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Big 12 teams record 13 wins in opening week of football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:18 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Big 12 teams record 13 wins in opening week of football season

Summary

The 2026 college football season began this week with all 16 Big 12 programs playing their opening games. Thirteen schools secured victories, with 10 of those wins decided by at least two possessions. UCF led the conference in scoring with 73 points against Bethune. Colorado finished a comeback victory against Georgia Tech, while Houston managed a win over Oregon State. The conference saw three losses, including Oklahoma State falling to Tulsa and Baylor losing to Auburn following a failed two-point conversion attempt. TCU also fell to North Carolina. All programs are currently unranked in conference play with 0-0 records as they head into the next phase of the schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Thirteen Big 12 teams won their season openers.
•UCF scored 73 points, the highest total in the conference.
•Oklahoma State lost to Tulsa, the only Big 12 loss to a non-Power Four opponent.
•Colorado defeated Georgia Tech by one point.
•Baylor lost to Auburn after an unsuccessful two-point conversion.

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Here are the Big 12 standings after the first week of the college football season with 12 teams winning their opener including Colorado.
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