Big 12 teams prepare for season opening games across the conference

The Big 12 Conference begins its full football schedule this week following a season-opening loss by TCU. Colorado faces Georgia Tech on Thursday night in one of the most anticipated matchups of the opening slate. Julian Lewis returns at quarterback for Colorado, which features an overhauled defense under Deion Sanders. Elsewhere, Houston enters the season as a potential conference contender with quarterback Conner Weigman and running back Mekhi Hughes. Oklahoma State transitions into the new season under coach Eric Morris, featuring a new look offensive unit against Tulsa. Games are scheduled through Monday as conference teams compete to establish momentum in the early weeks of the season.

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