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Texas Tech favored to defend Big 12 title amid roster changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:54 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Texas Tech favored to defend Big 12 title amid roster changes

Summary

As the Big 12 prepares for the upcoming season, Texas Tech is positioned as the favorite to defend its championship. The team, adapting well to the NIL and Transfer Portal dynamics, enters the season with a deep roster despite the absence of quarterback Brandon Sorsby. New starting QB Will Hammond is recovering from an ACL injury. BYU and Utah are also seen as strong contenders, with BYU's Bear Bachmeier showing promise and Utah seeing a significant coaching transition after Kyle Whittingham's retirement. The season's outcomes may influence potential playoff standings.

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By the Numbers

•Texas Tech is expected to lead the Big 12 again this season.
•QB Will Hammond is recovering from a torn ACL.
•BYU and Utah are notable challengers in the conference.
•Utah's transition to new head coach Morgan Scalley raises questions.
•Texas Tech leveraged NIL resources to enhance its roster.

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What they're saying

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Good luck finding any Big 12 season previews that don’t spend 1/3 of their space talking about Brandon Sorsby. That subject has been covered to death, so I’m limiting myself to merely mentioning that he will not be the QB for Texas Tech this season. The gap he leaves creates one of the bigger question […]
— Yahoo Sports

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