College Football Preseason Rankings: Why Big 12 Is Overrated Except for Oklahoma

The Big XII lost a key member this season—Nebraska. They had been to the Big XII championship game the last two seasons. The conference also lost Colorado to the Pac-12.

Now, the Big XII is left with ten teams. Three are in the top ten in the preseason rankings, and five total in the top 25. Oklahoma is number one, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M are 8 and 9 respectively, Missouri is no. 21 and  Texas is no. 24. However, outside of Oklahoma, all have questions. Oklahoma is the most experienced team in the Big XII by far.

Let's take a look at the Big XII competition this season and why outside of Oklahoma, everyone is overrated. 

Oklahoma State is ranked no. 8 to start the season and return quarterback Brandon