The Big 12 is in a state of flux. Last season, after officially moving on from Texas and Oklahoma, the conference was up for anyone's taking. Few saw it being Kenny Dillingham and Arizona State to grab the conference by the horns, and eventually earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Many with wishful thinking had hoped the Jayhawks could continue their climb and not prove they were not just a spark. However, after last season's 5-7 record, expectations have been lightly dimmed by many, but not all.
CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah ranked each Big 12 coach and Leipold placed quite high.