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Eight steps to rehabbing the Big 12

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The Big 12 has a problem.

And like any massive and complicated problem, it can only be conquered one step at a time.

To retake its place as one of the preeminent conferences in college football, the league can take these steps to rehabilitate its tarnished image:

Step 1: Win the nonconference games that count

Due to its collective scheduling practices, the Big 12 doesn't have many prime opportunities for marquee nonconference victories this season.