College football never stops. Even though the season ended just more than a month ago, preparations are already full speed toward the 2021 campaign.
Spring practices give teams an opportunity to develop starters, find replacements for departed players and give young talent the chance to gain experience.
The outlook for the Big 12 again focuses on Oklahoma. The Sooners have won the league for six consecutive seasons, but aspirations will be higher this year with most of their best players returning on both sides of the ball. The contenders to knock them off the mountain include Iowa State.