As we move closer to spring practice in the Big 12 — it starts next week — why not peer ahead to fall? There are many ways to examine 2017 schedules around the league, but we’ll start with a look this week at two games that immediately stand out: the must-win and trap games.
Up next: the Oklahoma Sooners.
Must-win game: Oct. 28 vs Texas Tech
Sandwiched between three monster games against Texas, at Kansas State and at Oklahoma State is the Oct. 28 bout against Texas Tech. The Red Raiders struggled mightily last season, failing to make a bowl game despite featuring the nation's leading passer in Patrick Mahomes.