Big 12 expert picks 2025: Most overrated and underrated teams, projected order of finish, bold predictions

The Big 12 proved itself as the hardest conference to project last season as Arizona State went from picked last place to winning the Big 12 as a first-year member of the conference. After two straight years of change, though, the league finally heads into 2025 with a secured group of 16 teams. 

But while the league gets steadier, the race for the conference championship will only get more competitive. Five teams are between +550 and +650 to win the league at FanDuel and 15 of the 16 league members have win totals set between 5.5 and 8.5. Returning 11 quarterbacks — including six of the top seven passers — will only add to the chaos. 

Last season, Arizona State and Iowa State met in the Big 12 Championship Game as both posted breakout seasons under well-regarded coaches. One interesting note to keep an eye on: The Big 12 has featured a new participant in the Big 12 Championship Game in seven of the past eight years. 

Among the top contenders, Texas Tech and Utah are the only ones to not make the final. Could that change in 2025? Here’s how our experts see the Big 12 shaking out this season. 

SEC expert picks 2025: Most overrated and underrated teams, projected order of finish, bold predictions

Brandon Marcello

Most overrated team

Texas Tech: It’s hard to say anybody in the Big 12 is overrated because it truly is anybody’s ballgame, but I do…

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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah

Publish date : 2025-08-20 17:24:00

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