The Standings Projection
| Projected Order of Finish | Projected Record |
|---|---|
| 1. Texas | 10-2 (8-1) |
| 2. Kansas State | 9-3 (7-2) |
| 3. Oklahoma | 9-3 (6-3) |
| 4. Texas Tech | 8-4 (6-3) |
| 5. TCU | 8-4 (5-4) |
| 6. Baylor | 8-4 (5-4) |
| 7. UCF | 7-5 (5-4) |
| 8. Oklahoma State | 7-5 (4-5) |
| 9. BYU | 6-6 (4-5) |
| 10. West Virginia | 5-7 (4-5) |
| 11. Kansas | 6-6 (3-6) |
| 12. Cincinnati | 5-7 (3-6) |
| 13. Houston | 4-8 (2-7) |
| 14. Iowa State | 3-9 (1-8) |
The Team Breakdowns
Texas
Texas is by far the most talented team in the Big 12 this season. Quinn Ewers is a future franchise QB in the NFL, the receiving corps is Top 5 in the country, the O-line is stacked and the defense is full of blue-chippers. There are officially no more excuses for Steve Sarkisian in 2023. If Texas doesn’t win the Big 12 in their final year in the league, The Longhorns and their rabid boosters should consider moving on from Sark before joining the SEC next season.
Team MVPs
QB Quinn Ewers
WR Xavier Worthy
LT Kelvin Banks
LB Jaylan Ford
S Jalen Catalon
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 3 Quinn Ewers RS SO | 6 Maalik Murphy RS FR |
| RB | 4 CJ Baxter FR | 24 Jonathon Brooks RS SO |
| WR-X | 1 Xavier Worthy JR | 9 Isaiah Neyor RS SR |
| WR-Z | 5 Adonai Mitchell JR | 8 Casey Cain RS SO |
| WR-H | 13 Jordan Whittington RS SR | 2 Johntay Cook II FR |
| TE | 0 Ja’Tavion Sanders JR | 85 Gunnar Helm JR |
| LT | 78 Kelvin Banks Jr. SO | 71 Payton Kirkland FR |
| LG | 76 Hayden Conner JR | 72 Neto Umeozulu RS FR |
| C | 65 Jake Majors RS JR | 62 Connor Robertson RS FR |
| RG | 54 Cole Hutson SO | 52 DJ Campbell SO |
| RT | 70 Christian Jones RS SR | 56 Cameron Williams SO |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| BUCK | 88 Barryn Sorrell JR | 17 J’Mond Tapp RS FR |
| NT | 90 Byron Murphy II JR | 98 Trill Carter RS SR |
| DT | 93 T’Vondre Sweat SR | 95 Alfred Collins SR |
| JACK | 91 Ethan Burke SO | 1 Justice Finkley SO |
| WLB | 0 Anthony Hill Jr. FR | 37 Morice Blackwell Jr. JR |
| MLB | 41 Jaylan Ford SR | 33 David Gbenda RS SR |
| FCB | 9 Gavin Holmes JR | 8 Terrance Brooks SO |
| FS | 11 Jalen Catalon RS SR | 21 Kitan Crrawford SR |
| BS | 28 Jerrin Thompson SR | 16 Michael Taaffe RS SO |
| BCB | 6 Ryan Watts SR | 14 X’Avion Brice RS FR |
| SPUR | 23 Jahdae Barron SR | 13 Jaylon Guilbeau SO |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Steve Sarkisian |
| OC/OL | Kyle Flood |
| DC/OLBs | Pete Kwiatkowski |
| Special Teams/TEs | Jeff Banks |
| CO-DC/ILBs | Jeff Choate |
| RBs | Tashard Choice |
| DL | Bo Davis |
| Safeties | Blake Gideon |
| WRs | Chris Jackson |
| Secondary | Terry Joseph |
| QBs | AJ Milwee |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 9
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 7
- Returning Production (Offense): 79% (13)
- Returning Production (Defense): 62% (65)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: YES (70%)
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 3 (2023), 5 (2022), 15 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 34.5 (3rd Big 12)
- Points Allowed: 21.2 (3rd Big 12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 38.8% (8th Big 12)
Projected Record: 10-2 (8-1), 1st Big 12
Kansas State
K-State is one of the toughest teams in the country, mentally and physically. The trench play is excellent and they have a star at Left Guard in Cooper Beebe. Chris Kleiman might be the best coach in the Big 12, and Will Howard is going to take another step forward at QB in 2023. The Wildcats going to play for a Big 12 title for the second straight season.
Team MVPs
QB Will Howard
TE Ben Sinnott
LG Cooper Beebe
DL Brendan Mott
LB/EDGE VJ Payne
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 18 Will Howard SR | 2 Jake Rubley RS SO |
| RB | 9 Treshaun Ward RS SR | 31 DJ Giddens RS SO |
| WR-X | 10 Keagan Johnson RS SO | 13 Xavier Loyd RS SO |
| WR-Z | 3 RJ Garcia II RS SO | 88 Erwin Nash RS FR |
| WR-SL | 8 Phillip Brooks RS SR | 16 Seth Porter RS SR |
| TE | 34 Ben Sinnott RS JR | 86 Garrett Oakley RS FR |
| LT | 70 KT Leveston RS SR | 78 John Pastore RS FR |
| LG | 50 Cooper Beebe RS SR | 56 Andrew Leingang RS SO |
| C | 55 Hayden Gillum RS SR | 54 Hadley Panzer JR |
| RG | 54 Hadley Panzer JR | 69 Taylor Poitier RS SR |
| RT | 73 Christian Duffie RS SR | 77 Carver Willis RS JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 29 Khalid Duke RS SR | 90 Donovan Rieman RS FR |
| NT | 99 Uso Seumalo SR | 92 Jevon Banks RS JR |
| RDE | 38 Brendan Mott RS SR | 97 Nate Matlack RS JR |
| SLB | 32 Desmond Purnell RS SO | 44 Tobi Osunsanmi RS FR |
| MLB | 22 Daniel Green RS SR | 26 Terry Kirksey Jr. JR |
| WLB | 41 Austin Moore RS SR | 31 Jake Clifton SO |
| LCB | 10 Jacob Parrish SO | 1 Keenan Garber RS SR |
| SS | 2 Kobe Savage SR | 7 Kam Sallis FR |
| JS | 19 VJ Payne SO | 20 Colby McCalister RS FR |
| FS | 21 Marques Sigle JR | 6 Max Marsh RS JR |
| RCB | 0 Jordan Wright SR | 8 Will Lee III SO |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Chris Klieman |
| OC/QBs | Collin Klein |
| DC/Safeties | Joe Klanderman |
| CBs | Van Malone |
| RBs | Brian Anderson |
| FBs/TEs | Brian Lepak |
| WRs | Matthew Middleton |
| OL | Conor Riley |
| LBs | Steve Stanard |
| DTs | Mike Tuiasosopo |
| DEs | Buddy Wyatt |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 23
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 11
- Returning Production (Offense): 73% (30)
- Returning Production (Defense): 49% (109)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 33 (2023), 63 (2022), 56 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 32.3 (6th Big 12)
- Points Allowed: 20.1 (1st Big 12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 39% (7th Big 12)
Projected Record: 9-3 (7-2), 2nd Big 12
Oklahoma
The Oklahoma offense will be electric in 2023. Dillon Gabriel is an above average College Football QB, and the offense is still littered with talent. Jalil Farooq is one of the better receivers in the Big 12 and one of the more underrated players in the country. I think the defense will be improved under Venables in year two, but they still won’t be good. The schedule is incredibly soft, so I have the Sooners going 9-3, but I question whether they have the right coach in Norman long term.
Team MVPs
QB Dillon Gabriel
WR Jalil Farooq
RG McKade Mettauer
LB Danny Stutsman
CB Woodi Washington
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 8 Dillon Gabriel RS SR | 10 Jackson Arnold FR |
| RB | 24 Marcus Major RS SR | 2 Jovantae Barnes SO |
| WR-X | 3 Jalil Farooq JR | 6 LV Bunkley-Shelton RS JR |
| WR-Z | 5 Andrel Anthony JR | 15 Brenen Thompson SO |
| WR-Y | 12 Drake Stoops RS SR | 82 Gavin Freeman SO |
| TE | 81 Austin Stogner SR | 16 Blake Smith RS JR |
| LT | 75 Walter Rouse RS SR | 70 Cayden Green FR |
| LG | 59 Savion Byrd RS SO | 53 Caleb Shaffer RS SR |
| C | 73 Andrew Raym SR | 64 Josua Bates FR |
| RG | 72 McKade Mettauer RS SR | 79 Jake Taylor SO |
| RT | 60 Tyler Guyton RS JR | 55 Aaryn Parks RS JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 80 Rondell Bothroyd RS SR | 14 Reggie Grimes II SR |
| NT | 8 Jonah Laulu RS SR | 94 Isaiah Coe RS SR. |
| DT | 54 Jacob Lace yRS SR | 88 Jordan Kelley RS SR |
| RDE | 32 R Mason Thomas SO | 40 Ethan Downs JR |
| WLB | 28 Danny Stutsman JR | 11 Kobie McKinzie RS FR |
| MLB | 7 Jaren Kanak SO | 42 Konnor Near RS SR |
| SLB | 1 Dasan McCullough SO | 37 Justin Harrington RS SR |
| LCB | 9 Gentry Williams SO | 26 Kani Walker RS SO |
| SS | 2 Billy Bowman Jr. JR | 12 Key Lawrence SR |
| FS | 21 Reggie Pearson RS SR | 22 Peyton Bowen FR |
| RCB | 5 Woodi Washington RS SR | 15 Kendel Dolby JR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Brent Venables |
| OC/QBs | Jeff Lebby |
| DC/LBs | Ted Roof |
| CO-DC/DTs | Todd Bates |
| OL | Bill Bedenbaugh |
| DEs | Miguel Chavis |
| TEs | Joe Jon Finley |
| Safeties | Brandon Hall |
| RBs | DeMarco Murray |
| CO-DC/CBs | Jay Valai |
| Director of Sports Enhancement | Jerry Schmidt |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 13
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 13
- Returning Production (Offense): 64% (64)
- Returning Production (Defense): 59% (77)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: YES (70%)
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 5 (2023), 8 (2022), 10 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 32.8 (5th Big 12)
- Points Allowed: 29.6 (8th Big 12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 40.5% (4th Big 12)
Projected Record: 9-3 (6-3), 3rd Big 12
Texas Tech
I’m torn on the Texas Tech Red Raiders heading into the 2023 season. Tyler Shough is a really good QB, and Joey McGuire has brought some real energy and excitement to the program. On the other hand, the numbers on paper in 2022, particularly defensively, were frightening. I’ve seen many people projecting a 9 or 10 win season for the Red Raiders and a trip to the Big 12 Title game. I don’t see that happening, but I’m still projecting improvement and 8 wins this season. There are some tricky road spots on the schedule for TTU against inferior competition. If they take care of business, they will be a very solid, borderline top 25 team in 2023.
Team MVPs
QB Tyler Shough
RB Tahj Brooks
C Rusty Staats
DL Myles Cole
S Tyler Owens
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 12 Tyler Shough RS SR | 2 Behren Morton RS SO |
| RB | 28 Tahj Brooks SR | 0 Cam’Ron Valdez RS SO |
| WR-X | 9 Jerand Bradley RS SO | 10 Drae McCray SR |
| WR-Z | 11 Loic Fouonji SR | 14 Xavier White RS SR |
| WR-SL | 1 Myles Price SR | 20 Nehemiah Martinez JR |
| TE | 88 Baylor Cupp RS SR | 80 Mason Tharp JR |
| LT | 71 Monroe Mills JR | 66 Matt Keeler RS JR |
| LG | 70 Cole Spencer RS SR | 72 Landon Peterson RS SR |
| C | 53 Rusty Staats RS SR | 65 Sheridan Wilson RS FR |
| RG | 56 Dennis Wilburn SR | 75 Jacoby Jackson RS SO |
| RT | 76 Caleb Rogers JR | 79 Ty Buchanan RS SO |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 6 Myles Cole SR | 17 Isaac Smith RS SO |
| NT | 95 Jaylon Hutchings RS SR | 5 Quincy Ledet Jr. SR |
| DT | 97 Tony Bradford Jr. SR | 98 E’maurion Banks RS SO |
| OLB | 7 Steve Linton RS SR | 3 Bryce Ramirez RS SR |
| MLB | 8 Jesiah Pierre RS SR | 41 Ty Kana RS FR |
| WLB | 10 Jacob Rodriguez JR | 32 Tyrique Matthews SR |
| STAR | 9 C.J. Baskerville JR | 27 Brenden Jordan FR |
| FCB | 0 Rayshad Williams RS SR | 21 Cameron Watts SR |
| FS | 1 Dadrion Taylor-Demerson SR | 25 Chapman Lewis FR |
| BS | 18 Tyler Owens SR | 31 Joseph Plunk RS JR |
| BCB | 24 Malik Dunlap RS SR | 22 Maurion Horn RS FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Joey McGuire |
| OC/QBs | Zach Kittley |
| DC | Tim DeRuyter |
| Special Teams/RBs | Kenny Perry |
| WRs | Justin Johnson |
| OLBs | C.J. Ah You |
| ILBs | Josh Bookbinder |
| TEs | Josh Cochran |
| DL | Zarnell Fitch |
| OL | Stephen Hamby |
| Secondary | Marcel Yates |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 38
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 31
- Returning Production (Offense): 80% (10)
- Returning Production (Defense): 53% (89)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 28 (2023), 43 (2022), 74 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 34.2 (4th Big 12)
- Points Allowed: 29.5 (7th Big 12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 36.8% (9th Big 12)
Projected Record: 8-4 (6-3), 4th Big 12
TCU
I think it’s safe to say the Horned Frogs aren’t going to make it back to the National Championship in 2023. Sonny Dykes has proven in just one season that he’s an excellent coach and fits well with the culture in Fort Worth. Kendal Briles comes in as OC to replace Garrett Riley, and Chandler Morris replaces Max Duggan at QB. I think the offense will still be very good, but I question the weapons with the losses of Kendre Miller and Quentin Johnston. Overall, I think TCU will resort back to a normal season for them, which to me is a rock solid 8-4.
Team MVPs
QB Chandler Morris
WR John Paul Richardson
LB Jamoi Hodge
S Bud Clark
CB Josh Newton
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 4 Chandler Morris RS JR | 10 Josh Hoover RS FR |
| RB | 2 Trey Sanders RS JR | 9 Emani Bailey SR |
| WR-X | 3 Savion Williams SR | 13 Jaylon Robinson RS SR |
| WR-Z | 18 John Paul Richardson JR | 6 Chase Jackson RS SO |
| WR-Y | 11 JoJo Earle JR | 22 Major Everhart RS FR |
| TE | 19 Jared Wiley SR | 80 D’Andre Rogers RS SO |
| LT | 77 Brandon Coleman RS SR | 54 Quinton Harris RS FR |
| LG | 76 Garrett Hayes RS JR | 71 Marcus Williams RS SR |
| C | 53 John Lanz RS SR | 52 Ezra Dotson-Oyetade RS SO |
| RG | 73 Willis Patrick SR | 55 Robby Rochetser JR |
| RT | 74 Andrew Coker RS SR | 79 Tommy Brockermeyer RS SO |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 91 Tymon Mitchell RS SR | 97 Paul Oyewale RS FR |
| NT | 52 Damonic Williams SO | 99 Soni Misi RS SR |
| RDE | 95 Markis Deal FR | 90 Caleb Fox SR |
| SLB | 4 Namdi Obiazor SR | 9 Marcel Brooks SR |
| MLB | 6 Jamoi Hodge RS SR | 19 Shadrach Banks JR |
| WLB | 57 Johnny Hodges SR | 17 Jonathan Bax FR |
| LCB | 24 Avery Helm JR | 7 Channing Canada JR |
| SS | 3 Mark Perry SR | 14 Randon Fontenette FR |
| FS | 28 Milliard Bradford SR | 11 Chance Biddle SO |
| RCB | 2 Josh Newton SR | 13 Mason White JR |
| NB | 26 Bud Clark RS JR | 1 Abe Camara SR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Sonny Dykes |
| OC/QBs | Kendal Briles |
| DC/LBs | Joe Gillespie |
| CO-OC/OL | A.J. Ricker |
| CBs | Carlton Buckels |
| RBs | Anthony Jones Jr. |
| Outside Receivers | Malcolm Kelly |
| DL | JaMarkus McFarland |
| Inside Receivers | Doug Meacham |
| Special Teams | Mark Tommerdahl |
| Safeties | Paul Gonzales |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 20
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 15
- Returning Production (Offense): 41% (123)
- Returning Production (Defense): 71% (29)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 21 (2023), 45 (2022), 54 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 38.8 (1st Big 12)
- Points Allowed: 25 (4th Big 12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 39.8% (6th Big 12)
Projected Record: 8-4 (5-4), 5th Big 12
Baylor
This Baylor team is another one of the more underrated teams in the country. Dave Aranda is an excellent coach, and he’s assembled an excellent staff in Waco including Jeff Grimes at OC. They had a down season in 2022 with injuries at the QB position, but still made a bowl game. This came after they won the Big 12 in 2021. Conservatively, I have Baylor at 8-4, but I think the ceiling for the Bears is 10 wins in 2023.
Team MVPs
QB Blake Shapen
RB Dominic Richardson
C Clark Barrington
DL Gabe Hall
LB Mike Smith
Projected Depth Charts
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 12 Blake Shapen RS JR | 13 Sawyer Robertson RS SO |
| RB | 21 Dominic Richardson JR | 29 Richard Reese SO |
| WR-X | 11 Ketron Jackson Jr. JR | 34 Josh Cameron RS SO |
| WR-Z | 16 Hal Presley JR | 14 Armani Winfield RS FR |
| WR-SL | 80 Monaray Baldwin JR | 18 Jordan Nabors SO |
| TE | 86 Jake Roberts JR | 87 Kelsey Johnson SO |
| LT | 53 Campbell Barrington JR | 79 Alvin Ebosele RS FR |
| LG | 58 Gavin Byers SR | 62 Ryan Lengyel RS SO |
| C | 56 Clark Barrington RS SR | 54 Timothy Dawn RS FR |
| RG | 77 Tate Williams RS SO | 73 George Maile RS FR |
| RT | 75 Elijah Ellis RS SR | 74 Kaden Sieracki RS FR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 9 TJ Franklin RS SR | 97 Cooper Lanz RS SO |
| NT | 98 Jerrell Boykins Jr. RS SO | 99 Tre Emory RS FR |
| DT | 95 Gabe Hall RS SR | 48 Treven Ma’ae RS JR |
| JACK | 45 Byron Vaughns RS SR | 55 Garmon Randolph RS SR |
| MLB | 40 Mike Smith Jr. RS SR | 44 Josh White RS JR |
| WLB | 2 Matt Jones RS SR | 41 Brooks Miller RS JR |
| STAR | 7 Bryson Jackson RS SR | 29 Romario Noel RS SO |
| LCB | 13 Isaiah Dunson SO | 21 Chateau Reed RS JR |
| SS | 28 Devyn Bobby SO | 24 Corey Gordon Jr. RS FR |
| FS | 20 Devin Lemear RS SO | 12 Alfonzo Allen SO |
| RCB | 27 Tevin Williams III RS SO | 22 Reggie Bush RS JR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Dave Aranda |
| OC/TEs | Jeff Grimes |
| DC/Safeties | Matt Powledge |
| RBs | AJ Steward |
| WRs | Dallas Baker |
| QBs | Shawn Bell |
| OLBs | Caleb Collins |
| CBs | Kevin Curtis |
| DL | Dennis Johnson |
| OL | Eric Mateos |
| ILBs | Christian Robinson |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 32
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 22
- Returning Production (Offense): 55% (94)
- Returning Production (Defense): 60% (73)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 35 (2023), 37 (2022), 41 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 32.2 (7th Big 12)
- Points Allowed: 26.6 (5th Big 12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 40.2% (5th Big 12)
Projected Record: 8-4 (5-4), 6th Big 12
UCF
UCF is by far the best and the most Power Five ready of the four new schools heading to the Big 12 this season. John Rhys Plumlee is an inconsistent QB through the air but he’s a dynamic weapon rushing the football. Gus Malzahn is a great head coach and will offer consistency and stability for the Knights as they enter the league. The offense has major boom potential, and there’s some big time talent on the defensive line as well (Josh Celiscar, Lee Hunter, Ricky Barber). This will be a bowl eligible football team in 2023.
Team MVPs
QB John Rhys Plumlee
WR Kobe Hudson
DL Josh Celiscar
DL Ricky Barber
CB Decorian Patterson
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 10 John Rhys Plumlee RS SR | 9 Timmy McClain RS SO |
| RB | 7 RJ Harvey RS SR | 0 Johnny Richardson SR |
| WR-X | 1 Javon Baker SR | 11 Chauncey Magwood JR |
| WR-Z | 2 Kobe Hudson SO | 4 Corey Gammage RS SR |
| WR-SL | 3 Xavier Townsend SO | 80 Trent Whittemore RS JR |
| TE | 82 Alec Holler RS SR | 85 Zach Marsh Wojan RS SR |
| LT | 71 Tylan Grable RS SR | 69 Paul Rubelt RS JR |
| LG | 72 Marcellus Marshall RS JR | 76 Adrian Medley RS SR |
| C | 54 Bula Schmidt RS SR | 60 Drake Metcalf RS JR |
| RG | 77 Lokahi Pauole RS SR | 57 John Harris RS SR |
| RT | 78 Amari Kight RS SR | 70 Edward Collins RS SR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 3 Tre’mon Morris-Brash RS SR | 88 Josh Celiscar SR |
| NT | 2 Lee Hunter RS SO | 40 Kervins Choute RS JR |
| DT | 5 Ricky Barber RS SR | 55 John Walker FR |
| BUCK | 12 Shaun Peterson RS SR | 99 Jamaal Johnson RS FR |
| MLB | 0 Jason Johnson RS SR | 18 Isaiah Paul RS SR |
| WLB | 17 Rian Davis RS SR | 27 Walter Yates III RS SR |
| LCB | 31 Brandon Adams JR | 7 Fred Davis SR |
| SS | 10 Quadric Bullard SR | 13 DeJordan Mask RS SR |
| FS | 9 Jireh Wilson RS SR | 8 Demari Henderson SO |
| RCB | 11 Decorian Patterson RS SR | 14 Corey Thornton SR |
| NB | 21 Nikai Martinez SO | 4 Braeden Marshall FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Gus Malzahn |
| OC/QBs | Darin Hinshaw |
| DC/DBs | Addison Williams |
| Special Teams/TEs | Brian Blackmon |
| CO-DC/Secondary | David Gibbs |
| CO-OC/OL | Herb Hand |
| WRs | Grant Heard |
| DEs | Kenny Ingram |
| DTs | Kenny Martin |
| LBs | Ernie Sims |
| RBs | Kam Martin |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 35
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 48
- Returning Production (Offense): 69% (45)
- Returning Production (Defense): 75% (19)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 50 (2023), 52 (2022), 58 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 32.9 (5th AAC)
- Points Allowed: 23.2 (3rd AAC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 46.4% (2nd AAC)
Projected Record: 7-5 (5-4), 7th Big 12
Oklahoma State
Mike Gundy might be the most under appreciated coach in the country. His reign of consistency in Stillwater is nearly unparalleled across programs of similar pedigree in College Football. This 2023 roster has been absolutely gutted by the transfer portal. With that being said, I think there’s a clear and stable floor for Oklahoma State with Gundy at the helm. Alan Bowman comes in at QB and has shown that he has a semblance of an arm at previous stops (Michigan, Texas Tech). Mike Gundy and a QB with a pulse should be enough for 7 wins in 2023, no matter how ugly the rest of the roster looks.
Team MVPs
QB Alan Bowman
WR Brennan Presley
WR De’Zhaun Stribling
LB Collin Oliver
DL Justin Kirkland
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 7 Alan Bowman RS SR | 13 Garrett Rangel RS FR |
| RB | 00 Ollie Gordon II SO | 3 Jaden Nixon RS SO |
| WR-X | 8 Blaine Green RS SO | 5 Jaden Bray RS SO |
| WR-Z | 88 De’Zhaun Stribling JR | 2 Talyn Shettron RS FR |
| WR-Y | 80 Brennan Presley SR | 1 Arland Bruce IV JR * |
| TE | 45 Josiah Johnson RS SR | 82 Quinton Stewart RS JR |
| LT | 71 Dalton Cooper RS SR | 70 Jack Endean FR |
| LG | 73 Jason Brooks Jr. RS JR | 67 Cole Birmingham RS SR |
| C | 66 Joe Michalski RS SR | 51 Austin Kawecki RS FR |
| RG | 74 Preston Wilson RS SR | 68 Taylor Miterko RS SR |
| RT | 61 Jake Springfield RS SR | 71 Calvin Harvey RS FR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 94 Anthony Goodlow RS SR | 92 Nathan Latu RS SR |
| DT | 97 Justin Kirkland SO | 93 Collin Clay RS SR |
| RDE | 96 Kody Walterscheid RS SR | 87 DeSean Brown RS FR |
| WLB | 30 Collin Oliver JR | 22 Jeff Roberson RS JR |
| MLB | 44 Justin Wright RS SR | 4 Nickolas Martin RS SO |
| SLB | 1 Xavier Benson RS SR | 33 Donovan Stephens RS SO |
| LCB | 2 Korie Black SR | 10 Kale Smith RS SO |
| S | 5 Kendal Daniels RS SO | 15 Ty Williams RS SO |
| S | 6 Lyrik Rawls RS SO | 14 Nick Session RS JR |
| S | 9 Trey Rucker RS SR | 27 Raymond Gay II RS SO |
| RCB | 3 Cam Smith RS SO | 23 Kenneth Harris SR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Mike Gundy |
| OC/WRs | Kasey Dunn |
| DC | Bryan Nardo |
| QBs | Tim Rattay |
| CO-DC/LBs | Joe Bob Clements |
| OL | Charlie Dickey |
| CBs | Tim Duffie |
| Safeties | Dan Hammerschmidt |
| TEs/FBs | Jason McEndoo |
| DL | Greg Richmond |
| RBs | John Wozniak |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 39
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 24
- Returning Production (Offense): 60% (78)
- Returning Production (Defense): 54% (88)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 54 (2023), 29 (2022), 31 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 30.6 (9th Big 12)
- Points Allowed: 29.3 (6th Big 12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 35.3% (10th Big 12)
Projected Record: 7-5 (4-5), 8th Big 12
BYU
Kedon Slovis isn’t a very good QB and the BYU defense wasn’t very good in 2022. I don’t think things will be much different defensively in 2023. Aidan Robbins is a physical monster and will have some success at the RB position, and Isaac Rex is a terrific option at TE. Kalani Sitake has his work cut out for him this season as he navigates a new era of BYU football, but I think he’ll be able to narrowly get this team to bowl eligibility. The BYU home field is unique and will present a challenge for unfamiliar Big 12 foes. This should lead to the Cougars picking off one or two superior conference opponents.
Team MVPs
RB Aidan Robbins
WR Kody Epps
TE Isaac Rex
LB Ben Bywater
LB Max Tooley
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 10 Kedon Slovis SR | 12 Jake Retzlaff JR |
| RB | 3 Aidan Robbins RS SR | 20 Deion Smith RS SR |
| WR-X | 2 Chase Roberts RS SO | 82 Parker Kingston RS FR |
| WR-Z | 1 Keanu Hill RS SR | 5 Darius Lassiter SR |
| WR-SL | 00 Kody Epps RS JR | 17 Keelan Marion JR |
| TE | 83 Isaac Rex RS SR | 41 Jackson Bowers FR |
| LT | 78 Kingsley Suamataia RS SO | 64 Brayden Keim RS SR |
| LG | 70 Connor Pay SR | 51 Sonnny Makasini RS FR |
| C | 54 Paul Maile RS SR | 68 Peter Falaniko RS FR |
| RG | 61 Weylin Lapuaho SO | 65 Ian Fitzgerald RS SR |
| RT | 76 Caleb Etienne RS SR | 69 Simi Moala RS SR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 92 Tyler Batty RS JR | 93 Blake Mangelson JR |
| NT | 62 Atunaisa Mahe RS SR | 95 Caden Haws RS SR |
| DT | 92 Jackson Cravens RS SR | 94 John Nelson JR |
| RDE | 13 Isaiah Bagnah RS SR | 58 Aisea Moa RS FR |
| WLB | 31 Max Tooley RS SR | 11 Harrison Taggart RS FR |
| MLB | 2 Ben Bywater RS JR | 54 Siale Esera FR |
| SLB | 10 AJ Vongphachanh SR | 3 Chaz Ah You RS SR |
| LCB | 0 Jakob Robinson JR | 29 Jayden Dunlap JR |
| SS | 1 Micah Harper RS SO | 23 Chika Ebunoha RS FR |
| FS | 25 Talan Alfrey RS SO | 12 Malik Moore RS SR |
| RCB | 5 Eddie Heckard RS SR | 7 Kamden Garrett SR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Kalani Sitake |
| OC/QBs | Aaron Roderick |
| DC/Safeties | Jay Hill |
| WRs | Fesi Sitake |
| Special Teams/DEs | Kelly Poppinga |
| TEs | Steve Clark |
| LBs | Justin Ena |
| OL | Darrell Funk |
| CBs | Jernaro Gilford |
| DTs | Sione Po’uha |
| RBs | Harvey Unga |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 60
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 52
- Returning Production (Offense): 57% (85)
- Returning Production (Defense): 64% (60)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 66 (2023), 56 (2022), 77 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 31.3
- Points Allowed: 30
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 45.2%
Projected Record: 6-6 (4-5), 9th Big 12
West Virginia
Neal Brown will not have a job by the time the 2023 season is over in Morgantown. With that being said, WVU’s roster on paper is better than many fans and media members are leading on. CJ Donaldson is an absolute stud at RB and the offensive line is above average by Big 12 standards. The Mountaineers will be able to run the ball. The defense was atrocious in 2022, but this defensive staff had shown in prior years that they know what they’re doing. I think that the schedule sets up for WVU to start out 1-4, fire Neal Brown during the Bye Week, then play better in the second half of the season.
Team MVPs
RB CJ Donaldson
WR Devin Carter
C Zach Frazier
EDGE Jared Bartlett
DL Sean Martin
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 6 Garrett Greene JR | 8 Nicco Marchiol RS FR |
| RB | 4 CJ Donaldson SO | 28 Jaylen Anderson RS SO |
| WR-X | 11 Cortez Braham SR | 29 Preston Fox RS SO |
| WR-Z | 5 Devin Carter RS SR | 3 Ja’Shaun Poke SR |
| WR-Y | 1 Jeremiah Aaron JR | 19 Graeson Malashevich RS JR |
| TE | 87 Kole Taylor JR | 81 Treylan Davis RS SO |
| LT | 74 Wyatt Milum JR | 58 Nick Malone RS JR |
| LG | 55 Tomas Rimac RS SO | 63 Bryce Briggs RS SO |
| C | 54 Zach Frazier JR | 67 Landen Livingston RS FR |
| RG | 50 Brandon Yates RS JR | 66 Ja’Quay Hubbard RS JR |
| RT | 72 Doug Nester SR | 60 Johnny Williams IV FR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 91 Sean Martin JR | 45 Taurus Simmons SO |
| NT | 93 Mike Lockart RS JR | 94 Hammond Russell IV RS SO |
| DT | 96 Edward Vesterinen JR | 52 Jalen Thornton RS JR |
| BAN | 10 Jared Bartlett RS JR | 0 Tyrin Bradley JR |
| WLB | 19 Trey Lathan RS FR | 33 Jairo Faverus RS SO |
| MLB | 8 Lee Kpogba SR | 18 Tirek Austin-Cave JR |
| SPEAR | 5 Lance Dixon RS JR | 13 Hershey McLaurin JR |
| LCB | 0 Montre Miller RS SR | 7 Andrew Wilson-Lamp RS SO |
| CS | 24 Marcis Floyd RS SR | 0 Anthony Wilson RS SR |
| FS | 2 Auburey Burks JR | 23 Keyshawn Cobb JR |
| RCB | 00 Beanie Bishop RS SR | 14 Malachi Ruffin RS SR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Neal Brown |
| OC/RBs | Chad Scott |
| DC/OLBs | Jordan Lesley |
| OL | Matt Moore |
| CO-DC/DBs | ShaDon Brown |
| Special Teams/ILBs | Jeff Koonz |
| QBs | Sean Reagan |
| DL | Andrew Jackson |
| WRs | Bilal Marshall |
| TEs | Blaine Stewart |
| Safeties | Dontae Wright |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 56
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 44
- Returning Production (Offense): 41% (121)
- Returning Production (Defense): 61% (70)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 48 (2023), 35 (2022), 42 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 30.8 (8th Big 12)
- Points Allowed: 32.9 (9th Big 12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 41.2% (3rd Big 12)
Projected Record: 5-7 (4-5), 10th Big 12
Kansas
Kansas is one of the most collectively overrated teams by the fans and media heading into the 2023 season. Jalon Daniels is an excellent QB and Lance Leipold has done a more than admirable job rebuilding the program. The offense returns virtually everyone of significance and should be excellent again. With that being said, the Jayhawks went 6-7 last season because the defense was absolutely atrocious. This will be no different in 2023. I have the Jayhawks winning 6 games again this season, and they should be in quite a few shootouts once again.
Team MVPs
QB Jalon Daniels
RB Devin Neal
TE Mason Fairchild
CB Cobee Bryant
S Kenny Logan
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 6 Jalon Daniels SR | 9 Jason Bean RS SR |
| RB | 4 Devin Neal JR | 20 Daniel Hishaw Jr. RS JR |
| WR-X | 2 Lawrence Arnold RS JR | 3 Tanaka Scott RS SO |
| WR-Z | 83 Quentin Skinner RS JR | 84 Kevin Terry RS SR |
| WR-SL | 11 Luke Grimm SR | 5 Doug Emilien RS JR |
| TE | 89 Mason Fairchild SR | 47 Jared Casey RS JR |
| LT | 52 Logan Brown RS JR | 71 James Livingston RS FR |
| LG | 67 Dominick Puni SR | 55 Ar’maj Reed-Adams RS JR |
| C | 50 Mike Novitsky RS SR | 73 Dre Doiron RS JR |
| RG | 76 Spencer Lovell RS SR | 54 Michael Ford Jr. RS JR |
| RT | 70 Kobe Baynes RS JR | 77 Bryce Cabeldue RS JR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| WDE | 37 Hayden Hatcher RS SR | 36 Patrick Joyner Jr. RS SR |
| NT | 40 Devin Phillips RS SR | 52 D.J. Withers RS SO |
| DT | 92 Tommy Dunn Jr. RS SO | 7 Gage Keys RS SO |
| SDE | 90 Jereme Robinson SR | 13 Dylan Brooks RS SO |
| WLB | 6 Taiwan Berryhill Jr. SR | 28 JB Brown JR |
| MLB | 30 Rich Miller SR | 44 Cornell Wheeler RS JR |
| HAWK | 15 Craig Young RS SR | 10 Jason Gilliom JR |
| FCB | 2 Cobee Bryant JR | 18 Kalon Gervin RS SR |
| FS | 5 O.J. Burroughs JR | 14 Jalen Dye RS SO |
| BS | 1 Kenny Logan Jr. SR | 4 Marvin Grant RS SR |
| BCB | 3 Mello Dotson RS JR | 24 Damarius McGhee RS SO |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Lance Leipold |
| OC | Andy Kotelnicki |
| DC | Brian Borland |
| OL | Scott Fuchs |
| DEs/Special Teams | Taiwo Onatolu |
| DTs | Jim Panagos |
| DBs | Jordan Peterson |
| WRs | Terrence Samuel |
| LBs | Chris Simpson |
| RBs | Jonathan Wallace |
| QBs | Jim Zebrowski |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 61
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 63
- Returning Production (Offense): 91% (1)
- Returning Production (Defense): 79%(6)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 73 (2023), 117 (2022), 63 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 35.6 (2nd Big 12)
- Points Allowed: 33.8 (10th Big 12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 50.6% (1st Big 12)
Projected Record: 6-6 (3-6), 11th Big 12
Cincinnati
Scott Satterfield was an uninspiring HC hire for the Bearcats after they lost Luke Fickell. He failed at Louisville with quite a bit of talent, and I think he will be very mediocre at Cincinnati. The defense still has some nice pieces in 2023. Dontay Corleone and Jowon Briggs are studs on the defensive line. Offensively, I think this will be a disaster. Emory Jones is not a good quarterback and despite him having some intriguing weapons in Dee Wiggins and Florida transfer Xzavier Henderson, I’m skeptical he’ll be able to use them effectively. I have the Bearcats going 5-7, but I think the floor for this team is 3-9.
Team MVPs
WR Xzavier Henderson
RG Luke Kandra
DL Jowon Briggs
DL Dontay Corleone
NB Deshawn Pace
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 5 Emory Jones RS SR | 12 Brady Drogosh FR |
| RB | 21 Corey Kiner JR | 26 Myles Montgomery RS SO |
| WR-X | 2 Dee Wiggins RS SR | 84 Sterling Berkhalter JR |
| WR-Z | 11 Donovan Ollie RS SR | 80 Chris Scott RS JR |
| WR-SL | 8 Xzavier Henderson SR | 9 Aaron Turner JR |
| TE | 7 Chamon Metayer RS SO | 88 Payten Singletary RS JR |
| LT | 75 John Williams RS JR | 74 Phillip Wilder RS JR |
| LG | 58 Trevor Radosevich RS SR | 55 Mao Glynn II RS SO |
| C | 53 Gavin Gerhardt RS JR | 62 Matt Mason RS FR |
| RG | 67 Luke Kandra RS JR | 54 Dartanyan Tinsley SR |
| RT | 56 Deondre Buford RS JR | 69 Cam Jones RS SR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 4 Malik Vann RS SR | 97 Eric Phillips RS SR |
| NT | 2 Dontay Corleone RS SO | 96 Dominique Perry RS JR |
| RDE | 0 Jowon Briggs SR | 95 Justin Wodtly RS JR |
| DOG | 9 Daniel Grzesiak RS SR | 44 Jah-Mal Williams RS SO |
| MLB | 49 Jack Dingle RS SO | 42 Dion Hunter RS JR |
| WLB | 6 Dorian Jones SR | 32 James Camden RS JR |
| STAR | 3 Deshawn Pace SR | 15 Taj Ward RS SR |
| LCB | 1 Jordan Young RS SO | 12 Justin Harris RS SR |
| SS | 5 DJ Taylor RS JR | 43 George Udo SR |
| FS | 10 Bryon Threats JR | 8 Isiah Cox RS SO |
| RCB | 7 Sammy Anderson Jr. RS JR | 24 Todd Bumphis RS JR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Scott Satterfield |
| OC/WRs | Brad Glenn |
| DC | Bryan Brown |
| Special Teams/CBs | Kerry Coombs |
| CO-DC/OLBs | Nate Fuqua |
| ILBs | Cortney Braswell |
| OL | Nic Cardwell |
| DL | Walter Stewart |
| RBs | De’Rall Sims |
| TEs | Josh Stepp |
| QBs | Pete Thomas |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 46
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 35
- Returning Production (Offense): 34% (127)
- Returning Production (Defense): 49% (108)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 75 (2023), 42 (2022), 45 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 29.2 (8th AAC)
- Points Allowed: 20.3 (1st AAC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 36.5% (10th AAC)
Projected Record: 5-7 (3-6), 12th Big 12
Houston
I think there’s a very real possibility that the Houston Cougars move on from Dana Holgorsen at the conclusion of this season. They lost a ton of talent to graduation, the NFL and the the transfer portal and the Cougars are going to be in the basement of the Big 12 in their inaugural season in the league. Donovan Smith is another actively bad quarterback that is going to cause Houston problems. Houston is going to get bludgeoned in the trenches on both sides of the ball against Power Five competition. I don’t have a team projected to go winless in conference play in the Big 12 this season, but I think it’s a possibility for Houston.
Team MVPs
WR Matthew Golden
WR Joseph Manjack
LT Patrick Paul
DL Nelson Ceaser
S Adari Haulcy
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 1 Donovan Smith RS JR | 3 Lucas Coley RS SO |
| RB | 24 Tony Mathis Jr. RS JR | 21 Stacy Sneed RS SO |
| WR-X | 4 Samuel Brown RS SO | 22 Mikal Harrison-Pilot FR |
| WR-Z | 2 Matthew Golden SO | 12 Stephon Johnson SO |
| WR-Y | 0 Joseph Manjack IV JR | 18 Joshua Cobbs RS JR |
| TE | 17 Mike O’Laughlin RS SR | 82 Matt Byrnes RS SO |
| LT | 76 Patrick Paul RS JR | 58 Shamar Hobdy-Lee RS SR |
| LG | 50 Tyler Johnson RS SR | 70 Max Barnes RS SR |
| C | 75 Jack Freeman RS SR | 59 Demetrius Hunter RS FR |
| RG | 72 Tank Jenkins RS SR | 66 Peyton Dunn RS JR |
| RT | 74 Reuben Unije RS SR | 71 Jaylen Garth RS SO |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | 90 Zykeius Strong RS JR | 45 Nadame Tucker RS JR |
| NT | 10 Chidozie Nwankwo JR | 98 Justin Benton FR |
| DT | 00 Sedrick Williams RS SR | 93 Jamaree Caldwell SR |
| RDE | 9 Nelson Ceaser RS JR | 12 David Ugwoegbu RS SR |
| MLB | 8 Malik Robinson RS SR | 5 Hasaan Hypolite RS SR |
| WLB | 30 Trimarcus Cheeks SR | 20 Treylin Payne SO |
| LCB | 0 Malik Fleming RS SR | 1 Alex Hogan RS SR |
| SS | 20 Antonio Brooks SR | 27 Mike Welch RS SO |
| FS | 24 Adari Haulcy SO | 6 Noah Guzman RS SR |
| RCB | 3 Jalen Emery RS SO | 23 Isaiah Hamilton JR |
| NB | 00 Latrell McCutchin JR | 35 Dorian Friend RS FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach/OC | Dana Holgorsen |
| DC | Doug Belk |
| Run Game Coordinator/OL | Eman Naghavi |
| RBs | Mike Jinks |
| TEs/Inside Receivers | Corby Meekins |
| QBs | Mike Burchett |
| DL | Brian Early |
| LBs | Archie McDaniel |
| Secondary | David Rowe |
| Special Teams | Mark Scott |
| WRs | Daikiel Shorts Jr. |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 53
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 54
- Returning Production (Offense): 56% (89)
- Returning Production (Defense): 52% (95)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 55 (2023), 55 (2022), 85 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 36.1 (2nd AAC)
- Points Allowed: 33.5 (9th AAC)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 45.7% (4th AAC)
Projected Record: 4-8 (2-7), 13th Big 12
Iowa State
The Iowa State Cyclones are going to be incredibly tough to watch this season. The offense is going to be horrific… whether JJ Kohl or Rocco Becht starts at QB does not matter. The defense is still solid and has some talent, and Matt Cambell is a good coach, but I think the offense will be such a tire fire that they finish last in the Big 12 in 2023.
Team MVPs
WR Jaylin Noel
RG Jarrod Hufford
DL Tyler Onyedim
LB Jack Sadowsky
CB T.J. Tampa
Projected Depth Chart
Offense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| QB | 10 JJ Kohl FR | 12 Hunter Dekkers * |
| RB | 21 Jirehl Brock RS SR | 5 Cartevious Norton SO |
| WR-X | 9 Jayden Higgins JR | 8 Greg Gaines III RS FR |
| WR-Z | 14 Dmitri Stanley RS SR | 16 Daniel Jackson RS JR |
| WR-F | 13 Jaylin Noel JR | 85 Aidan Bitter RS JR |
| TE | 83 DeShawn Hanika RS SR | 84 Gabe Burkle RS FR |
| LT | 75 James Neal RS SO | 67 Grant Treiber RS SR |
| LG | 55 Darrell Simmons Jr. RS SR | 76 Olu Akinshilo RS SO |
| C | 73 Brady Petersen RS JR | 63 Jim Bonifas RS SO |
| RG | 54 Jarrod Hufford RS SR | 79 Deylin Hasert RS FR |
| RT | 66 Tyler Miller RS JR | 72 Jake Remsburg RS SR |
Defense
| Position | Starter | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| DE | 51 Tobechi Okoli RS SO | 88 Ikenna Ezeogu SO |
| NT | 58 Isaiah Lee RS SR | 95 Domonique Orange SO |
| DT | 11 Tyler Onyedim RS SO | |
| LEO | 52 Joey Petersen JR | 6 Myles Mendeszoon RS SO |
| WLB | 32 Gerry Vaughn RS SR | 44 Jacob Ellis RS SO |
| MLB | 0 Zachary Lovett RS SO | 33 Jack Sadowsky V FR |
| SLB | 23 Will McLaughlin SO | 14 Carson Willich RS FR |
| LCB | 5 Myles Purchase JR | 10 Darien Porter RS SR |
| SS | 7 Malik Verdon RS SO | 24 Treyveon McGee RS JR |
| FS | 17 Beau Freyler JR | 4 Jeremiah Cooper SO |
| RCB | 2 T.J. Tampa SR | 20 Terrell Crosby Jr. RS FR |
Coaching Staff
| Head Coach | Matt Campbell |
| OC/QBs | Nate Scheelhaase |
| DC | Jon Heacock |
| LBs | Tyson Veidt |
| Safeties | Deon Broomfield |
| OL | Ryan Clanton |
| RBs/Special Teams | Jordan Langs |
| TEs | Taylor Mouser |
| WRs | Noah Pauley |
| CBs | Hank Poteat |
| DL | Eli Rasheed |
2023 Analytical Outlook
- Preseason SP+ Ranking: 45
- Preseason Massey Ranking: 19
- Returning Production (Offense): 76% (24)
- Returning Production (Defense): 52% (96)
- Blue-Chip Ratio: NO
- Last 3 Recruiting Class Rankings (247 Composite): 42 (2023), 39 (2022), 59 (2021)
2022 Statistical Outlook
- Points Scored: 20.2 (10th Big 12)
- Points Allowed: 20.3 (2nd Big 12)
- 3rd Down Conversion Percentage: 41.9% (2nd Big 12)
Projected Record: 3-9 (1-8), 14th Big 12
