After 7 weeks of the college football season, these 10 teams have established themselves as the top dogs in our Big 12 rankings.
2025 College Football: Big 12 Rankings
1. Texas Tech Red Raiders
Oct 11, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; The Texas Tech Red Raiders cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
Man, that oil money just works differently in college football. I can’t help but feel like I’m supporting Texas Tech’s NIL fund every time I fill up my car. All jokes aside, the Red Raiders’ spectacular transfer class has rebuilt Joey McGuire’s defense and has created what appears to be a juggernaut in the Big 12.
2. Arizona State Sun Devils
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) and head coach Kenny Dillingham celebrate after a win against TCU during a game at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Sept. 26, 2025.
Look, I’m not going to punish Arizona State for losing a game with Jeff Sims at quarterback. Mostly because I didn’t know Jeff Sims was still playing quarterback. I figured he graduated about 3 years ago. Either way, I believe the Sun Devils will have Sam Leavitt back for a season-defining game against Texas Tech in Week 8. It’s the biggest game remaining on the Big 12 schedule.
3. Utah Utes
Oct 11, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the fourth quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
After beating Jeff Sims and Arizona State in Week 7, the Utes are back in the driver’s seat to reach the Big 12 championship game, as long as they keep winning. What awaits Kyle Whittingham and the Utes in Week 8? A trip to Provo to play BYU in the annual “Holy War.” This one should be fun.
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