As the college football season moves into Week 3, the Big 12 is quietly assembling one of the strongest starts among the Power Five conferences. With three teams ranked in the latest AP Top 25 and six others receiving votes, the conference is showcasing its depth, rising competitiveness, and growing national respect. Few expected the top of the conference to look this strong, but here we are with multiple Big 12 programs threatening to crash the College Football Playoff conversation come November.
The Three Top 25 Ranked teams
Iowa State, Texas Tech, and Utah lead the way as the Big 12’s three ranked teams.