BIG 12 TEAM PREVIEWS: Texas Tech, BYU, Kansas State, Kansas, Baylor, Colorado, West Virginia & Iowa State | College Football

BIG 12 TEAM PREVIEWS: Texas Tech, BYU, Kansas State, Kansas, Baylor, Colorado, West Virginia & Iowa State | College Football

Author: iHeartPodcasts July 23, 2026 Duration: 1:10:58

In this episode, we continue our 2026 Big 12 preview with the first full batch of team-by-team breakdowns. Texas Tech enters as the reigning conference champion and apparent favorite, but the strange offseason surrounding Brendan Sorsby and Will Hammond has made its path back to the College Football Playoff more complicated than it first appeared. We examine whether the Red Raiders can turn one dominant season into a repeatable model, and whether BYU has enough offensive growth and defensive muscle to finally close the gap.

From there, we move into the conference’s crowded and unpredictable middle. What will Kansas State look like with Collin Klein returning to lead the program? Can Dave Aranda and new defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman bring order to the chaos at Baylor before time runs out? We also consider whether Andy Kotelnicki can revive the Kansas offense, whether Brennan Marion’s Go-Go system is the answer for Colorado, and how quickly new regimes at West Virginia and Iowa State can start showing meaningful progress.

Plus, we discuss the booming transfer market for competent offensive linemen, the college football equivalent of a veteran left-handed relief pitcher, several dangerous schedule sandwiches, and much more.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
05:30 - Texas Tech Preview
20:26 - BYU Preview
27:41 - Kansas State Preview
36:50 - Baylor Preview
47:00 - Kansas Preview
52:41 - Colorado Preview
59:13 - West Virginia Preview
1:02:59 - Iowa State Preview

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