The 2023 college football season is just weeks away from kickoff. Teams are going full speed ahead in their preparations for the season with the beginning of fall camp.
As realignment took over much of the news cycle for the last several weeks, this season takes on a whole different complexion. It’s the final year in the Big 12 for Oklahoma and Texas.
USC, Washington, Oregon, and UCLA are playing their final seasons in the Pac-12 before heading to the Big Ten next year. Also leaving the Pac-12, but for the Big 12, are Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah.
The future of the Pac-12 is in doubt, and the Big 12 is taking on a whole different life. While everyone looks ahead, the 2023 season promises to be an entertaining one, especially in the Big 12. While there is a prohibitive favorite in the league, the conference is wide open.
Here’s a look at how ESPN’s Football Power Index ranks the teams heading into 2023.