Big 12 Preview 2026: Texas Tech and the Chasers
Summary
Hosts Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson preview the 2026 Big 12 season, analyzing Texas Tech’s legal controversies, BYU’s coaching stability, and Utah’s massive offensive line turnover. They also assess new regimes at Iowa State and Kansas State, while discussing roster changes for Houston, Arizona, and Arizona State. The episode highlights key transfers, quarterback battles, and the impact of players moving to Texas.
Topics discussed
Intro and league bottom comparison
Texas: Ken Paxton, Cody Campbell, and Jerry Jones
Texas: QB situation and roster building
BYU: Bear Bachmeier and continuity
Utah: New coach and offensive line losses
Houston: Amari Thomas and defensive outlook
Arizona: QB protection and schedule concerns
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Arizona State: New defense and QB uncertainty
Iowa State: New head coach and QB development
Kansas State: Sonny Dykes and QB turnover
TCU and Cincinnati: Offseason changes and QBs
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Baylor: DJ Lagway and defensive upgrades
Kansas: QB competition and offensive balance
UCF: Scott Frost and QB room
West Virginia and Colorado: Deion Sanders era
Oklahoma State: QB upside and fun factor
North Texas, awards, and final predictions
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