With the final three weeks in the Big 12 Conference underway, we are looking at surprises, disappointments and the title game.
Biggest Surprises in the Big 12
Breaking down the surprises into two categories: player and team
Surprise Player
Given what we thought we knew about teams in the conference, Texas’ Joshua Moore has to be in consideration. He played his first meaningful snaps in over a year. He leads the team in receptions, yards and touchdowns through seven games. Even the most optimistic people didn’t think Moore would be this good for the team this year.
Surprise Team
It goes without saying the Iowa State Cyclones are the biggest surprise this year. In the opening game of the year, they held a 14-10 lead at the half and then were shutout by a Sun Belt team. Following that game, they have looked like a completely different team. The Cyclones have won five of the last six games with the only loss coming by three against the No. 6 team in the country on the road. The Cyclones are a tough out for any team.