USA TODAY ranks Big 12 football head coaches for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
USA TODAY Sports has released its rankings of all 16 Big 12 football coaches as the 2026 season approaches. Kalani Sitake of BYU takes the top spot, while Joey McGuire of Texas Tech jumps to second place. Deion Sanders of Colorado has dropped from fifth to seventh. This ranking reflects the competitive of the conference, where coaching capabilities will be tested as several teams vie for the title. The Big 12 is expected to be highly competitive, especially with teams like Texas Tech facing challenges due to personnel changes.
- •Kalani Sitake is ranked first among Big 12 coaches.
- •Joey McGuire rises to second place in the rankings.
- •Deion Sanders falls to seventh position entering 2026.
- •The Big 12 features a mix of veteran and new coaches.
- •Upcoming season expected to showcase intense competition.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Big 12 football head coaches ranked by USA TODAY Sports entering 2026
"USA TODAY ranked all 16 Big 12 football coaches, with Colorado's Deion Sanders falling a few places entering the 2026 season.
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