Written by
The BIG12.CO Desk
Conference Newsroom · Independent Big 12 coverage since 2026
The house desk of BIG12.CO - independent researchers tracking every Big 12 game, stat and storyline.
Big 12 History Vault
Big 12 1996 season
Final Big 12 standings, 1996
| # | Team | CONF | W-L | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nebraska Cornhuskers | 8-0 | 11-2 | .846 | 553 | 174 |
| 2 |  Colorado Buffaloes | 7-1 | 10-2 | .833 | 352 | 220 |
| 3 |  Texas Longhornsz | 6-2 | 8-5 | .615 | 447 | 305 |
| 4 |  Kansas State Wildcats | 6-2 | 9-3 | .750 | 340 | 191 |
| 5 |  Texas Tech Red Raiders | 5-3 | 7-5 | .583 | 323 | 232 |
| 6 |  Texas A&M Aggies | 4-4 | 6-6 | .500 | 351 | 257 |
| 7 |  Missouri Tigers | 3-5 | 5-6 | .455 | 278 | 376 |
| 8 |  Oklahoma Sooners | 3-5 | 3-8 | .273 | 255 | 392 |
| 9 |  Oklahoma State Cowboys | 2-6 | 5-6 | .455 | 243 | 327 |
| 10 |  Kansas Jayhawks | 2-6 | 4-7 | .364 | 300 | 358 |
| 11 |  Baylor Bears | 1-7 | 4-7 | .364 | 266 | 320 |
| 12 |  Iowa State Cyclones | 1-7 | 2-9 | .182 | 314 | 401 |
Source: CollegeFootballData. CONF is the Big 12 record, which orders the table. z = Big 12 champion.
How 1996 fits the bigger picture
1996 is one season in the Big 12 story. See every Big 12 winner in Big 12 champions by year, how the national titles split in Big 12 national championships by team, and the current race on the live standings.
Other seasons: 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997
How the Big 12 finished in 1996: the champion, the final table and the records that decided it.
Quick answer
Texas won the Big 12 in 1996, finishing 6-2 in conference play (8-5 overall). The full final standings for all 12 teams are below.
About the author and reviewer
Fact-checked by
BIG12.CO Coverage Review
Fact & Data Review · Primary-source verification
Every stat and historical claim on data pages is checked against official box scores and the live feed before publication.
Independence: BIG12.CO was not paid by any school, network or sportsbook for this page. Corrections are logged in our editorial policy.
Big 12 1996: the season in one place
Texas won the Big 12 in 1996, finishing 6-2 in conference play (8-5 overall). The final table, ordered by conference record, read 1. Nebraska 8-0 (11-2), 2. Colorado 7-1 (10-2), 3. Texas 6-2 (8-5), 4. Kansas State 6-2 (9-3), 5. Texas Tech 5-3 (7-5), 6. Texas A&M 4-4 (6-6), 7. Missouri 3-5 (5-6), 8. Oklahoma 3-5 (3-8), 9. Oklahoma State 2-6 (5-6), 10. Kansas 2-6 (4-7), 11. Baylor 1-7 (4-7), 12. Iowa State 1-7 (2-9). This Big 12 1996 archive sits alongside the History Vault and the live standings, so you can compare any season with the current race.
The Big 12 Report
One conference, in your inbox every Tuesday.
Standings, the title race and one opinion on the Big 12. No filler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Big 12 in 1996?
Texas won the Big 12 in 1996, finishing 6-2 in conference play (8-5 overall).
What were the final Big 12 standings in 1996?
1. Nebraska 8-0 (11-2), 2. Colorado 7-1 (10-2), 3. Texas 6-2 (8-5), 4. Kansas State 6-2 (9-3), 5. Texas Tech 5-3 (7-5), 6. Texas A&M 4-4 (6-6), 7. Missouri 3-5 (5-6), 8. Oklahoma 3-5 (3-8), 9. Oklahoma State 2-6 (5-6), 10. Kansas 2-6 (4-7), 11. Baylor 1-7 (4-7), 12. Iowa State 1-7 (2-9). Conference record first, overall record in brackets.
How is the Big 12 decided?
The table is ordered by conference record, with head-to-head the first tiebreaker. The top two teams meet in the Big 12 Championship Game for the title.