Staff writer Eric Sorrentino hands out preseason Big 12 football rankings from best to worst.
1. Oklahoma
More returning talent than any other Big 12 team
2. Missouri
Also returns everyone, but has to beat OU to dethrone OU
3. Texas
Expectations in Austin higher than Holiday Bowl
4. Kansas
Dream season, Part II could depend on production of unproven D-line
5. Texas Tech
Michael Crabtree best WR in nation; can defense hold up?
6. Nebraska
Defensive prowess switched to hoops last year
7. Texas A&M
Five players just got taken in draft … how was A&M 7-6?
8. Colorado
If you don’t know the name Darrell Scott, you will by
season’s end
9. Kansas State
Receiver Deon Murphy has big shoes to fill
10. Oklahoma State
Putting stock in JUCO kids on defense
11. Iowa State
Not ready to compete with MU, KU
12. Baylor
Not ready to compete with OU, UT
