CBS Sports ranks the strength of schedule for Big 12 football teams

July 30, 2025

By Shehan Jeyerajah, CBS Sports: Only three short years ago, Big 12 teams played a perfect round robin schedule. Every school vied against every other, and so schedules frankly rarely paid much relevance. As the conference exploded from 10 to 16 teams, though, schedules have never been more important.

In this era, getting a good draw can make all the difference. Reigning Big 12 champ Arizona State was able to ramp up in the middle of last season to prepare for top contenders Kansas State and BYU in the second half of the year. Iowa State played six teams in conference that missed bowl games. Chances are, the teams with the easiest schedule this year will also have a huge advantage to reaching the postseason.

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Big 12 strength of schedule rankings 2025: Texas Tech set up for success, Colorado faces gauntlet

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