Big 12 Power Rankings: Week One

Big 12 Power Rankings

Week 1

It is time for the first installment of this year’s Big 12 power ranking.  In what figures to be the most competitive year in the short conference’s history expect many changes week to week as the Big 12 challenges the SEC as top conference in the country. 

1. Oklahoma

The defending conference champs must be considered the favorite again this year.  On offense they return a record setting quarterback, a young dynamic running back, a good group of receivers, and a massive offensive line.  The defense should perform like the typical Sooner defense under Bob Stoops.

2.  Missouri

Missouri just fell short of their first conference championship last year.  They return All-American Chase Daniel and last year’s freshman sensation Jeremy Maclin.  With a defense that keeps improving and all the weapons Daniel has Missouri could easily move to the top of the list with a dominating performance over Illinois this weekend.

       3.  Texas

This year’s Texas team has many questions surrounding it.  The depth chart lists over 10 positions as having “co” starters.  Even with a preseason top-10 ranking Texas seems to be floating under the radar, but the talent is there.  New defensive coordinator Will Muschamp biggest test will be protecting the young secondary until they earn their stripes.

      4. Texas Tech

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