Another week, another slight. Despite strong performances from multiple teams across the Big 12 this season, the conference continues to get overlooked in the national spotlight. The latest AP Top 25 poll features just four Big 12 teams — with only one cracking the top 10. That lone representative? Texas Tech, currently sitting at No. 9.
For a league that has shown impressive depth and competitiveness this season, the rankings feel more like a snub than a fair evaluation. When stacked up against the Big Ten and SEC, both of which dominate the top 15, the Big 12’s representation is surprisingly thin — and it’s raising eyebrows.