Morgantown, WV – The 2024 college football season is officially over. In what was an incredible year for the Big 12 Conference, many programs are primed to take the next step forward in 2025.
Today, we are going to take a look at the 2025 season, and what can be expected from the conference that will be loaded with talent. It may be January, but we are going to bring to you our Way-Too-Early Big 12 Power Rankings for next season.
Without further ado…
16. Houston Cougars (2024 record: 4-8, 2-7 Big 12)
15. Cincinnati Bearcats (2024 record: 5-7, 2-7 Big 12)
14. Arizona Wildcats (2024 record: 4-8, 2-7 Big 12)
13. UCF Knights (2024 record: 4-8, 2-7 Big 12)
12. Oklahoma State Cowboys (2024 record: 3-9, 0-9 Big 12)
11. Utah Utes (2024 record: 5-7, 2-7 Big 12)
10. Kansas Jayhawks (2024 record: 5-7, 4-5 Big 12)
9. Colorado Buffaloes (2024 record: 9-4, 7-2 Big 12)
8. TCU Horned Frogs (2024 record: 9-4, 6-3 Big 12)
7. West Virginia Mountaineers (2024 record: 6-7, 5-4 Big 12)
6. Baylor Bears (2024 record: 8-5, 6-3 Big 12)
5. Texas Tech Red Raiders (2024 record: 8-5, 6-3 Big 12)
4. Kansas State Wildcats (2024 record: 9-4, 5-4 Big 12)
3. Iowa State Cyclones (2024 record: 11-3, 7-2 Big 12)
2. BYU Cougars (2024 record: 11-2, 7-2 Big 12)
1. Arizona State Sun Devils (2024 record: 11-3, 7-2 Big 12)
Notes
- There are some surprises in our power rankings. I know, I know…why is WVU so high considering the coaching change? Well, with the influx of talent in the NCAA Transfer Portal, as well as the experience of Rich Rodriguez and his previous success at WVU, it is our belief that the Mountaineers will be the surprise of the Big 12.
- Arizona State, being the defending conference champions, take the top spot. Talented quarterback Sam Leavitt returns, giving the Sun Devils the added boost that they need in order to repeat as champions in 2025. They are currently our favorite to win the league.
- Colorado is a team that could potentially plummet in the prior rankings prior to the season. Head Coach Deion Sanders is heavily favored as a candidate for the Dallas Cowboys job. Should he leave Boulder, the Buffaloes will be back to square one and in the cellar of the Big 12 Conference.
- Iowa State is a team to look out for as a squad that could make a run at the College Football Playoff. Gone are Higgins and Noel at receiver, but there is enough talent returning for the Cyclones to return to Arlington in December.
Stay tuned to The Voice of Motown for more off-season content in the coming weeks!
(Photo by WVU Athletics)
