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Week 7’s Big 12 Weekly Wrap-up including updated recruiting rankings

CSW breaks down updated standings, QBR, FPI, and recruiting rankings.

It was a somewhat wild weekend of college football in the Big 12 conference. It began on Thursday night with an offensive explosion in the fourth quarter between the West Virginia Mountaineers and Houston Cougars in the “Dana Holgorsen Bowl.”

The two teams scored a combined 38 points through three quarters before they combined for 42 points in the fourth. With a WVU touchdown late in the game, Houston had just 12 seconds to put together a scoring drive. We see this desperation play time and time again with more failures than successes in this situation. This time, quarterback Donovan Smith was able to pull off the improbable heroics.

It was going to be hard to top that wild finish as Stephon Johnson hauled in the deflection for the Cougars’ first win in Big 12 play. Only Cincinnati and UCF remain winless in conference play. Cincinnati had a shot to earn their first-ever win as members of the Big 12 in conference play but it was not to be for the Bearcats.

UCF was idle and Cincinnati fell to Iowa State, 30-10. The Cyclones moved ahead of West Virginia in the Big 12 standings and controls their own destiny. Iowa State is half a game ahead of the idle Texas Longhorns, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, and West Virginia Mountaineers for that No. 2 spot in the conference behind the Oklahoma Sooners.

In other action the TCU Horned Frogs steamrolled BYU 44-11, Oklahoma State came back against Kansas 39-32, and Kansas State won their eighth straight against Texas Tech 38-21.

College Sports Wire takes a look back at the week that was in the Big 12 with the weekly wrapup, including who leads the new-look conference in recruiting.

Big 12 Football: 2023 national signing day team recruiting rankings

Texas and Oklahoma are in a familiar place on top of the Big 12 class rankings.

We have made it to the long-awaited 2023 national signing day. The majority of the 2023 recruiting cycle is coming to a close after a wild year of storylines in the Big 12

Texas and Oklahoma are in a familiar place on top of the Big 12 class rankings.

The Longhorns signed their highest-rated class since 2010, led by five-star quarterback Arch Manning, while the Sooners are not far behind in Brent Venables’ first complete recruiting cycle as head coach.

TCU and Texas Tech built solid classes under first-year coaches Sonny Dykes and Joey McGuire. The Texas schools sit in the top 30 nationally in the 247Sports composite.

Kansas State wraps up the league’s top five after its Big 12 title season in 2022. The Wildcats landed a blue-chip quarterback prospect, four-star Avery Johnson.

Recruiting in the Big 12 is competitive as ever. Here’s a look at where each Big 12 team’s recruiting class ranks for the 2023 cycle on national signing day.

Report: Five-star QB Arch Manning to visit Texas for TCU matchup

Manning joins a star-studded group of visitors making the trip to Texas.

Five-star Texas commit Arch Manning is making a return visit to Austin for the Longhorns’ massive game against TCU on Saturday. Continue reading “Report: Five-star QB Arch Manning to visit Texas for TCU matchup”

A number of Texas targets attending the Red River Showdown

Some talented recruits are in house for the Red River Showdown.

Texas has an opportunity to make a statement against rival Oklahoma on Saturday. A victory at the Cotton Bowl this weekend would be the biggest of the Steve Sarkisian era and create a whirlwind of momentum for Texas.

This historic rivalry game serves as an immediate recruiting boost for the winning team. The Longhorns and Sooners often compete for the same prospects on the recruiting trail due to close proximity. Having the golden hat on display in team facilities is a great recruiting tool both coaches would love to have.

Both Texas and Oklahoma sit inside the top six in 247Sports’ team composite for the 2023 cycle.

Texas is not allowed to officially host any visitors as Oklahoma is the designated home in this year’s game, but multiple key targets are still expected attend.

Here is a look at some of the biggest names making the trip to Dallas for the highly anticipated matchup between the blue blood programs.

Five-star DL David Hicks sets commitment date

The No. 1 player in the state of Texas has set a commitment date. 

The No. 1 player in the state of Texas has set a commitment date. Continue reading “Five-star DL David Hicks sets commitment date”

Texas to host five-star TE Duce Robinson this weekend

The top tight end prospect in the nation will take a visit to Texas this weekend.

The nation’s top tight end prospect is making the trip to Austin this weekend for an official visit.

Five-star Duce Robinson is ranked by 247Sports composite as the No. 1 prospect in the state of Arizona and a top 20 overall player in the class of 2023.

Robinson is a two-sport star who excels on both the football field and the baseball diamond. His 6-foot-6 frame and exceptional athletism make him a potential difference-maker at the next level. Alabama, Georgia, Texas and USC are currently the top schools in the mix for Robinson.

Texas has the opportunity to make a strong impression while hosting Robinson this weekend and the rest of the season. Longhorns’ tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders seems like he will be a focal point of the offense this season. Watching Sanders perform at a high level can not hurt Texas’ chances with Robinson.

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LOOK: Elite 2023 edge Colton Vasek poses with Arch Manning

The Austin Westlake star is hanging out with Arch Manning on campus.

Four-star edge Colton Vasek out of Austin Westlake made the quick trip to campus this weekend for the Longhorns’ recruiting BBQ and pool party.

Vasek is a top priority for the Longhorns staff. He is the No. 19 edge rusher in the nation and a top-30 player in the state of Texas for the 2023 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports composite.

At 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Vasek has an ideal frame to grow into an excellent edge rusher at the college level. He already has a knack for pressuring opposing quarterbacks. Vasek picked up 10 sacks and 56 total tackles in his junior season at Westlake, en route to a state title.

Five-star quarterback and Texas commit Arch Manning is also on campus this weekend, doing his part to help the Longhorns’ recruiting efforts.

Vasek posted to Twitter a picture with the No. 1 prospect in the nation enjoying their visit.

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Texas climbing up the 2023 recruiting class ranks

Arch Manning’s commitment has Texas moving up the recruiting ranks.

Summer recruiting is starting to heat up in a huge way.

The Longhorns have built a whirlwind of momentum in recent weeks with the commitments of three-star tight end Will Randle and five-star quarterback Arch Manning.

With the commitment of Manning, Texas is up four spots in 247Sports’ recruiting class rankings for 2023. The Longhorns now have the No. 20 rated class in the country with eight commitments.

Crystal ball projections in favor of the Longhorns continue to roll in all over the place. Five-star wide receiver Johntay Cook and four-star running back Cedric Baxter Jr are both trending towards Texas of late.

Texas is keeping a steady slate of top prospects visiting through the month of June. Five-star linebacker Anthony Hill headlines a strong group checking out the campus and facilities on the weekend of June 24.

Here is a look at where each Big 12 program currently stands in the 2023 recruiting class ranks, according to 247Sports composite.

Texas among top schools for three-star EDGE Brad Spence

Texas contiunes to recruit heavily on the defensive front.

Texas continues to recruit heavily on the defensive front. The Longhorns have positioned themselves in good shape with three-star edge rusher Brad Spence. Continue reading “Texas among top schools for three-star EDGE Brad Spence”

An updated look at On3’s recruiting rankings for the 2023 class

All focus is on recruiting as we enter a crucial summer for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas staff.

All focus is on recruiting as we enter a crucial summer for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas staff. Many top prospects will be either taking official visits over the next few months or making decisions on their future homes.

Texas has positioned itself well so far for another excellent class in 2023. The Longhorns rank No. 11 in On3’s consensus top 25 recruiting rankings with only five players in the class for far.

A few high-profile targets could swing Texas way up or down this list as time goes on. Five-star quarterback Arch Manning is the biggest piece of the puzzle for Texas in 2023. Landing Manning would cause other dominos to fall in the Longhorns direction.

Texas Tech (No. 14), Oklahoma (No. 18) and Baylor (No. 21) join Texas as Big 12 schools in the top 25.

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