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Where did the Big 12 land in USA TODAY Sports 1-133 re-rank after week 1?

Big moves happened this week. Where did the Big 12’s 14 teams land in the updated USA TODAY Sports re-rank after week 1?

Week one of the college football season provided a nice balance of blowout wins and upsets to get the ball rolling. In the Big 12, several teams that could be contenders in the Big 12 took losses to upset the apple cart to start the season.

One game doesn’t completely define a team, but it definitely doesn’t help their credibility on the national scale. When you play down a level of competition like much of the conference did, you better make sure you come away with a win because everyone else on your schedule is going to be licking their chops.

That’s what Texas Tech and Baylor face this week as they prepare to host two of the best teams in the Pac-12 and top 15 squads in the country in Oregon and Utah.

But before we get to that, let’s take a look at how Erick Smith of USA TODAY Sports re-ranked the Big 12 in his updated 1-133 re-rank after week 1.

TCU, Baylor and Texas Tech upset, Texas struggles early: Big 12 Power Rankings after week 1

Texas schools struggled in week 1 and there were some impressive performances elsewhere in the Big 12. Here are this week’s power rankings.

It was an up and down Week 1 in the Big 12. Several teams had impressive performances, but others suffered upset losses to Group of Five schools.

In particular, the schools in Texas struggled in the season’s opening week. Texas Tech, TCU and Baylor lost as favorites. TCU was more than a 20-point favorite in its home tilt against Colorado.

Tech lost to Wyoming on the road, and Texas State knocked off Baylor. Houston picked up a win, but it was only by three points against UTSA. Texas had moments where it didn’t look like the Big 12 front-runner in what turned out to be a comfortable win over Rice.

It was a weird week in the conference. While it’s just Week 1, it’s all we have to go off of thus far. Here’s how the Big 12 stacks up in this week’s power rankings.

Big 12 week 1 predictions: West Virginia with a tough road matchup vs. Penn State

West Virginia goes on the road in week one to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in a pivotal nonconference matchup. Here are this week’s Big 12 picks.

There aren’t a lot of big-time matchups in the Big 12 in week one, but there are a few intriguing contests. West Virginia goes on the road to take on Penn State. Texas Tech is the only other Big 12 team playing away from home this week, but take on Wyoming in what could be an interesting contest.

Houston hosts UTSA, a team that’s started to gain national recognition among Group of Five teams.

UCF got the Big 12 started off right with a huge win over Kent State on Thursday night. John Rhys Plumlee had 371 combined passing and rushing yards and four total touchdowns in their 56-6 win over Kent State.

Can the conference keep things going starting Friday night with Kansas hosting Missouri State?

There will be some big-time performances this week. Here are our Big 12 predictions for week one.

USA TODAY Sports Big 12 Bowl projections for the 2023 season

A look at the final preseason bowl projections for the Big 12 from USA TODAY Sports.

Week 1 will give us a full slate of games this weekend, marking the full start of the 2023 college football season.

The Oklahoma Sooners should get off to a great start against the visiting Arkansas State Red Wolves. It’s expected the Sooners will bounce back this season, erasing what happened in the 2022 season and truly kickstarting the Brent Venables era in Norman.

How successful the season will be is anyone’s guess. Most expect the Sooners to get back into the Big 12 title game or at least win nine or ten games.

As we’ve seen in recent years, the Big 12 is difficult to figure, with one or two teams often exceeding preseason expectations.

With the start of the Oklahoma Sooners season coming Saturday, let’s take one more look at the USA TODAY Sports bowl projections and where each Big 12 team lands. The College Football Playoff projection features some regular attendees.

Where did the Big 12 land in USA TODAY Sports 2023 preseason 1-133 rankings?

A look at how the Big 12 landed in the USA TODAY Sports 1-133 preseason re-rank for the 2023 season.

The 2023 college football season kicks off with Week 0 on Saturday. The wait for the Oklahoma Sooners season opener is nearly over. The opportunity to put last season in the rearview is upon us.

The Big 12 is going to be an interesting race this season. It’s a deep league that usually has a surprise team in conference title contention by the end of the year. Just in the preseason, five teams have a legit shot to win the conference and probably another five that if things fall right, could make their way to Arlington.

As we approach the start of the season, USA TODAY Sports released the first iteration of their weekly 1-133 rankings of each team in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Here’s how the Big 12 teams stack up ahead of the start of the season.

How do Big 12 stadiums rank in capacity heading into 2023?

A look at how each Big 12 stadium stacks up in capacity heading into the 2023 season.

The 2023 college football season is nearly upon us. Week zero opens next Saturday. Schools in the Big 12 will begin their season in two weeks.

The league is welcoming four new teams, and four new venues into the Big 12 footprint for the season. BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF join the league adding new venues.

Here’s a look at how the 14 Big 12 stadiums rank in capacity heading into 2023.

Big 12 record predictions ahead of the 2023 college football season

Predicting each Big 12 teams record for the 2023 college football season. Could Red River foes face off in the title game?

The 2023 college football season will be a landmark season for the Big 12. It’ll be its first at 14 season, but also marks the end of an era with the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns heading to the SEC in 2024.

But in 2023, the Big 12 has a chance to be as wild as any conference in America. The additions of UCF, BYU, and Cincinnati add teams that have garnered national recognition for their success in the past decade. Houston brings a familiar face back to the conference in Dana Holgorsen.

Meanwhile, there are a number of teams at the top of the conference that could legitimately contend for a Big 12 title and several more that will be in the conversation if a few things go right. With less than a week before week zero and the start of the 2023 season, we take a shot at predicting each record in the Big 12.

Ranking all 14 Big 12 helmets from worst to first ahead of the 2023 season

Ahead of the 2023 college football season, here’s each Big 12 helmet ranked worst to first.

The start of the 2023 college football season is right around the corner. There’s no greater feeling than watching your team don their uniforms for the first time of the season.

It’s the time when every fan base has at least a sliver of hope and is looking through their teams’ colored glasses to believe this year could be there year.

One of the best representations of the landscape of college football are the diverse looks of the helmets that represent each team. From traditional to more modern designs, the Big 12 is as diverse as it gets.

Here’s a look at how we ranked each Big 12 helmet from worst to first ahead of the 2023 season.

ESPN’s Football Power Index ranks the Big 12 ahead of the 2023 season

A look at how the Big 12 stacks up according to the ESPN Football Power Index ahead of the 2023 season.

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.

How does the Big 12 stack up in CBSSports’ 1-133 rankings for the 2023 season?

Where did the Big 12 land in CBSSports’ preseason 1-133 team rankings for the 2023 season?

The Big 12 is heading into its first and final season as it is currently constructed.

There are a ton of question marks surrounding the league. Can the TCU Horned Frogs or Kansas State Wildcats maintain the momentum they had a season ago? Can the Texas Longhorns finally have a dominant season? Can the Oklahoma Sooners bounce back?

There are also questions surrounding the new teams and how well they will acclimate to a new and better league. CBSSports ranked all 133 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision. How well does the Big 12 stack up nationally? How much faith does CBSSports have in those teams with question marks surrounding them? Let’s take a look at where each Big 12 team ranks in the nation.