Baylor has reason to be optimistic in 2021, but can they make measurable strides?
There's little doubt that Oklahoma can win another conference championship, but will they be truly dominant in 2021?
There's a veteran presence on defense, but how long will it take the offense to come along?
The Horned Frogs have some pieces, but they'll need to make strides to be a Big 12 contender.
Texas Tech has a few new faces. Can they make that payoff?
Can Kansas State make a jump in 2021?
Which players were invited this year?
What was a major blemish on each team's performance in 2020, and how could that affect 2021?
The Big 12 fielded some strong defenses in 2020. Which ones really took strides from the year before?
Which Big 12 teams put forward stronger performances in 2020, and which ones regressed?
Oklahoma and Iowa State look like locks for the top two. Everything else is anyone's guess.
Say what you will about using bowl victories to retroactively judge a team’s season or level expectations for the next one, but winning bowl games is...
