Texas Tech projected to lead Big 12 football in 2026 win-loss records
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
ESPN's Football Power Index predicts win-loss records for 16 Big 12 football teams in 2026. Texas Tech is forecasted to lead with a record of 10.8-1.8, the only team projected to win more than 10 games. The analysis indicates that no team is expected to finish with fewer than five wins, highlighting the competitiveness of the conference. Close margins separate the mid-tier teams, with several having realistic hopes of reaching bowl eligibility. Projections remain entirely predictive until games commence, with scores reflecting simulations rather than actual results.
- •Texas Tech projected at 10.8-1.8 win-loss record in 2026.
- •No Big 12 team expected to win fewer than five games.
- •Nine teams within one win of each other indicate tight competition.
- •Projections based on ESPN's Football Power Index analytics.
- •Predictions are entirely speculative until the season begins.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN predicts all 16 Big 12 football teams' win-loss records in 2026
"ESPN FPI projected win-loss records for every Big 12 football team in 2026, with Texas Tech leading a tightly packed conference.
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