Big 12 Preseason Rankings

 It seems each and every year Texas seems to reload and their fans say that they are finally back. There certainly is no question that the Longhorns are stocked full of talent sky high every year. This year's Big 12 media poll was released with Texas was picked atop the conference. The Longhorns were slotted fourth in last year's preseason poll behind Baylor, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Texas hasn't won a title since 2009. This is their last go around and they will be sure to get the best shot from each of the conference foes. How far Coach Sark gets the Longhorns to rise remains to be seen.

Big 12 Media Poll                  4th & 18
1-Texas                                  Oklahoma
2-Kansas State                       Kansas State
3-Oklahoma                           Texas
4-Texas Tech                          TCU
5-TCU                                    Texas Tech
6-Baylor                                 Baylor
7-Oklahoma State                   UCF
8-UCF                                     Kansas
9-Kansas                                 Oklahoma State
10-Iowa State                          BYU
11-BYU                                   Iowa State
12-Houston                             Cincinnati
13-Cincinnati                          Houston
14-West Virginia                     West Virginia

Each year Texas seems to have the talent but can they work together as a team? Longhorns only have a couple "tough" games on the road (Baylor and TCU). TCU last years playoff team likely will won't be the same but still has plenty of firepower. Sooner fans must be happy with the this year's favorable schedule. Oklahoma doesn't have to face Baylor nor an improving Texas Tech squad. Although, Sooners will face TCU on a short week. Another run at the Big 12 title surely isn't out of the question for Kansas State which returns QB Will Howard but must replace standout RB Deuce Vaughn and reload a secondary which certainly will be tested by the Big 12 high powered offenses. TCU big names may be gone from last years roster and the great young players will have to rise quickly. However, the horned frogs have plenty of talent in place and a schedule that isn't all that horrible. Baylor's coach Aranda made some staff changes and rebuilt the OL. Having 8 home games on the schedule should certainly be rather encouraging. Most media likely are seeing what is gone and the questions surrounding BYU. How will they adapt to a P5 schedule each and every week? How fast can the cougars adjust losing Jaren Hall and Puka to the next level. What will the defense be like with the overhaul? That same media most likely is not taking into the consideration the incoming parts/pieces. Most college football pundits predict a 5 or 6 win season. How the cougars react to adversity as it comes each week will tell the true story and where they ultimately be ranked when the season plays out.