Texas Tech leads Big 12 preseason power rankings ahead of Week 0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Big 12's 2026 college football season kicks off with TCU facing North Carolina in Dublin on August 29. Texas Tech holds the top spot in the preseason power rankings after finishing 12-2 in 2025. Four teams from the conference are ranked nationally, with Texas Tech, BYU, Houston, and Utah leading the way. BYU is set to host Utah Tech while Houston will take on Oregon State. The regular season fully opens next week for the remaining Big 12 teams.
- •Texas Tech ranked first with a 12-2 record in 2025.
- •TCU plays North Carolina today in Dublin.
- •BYU and Houston also secured top ranks based on last season's performance.
- •Regular season starts fully next week for most teams.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Big 12 Power Rankings has few surprises
"College football kicks off with Week 0. Here's our preseason Big 12 Power Ranking, led by Texas Tech.
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