We’re now just days away from the start of the 2022 college football season.
Preseason rankings have run rampant over the last few weeks by various national media networks. Many programs across the country have plenty to prove before being tabbed one of the top teams in the country, therefore preseason rankings are typically taken with a grain of salt.
USA TODAY Sports typically takes the rankings a step further and ranks the 131 teams ahead of the season, not just the top 25. For this preseason in particular, they are not high on West Virginia and Texas appeared lower than you may expect.
Kansas State could make a legitimate run for the Big 12 title this season, while programs like Texas Tech and TCU may take some time to rise in the rankings with new head coaches.
Here’s a look at where each Big 12 team falls in USA TODAY Sports’ preseason re-rank of the 131 teams.