FRISCO, Texas – The Big 12 conference announced it won’t release preseason rankings this season, following suit with the SEC.
The Big 12 preseason rankings have been the basis for what the projected season is supposed to look like, but it has its flaws.
They are a prediction, but in recent years they’ve been way off. Last year, Arizona State was projected as a bottom team in the conference, and the Sun Devils managed to win the Big 12 conference. It wasn’t a good look for the poll.
However, it did provide bulletin board material for those bottom teams. There will still be polls from other media outlets to add extra motivation.
Here are the Dominion Post’s Big 12 preseason rankings:
No. 1 Kansas State
Kansas State is one of the many Big 12 teams that returns its quarterback, Avery Johnson, who had a strong 2024. With a year under his belt, it looks to be only up. On the defensive side of the ball, this defensive line unit might be the best in the conference led by Tobi Osunsanmi. With more experience, the Wildcats should be in the running for the top spot at the end of the season.
No. 2 Arizona State
The Sun Devils were the surprise team of 2024, winning the conference. There are a lot of last year’s players back on this year’s team. However, the squad might struggle without star running back Cam Skattebo, who was the focal point of the offense.
No. 3 Texas Tech
Texas Tech had one of the best transfer portals this offseason. The Red Raiders have fully taken advantage of NIL and have rumors of one of the most expensive rosters in college football. Will the money translate to the field is the question. It worked for Ohio State a year ago.
No. 4 Baylor
It was a big bounce-back year for Baylor, who found its quarterback in Sawyer Robertson. Most…
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