Three Teams That Can Win the Big 12
Summary
The Texas Tech Red Raiders won the Big 12 championship for the first time in 2025 and reached the College Football Playoff (CFP). Three teams—Texas Tech, BYU, and Houston—are the main contenders to win the Big 12 in 2026.Key Facts
- Texas Tech won its first Big 12 title in 2025 with one conference loss.
- Texas Tech’s starting quarterback this season will be Will Hammond after Brendan Sorsby transferred out.
- BYU’s coach Kalani Sitake stayed with the team, aiming to improve the program further.
- BYU’s quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for over 3,000 yards last season as a freshman.
- Houston finished with a 10-3 record last season and 6-3 in Big 12 games.
- Houston’s quarterback, Conner Weigman, threw for 2,705 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2025.
- Oklahoma State and Arizona are considered potential surprise teams (“dark horses”) in the Big 12.
- The Big 12 has not had a repeat champion since Oklahoma in 2020.
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