Big 12 Championship picks: Predicting 1 favorite and 1 sleeper for the 2026 title
The Big 12..sorry, sorry. My mistake. The Monster Energy Big 12 Football™ conference has been a weird and intriguing league to follow since its current iteration went into effect a few seasons ago. The absence of a true “blueblood” like Oklahoma or Texas has opened the door for several teams in this geographically vast conference […]
Big 12 Championship picks: Predicting 1 favorite and 1 sleeper for the 2026 title
The Monster Energy Big 12 Football conference has been a fascinating league to follow since its current iteration began a few seasons ago. With no dominant team like Oklahoma or Texas, several teams in this geographically spread-out conference have had the opportunity to make a run for the top spot, resulting in competitive title races where multiple teams are in contention as the regular season winds down.
Texas Tech, with its hefty spending last year, is the clear favorite to win the Big 12 championship once more. The team's aggressive offseason moves, including Brendan Sorsby's return and Cody Campbell's involvement in the Protect College Sports Act, have positioned them as the main character of the offseason. Meanwhile, BYU, which lost only twice in 2025 to Texas Tech, remains the biggest challenger to the Red Raiders.
Utah, led by Morgan Scalley replacing Kyle Whittingham, could also pose a significant threat to the Red Raiders' dominance. Houston, a 10-win team last season, and surprise contenders Kansas State and Arizona could also contend for the title with the right opportunities.
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