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• BIG 12 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SCENARIOS DOWNLOAD

In the end, Klieman and company have many tough questions to face next offseason.Ĭritics of the Sonny Dykes hire are quickly hushed. Anudike-Uzomah can't replicate the impressive numbers he had in 2021 that made him co-Big 12 defensive lineman of the year, and thus it's a bag of mixed results for the Wildcats, including decisive road losses at Oklahoma and Baylor and home losses to Texas and Oklahoma State, among several other defeats. K-State fans find themselves missing Skylar Thompson at quarterback as Adrian Martinez struggles to find his groove, and reliable targets other than Vaughn also remain a problem despite hope that would change in 2022. Depending on how the league shakes out, K-State could be eyeing a Big 12 Championship Game berth that few saw coming.ĭeuce Vaughn continues to do Deuce Vaughn things, but the offense otherwise struggles. K-State takes care of non-conference play - which is entirely on home field - and also capitalizes on the home crowd against Oklahoma State and Texas. On defense, Felix Anudike-Uzomah continues to terrorize quarterbacks after registering 11 sacks in 2021 and takes home Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors. Dynamic running back Deuce Vaughn further builds off his All-American 2021 campaign, and Nebraska quarterback transfer Adrian Martinez thrives in the system after an extensive run as the Huskers' starter. If Kansas State fans get what they're wishing for, the move to Collin Klein as offensive coordinator turns out to be a revelation of sorts as the Wildcats speed up their pace. As for the schedule, Houston and NC State on the slate for Texas Tech makes the Red Raiders' non-conference slate among the more difficult ones among the league this season, and if the Big 12 teams that are expected to contend do just that while Tech finds itself sorting out the kinks, things could get brutal in a hurry for McGuire and company. Consistency at quarterback due to injuries and more has been brutal for the Red Raiders since 2018, and if no passer can separate himself come Week 1, it won't bode well. Texas Tech was a 4-win team in both 20, so in a scenario where growing pains get the best of McGuire's group this fall, a 4-8 finish - while a step back from a year ago - doesn't seem beyond the realm of possibility. They'll also need at least consistent quarterback play from whoever wins the job and for the defensive secondary to be as good if not better than advertised by McGuire exiting spring camp. In a perfect world, that energy makes Jones AT&T Stadium one of the more difficult places for opponents to play this fall, top Big 12 teams underwhelm, and the Red Raiders steal a game or two against Baylor, Houston, Oklahoma or Texas while winning the games they are supposed to win on paper. That alone won't win games, but it's start, so it's not impossible envision Tech slightly building off a 7-6 finish in 2021 even as it undergoes a regime change. It's no secret that there's a healthy amount of energy and optimism around the Texas Tech football program since the Red Raiders added Joey McGuire as head coach last November. (Photo: Icon Sportswire / Contributor, Getty) Totals do not account for potential conference championship or bowl game wins. Without further ado, here are our best-case/worst-case scenarios for every Big 12 football team in 2022.

BIG 12 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SCENARIOS DOWNLOAD

CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Will Brent Venables be a first-year success story for the Sooners? Will Texas finally live up to the hype with all the talent it has at offensive skill positions? There are so many ways things can unfold in wildly different directions. Look no further than Oklahoma and Texas, the two biggest brands in the league and teams that both have significant boom/bust potential for the 2022 campaign. In the big picture, you'll find that there's quite a wide variance for most Big 12 teams entering the fall. Many question if one team will emerge as a top dog, or if it will be a year where the conference ultimately eats itself up. Parity may abound with a handful of teams ushering in new starting quarterbacks, new head coaches and more. The Big 12 Conference is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing leagues in college football in 2022.