseas exposure.

The latest rankings for EA Sports' upcoming College Football 27 reveal the relative standing of Division I programs, with several Texas institutions positioned near the middle of the national pack.

The new rankings cover all 138 FBS teams and highlight the offensive and defensive strengths of the top programs.

With transfers, coaching shifts and sophomore slumps looming, a handful of standout athletes face critical make-or-break years that could define their futures.

As the 2026 campaign approaches, a handful of rising talents are poised to either cement their status or risk being labeled busts. Their recent moves, statistics and the pressures they carry reveal a narrative of opportunity and uncertainty.

The departure of Brendan Sorsby has reignited debates over the Big 12’s top quarterback for the 2026 season, with Florida transfer DJ Lagway emerging as a focal point for Baylor’s offense.

Recent volatility in the Baylor Bears' performance has put head coach Dave Aranda under intense scrutiny as the 2025 season approaches.
A look at Coach Collin Klein’s first season, the team’s rising expectations, and the broader Big 12 backdrop.

After a 5-7 season, Baylor enters the 2024 campaign with a 13th-place preseason ranking in the Big 12, aiming to prove the early schedule can launch a turnaround.

A look at how uncertain futures for several college football head coaches are reshaping recruiting classes and putting pressure on programs to deliver winning seasons.

The departure of veteran coaches Mike Gundy and Kyle Whittingham signals a shift toward younger leadership in the Big 12, driven by NIL and transfer portal pressures.

Baylor University is preparing for the 2026 football season, banking on quarterback DJ Lagway to stabilize an offense that showed promise last year while a revamped defense aims to reduce points allowed.

After a challenging season, Baylor’s head coach Dave Aranda is banking on quarterback DJ Lagway to bring a turnaround, focusing on health, chemistry and a revamped supporting cast.

Baylor will face Maryland in 2027 and 2028 after ending its series with Oregon, a pairing that pits struggling Terrapins against a Bears program seeking stability.

Mike Leach, the innovative coach who died in 2022, is now on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2027 after the National Football Foundation lowered the required winning percentage, highlighting his lasting influence on the sport.

Rich Rodriguez’s first season back at West Virginia ended 4‑8, yet his career includes multiple double‑digit win seasons, a Fiesta Bowl victory and a history of lifting programs to new heights. A recent CBS Sports ranking has sparked debate over the criteria used to evaluate coaches.

A panel of voters ranks college football coaches across the Power Four conferences, highlighting the subjectivity of the list and profiling the lowest‑ranked and rising leaders.

After a disappointing 5-7 campaign, Baylor looks to rebuild with new talent and a renewed focus on consistency.

Three‑star recruit Chase Allen pledged to Baylor over Rutgers and Oregon State, giving the program another Texas product and adding depth to a line that has lost several veterans.

From Texas Tech’s title defense to Utah’s overhaul and TCU’s renewed ambitions, the Big 12 enters a pivotal summer break with new faces, returning starters and breakout hopes.

The 2026 schedule blends modest non‑conference foes with a gauntlet of top‑tier Big 12 rivals, setting the stage for a rebuilding Cyclones team under head coach Jimmy Rogers.