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.
Jul 2, 2026
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Big 12 Power Rankings: Early Projections for the 2025 Season
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.
Jul 2, 2026
Deion Sanders’ Coaching Ranking Slips Amid Renewed Hope for Colorado Buffaloes
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.
Jun 29, 2026
Arizona State’s 2024 Football Schedule: A Gauntlet of Tough Matchups
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.
Jun 29, 2026
EA Sports Unveils College Football 27 Rankings Ahead of July Launch
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.
Jun 24, 2026
EA Sports unveils College Football 27 rankings ahead of July launch
The new rankings cover all 138 FBS teams and highlight the offensive and defensive strengths of the top programs.
Jun 24, 2026
Who Must Prove Themselves: The 2026 College Football Make-or-Break Season
With transfers, coaching shifts and sophomore slumps looming, a handful of standout athletes face critical make-or-break years that could define their futures.
Jun 20, 2026
College Football’s 2026 Make-or-Break Stars Face Crucial Seasons
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.
Jun 20, 2026
DJ Lagway’s Potential to Elevate Baylor’s 2026 Big 12 Campaign Amid Transfer Landscape
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.
Jun 19, 2026
Baylor’s Coach Dave Aranda Faces Make-or-Break Season
Recent volatility in the Baylor Bears' performance has put head coach Dave Aranda under intense scrutiny as the 2025 season approaches.
Jun 19, 2026
Collin Klein’s Debut Season Sparks Optimism at Kansas State
A look at Coach Collin Klein’s first season, the team’s rising expectations, and the broader Big 12 backdrop.
Jun 19, 2026
Baylor Bears Eye Big 12 Resurgence as Preseason Rankings Place Them 13th
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.
Jun 12, 2026
Coaches on the Hot Seat Face Recruiting Crunch as Seasons Hang in the Balance
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.
Jun 11, 2026
Big 12 Coaching Turnover Reshapes Conference Dynamics
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.
Jun 7, 2026
Baylor Bears Eye 2026 Turnaround as DJ Lagway Takes the Helm
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.
Jun 2, 2026
Baylor pins hopes on DJ Lagway to rebound in 2026
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.
Jun 2, 2026
Baylor Secures Future Matchups with Maryland as Coaching Carousel Looms
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.
May 31, 2026
Mike Leach’s Hall of Fame Prospects Revived by Rule Change
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.
May 29, 2026
Rich Rodriguez’s Comeback Faces Hurdles Despite Past Triumphs
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.
May 28, 2026
Power‑Four Coaches Ranked: Who’s at the Bottom?
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.
May 26, 2026
Baylor Bears Seek Redemption After 5-7 Season
After a disappointing 5-7 campaign, Baylor looks to rebuild with new talent and a renewed focus on consistency.
May 26, 2026
Baylor Secures Commitment from Top Offensive Lineman Chase Allen for the 2027 Class
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.
May 24, 2026
Big 12 Football Preview: Teams, Coaches and Storylines for the Upcoming Season
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.
May 23, 2026
Iowa State Cyclones Gear Up for a Brutal 2026 Big 12 Slate
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.
May 23, 2026