1 The Big 12 Is Wide Open

Four Takeaways From Opening Night in the Big 12

1. The Big 12 is Wide Open

The first night of Big 12 play was full of surprises, with several ranked teams losing or struggling.

No. 12 Kansas lost to unranked Kansas State, while No. 11 Oklahoma needed a late rally to beat unranked Nebraska.

These results show that the Big 12 is wide open this year, and any team can win on any given night.

2. TCU is a Contender

TCU entered the season unranked, but the Horned Frogs made a statement with their 52-21 win over No. 18 Colorado on opening night.

TCU’s offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Max Duggan and running back Kendre Miller.

The Horned Frogs’ defense also played well, holding Colorado to just 21 points.

3. Texas Tech has a Long Way to Go

Texas Tech entered the season with high hopes, but the Red Raiders looked lost in their 44-21 loss to No. 16 North Carolina State on opening night.

Texas Tech’s offense struggled to move the ball, and the defense was unable to stop North Carolina State’s running game.

The Red Raiders have a lot of work to do if they want to be competitive in the Big 12 this season.

4. Kansas State is a Team to Watch

Kansas State is known for being a tough opponent at home, and the Wildcats proved that again with their 24-17 win over No. 12 Kansas on opening night.

Kansas State’s defense was the story of the game, holding Kansas to just 17 points.

The Wildcats are a team to watch in the Big 12 this season.