If you had to rank the Power 5 conferences after the first four weeks of this wild 2016 season, the Big 12 is undoubtedly in the No. 5 spot. A 19-11 record in nonconference play and 1-4 record against top-25 foes has put the conference in a tough spot from a College Football Playoff standpoint, no question. But these first four weeks have also affirmed the Big 12 is about to have a totally wide-open conference title race with some high-stakes ballgames coming soon.
Here’s a look back at the Big 12’s nonconference season and the players and games that have stood out so far: