Five Big 12 Teams Finish 2025 Season in AP Top 25

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While the Big 12 conference may not have been the most dominant in college football this past season, it still managed to place five teams in the final AP Top 25 poll - Texas Tech at #7, BYU at #11, Utah at #14, Houston at #22, and TCU at #25. This strong showing at the top of the league suggests the Big 12 has potential for improvement, especially with several programs making coaching changes in the offseason.

Why it matters

The Big 12's ability to place multiple teams in the final Top 25 rankings is a positive sign for the conference's overall competitiveness and national relevance. As some programs undergo coaching transitions, there is optimism that the Big 12 can continue elevating its product and challenging the traditional powerhouse conferences.

The details

Texas Tech, BYU, Utah, Houston, and TCU all finished the 2025-26 season ranked in the AP Top 25 poll. Texas Tech led the way at #7 overall, followed by BYU at #11, Utah at #14, Houston at #22, and TCU at #25. Several other Big 12 teams, such as Oklahoma State, also made coaching changes in the offseason as they look to improve their standing within the conference.

• The 2025-26 college football season concluded in January 2026.

What’s next

As the 2026 season approaches, college football fans will be closely watching to see if the Big 12 can build on its strong 2025 performance and potentially place even more teams in the final Top 25 rankings.