If you’re confident in what to expect from the Big 12 this season, I would love to borrow the crystal ball you are using.
What a mess. What a wonderful mess.
The betting market is never perfect, but DraftKings has six teams—Kansas State, Arizona State, Utah, Texas Tech, Baylor and TCU—with +800 odds or shorter to claim the conference title. For reference, only four programs in each of the ACC, Big Ten and SEC fall within that range.
So, does that suggest a bunch of parity in the Big 12, resulting in a second straight year with a lone representative in the CFP?
Or, will the conference see a pair of highly ranked teams take control of the league and demand a couple (or more) playoff invitations?
After seeing the other Power Four leagues all land multiple spots in the first edition of the 12-team tournament, this beautifully messy Big 12 is aiming to shake up the playoff party in 2025.