Big 12 football teams face seven power conference opponents in week two

Big 12 programs enter a stretch of seven head-to-head matchups against the Big Ten, SEC, and ACC this week. The slate follows a series of season-opening wins where Kansas, Kansas State, Arizona State, and UCF all recorded lopsided victories. Kansas meets Missouri in the Border War, while Utah prepares for Arkansas and Arizona State faces Texas A&M. Other notable games include UCF against Pittsburgh, Iowa State against Iowa, Texas Tech playing Oregon State, and Oklahoma State taking on Oregon. Coaches emphasize the need to elevate play after the conference already sustained early losses to North Carolina and Auburn. These matchups serve as a critical opportunity for the league to improve its standing relative to other power conferences that secured more at-large bids for the College Football Playoff last season.

• 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Big 12 steps up in Week 2 with seven matchups against the Big Ten, SEC and ACC