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Big 12 Analysis
Big 12 power rankings
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Utah is 4-0 in 2026, 1-0 in Big 12 play, with 173 points scored and 41 allowed (+132). Team skill rating 87, 4th of 16 in the Big 12.
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BYU is 4-0 in 2026, 2-0 in Big 12 play, with 149 points scored and 57 allowed (+92). Team skill rating 86, 6th of 16 in the Big 12.
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Texas Tech is 5-0 in 2026, 2-0 in Big 12 play, with 174 points scored and 81 allowed (+93). Team skill rating 90, 1st of 16 in the Big 12.
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Houston is 4-1 in 2026, 1-1 in Big 12 play, with 205 points scored and 99 allowed (+106). Team skill rating 89, 2nd of 16 in the Big 12.
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Baylor is 4-1 in 2026, 2-0 in Big 12 play, with 174 points scored and 71 allowed (+103). Team skill rating 82, 11th of 16 in the Big 12.
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Arizona is 4-1 in 2026, 1-1 in Big 12 play, with 162 points scored and 83 allowed (+79). Team skill rating 86, 5th of 16 in the Big 12.
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Cincinnati is 4-1 in 2026, 1-1 in Big 12 play, with 169 points scored and 116 allowed (+53). Team skill rating 82, 12th of 16 in the Big 12.
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Kansas State is 3-1 in 2026, 0-1 in Big 12 play, with 162 points scored and 61 allowed (+101). Team skill rating 85, 7th of 16 in the Big 12.
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Oklahoma State is 3-1 in 2026, 1-0 in Big 12 play, with 149 points scored and 79 allowed (+70). Team skill rating 87, 3rd of 16 in the Big 12.
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UCF is 3-2 in 2026, 1-1 in Big 12 play, with 162 points scored and 88 allowed (+74). Team skill rating 83, 9th of 16 in the Big 12.
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Iowa State is 3-2 in 2026, 1-1 in Big 12 play, with 168 points scored and 106 allowed (+62). Team skill rating 82, 13th of 16 in the Big 12.
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West Virginia is 3-2 in 2026, 0-2 in Big 12 play, with 187 points scored and 144 allowed (+43). Team skill rating 83, 10th of 16 in the Big 12.
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Kansas is 2-2 in 2026, 0-1 in Big 12 play, with 144 points scored and 68 allowed (+76). Team skill rating 82, 14th of 16 in the Big 12.
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Arizona State is 2-2 in 2026, 1-1 in Big 12 play, with 133 points scored and 127 allowed (+6). Team skill rating 81, 15th of 16 in the Big 12.
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TCU is 2-3 in 2026, 0-2 in Big 12 play, with 127 points scored and 67 allowed (+60). Team skill rating 83, 8th of 16 in the Big 12.
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Colorado is 2-3 in 2026, 0-2 in Big 12 play, with 93 points scored and 127 allowed (-34). Team skill rating 79, 16th of 16 in the Big 12.
How these rankings work
The order is computed, not hand-picked. Programs are sorted by 2026 win percentage, then by point differential per game, then by team skill rating. The team skill rating blends the skill-engine grades of each program's projected starters on offense, defense and special teams with its head coach rating. Before a game is played, the order is the team skill rating alone. For the official conference table, see the Big 12 standings.
All 16 Big 12 programs ordered by 2026 results and team skill rating, with the numbers behind each spot. Rebuilt from the latest data through the season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is ranked first in the Big 12 power rankings in 2026?
Utah sits first, ordered by 2026 record, then point differential, then team skill rating.
How often are the Big 12 power rankings updated?
The order is rebuilt from the latest results and ratings on every site update through the season.