The 2023 football season already has plenty of intrigue. That’s certainly the case in the Big 12 conference.
None of the teams in the conference should be considered national title contenders. That includes the Texas Longhorns, who have seen some predict them to be a playoff team in recent weeks. It’s likely nobody has the guts to predict them to reach the title game.
As the season nears, it seems the national champion will likely come from the trio of Georgia, Ohio State and Michigan. Nevertheless the more suspenseful and unpredictable race should come from the Big 12 conference title hunt.
Known for its parity, the Big 12 should come down to the wire this season. Texas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Texas Tech and TCU stand as perhaps the most likely conference contenders. Even so, TCU proved last season that what we think we know might not play out as the season unfolds.
Let’s look at some more under-the-radar games that could add to the suspense. Here’s our picks for the most underrated games of each week in the Big 12.