Five Big 12 Teams Ranked in 2025 US LBM Coaches Poll, Oklahoma Unranked

The 2025 preseason US LBM Coaches Poll highlights the Big 12's depth with five teams ranked in the top 25 and another five receiving votes. Arizona State leads the conference at No. 11, followed by Kansas State (No. 20), Iowa State (No. 21/22), BYU (No. 23), and Texas Tech (No. 24), with Arizona State’s strong finish last season and returning quarterback Sam Leavitt earning national respect. Despite the rankings, Oklahoma is notably unranked for the first time since 1999, reflecting a challenging outlook after a 6-7 season and loss in the Armed Forces Bowl. Several Big 12 teams, including Baylor and Kansas, appear in the receiving votes category and are considered potential sleeper picks, with Baylor poised to compete for the conference title given its returning talent despite being left out of the top 25. The Big 12's competitive balance and tough schedules, including Colorado facing multiple ranked conference opponents, set the stage for a dynamic and potentially unpredictable season.