Breaking:Texas Tech Currently Dominates as Big 12 Power Rankings Shift Post-Spring 2025…
As spring practices wrap up and summer workouts begin, the Big 12 football landscape is already showing signs of major shifts ahead of the 2025 season. One team in particular has emerged as the early front-runner: Texas Tech. The Red Raiders, fresh off a productive spring, are currently sitting atop the post-spring Big 12 power rankings, signaling a potential breakthrough year in Lubbock.
Texas Tech’s rise isn’t coming out of nowhere. Head coach Joey McGuire has steadily built a resilient, well-rounded team over the past few seasons. With strong recruiting, an aggressive defensive identity, and a returning core of experienced starters, Tech looks primed to make a legitimate run at the conference title.
Most notably, quarterback Behren Morton appears ready to lead the Red Raiders’ offense with poise and efficiency. His command of the playbook and chemistry with a talented group of receivers was on full display during spring scrimmages. Morton’s leadership, paired with a beefed-up offensive line and a deep running back room, gives Texas Tech an offensive edge few in the conference can match.
Defensively, Texas Tech has made major strides. The linebacker corps is physical and fast, while the secondary has shown improved discipline and playmaking ability. The team’s defensive front, often a weak spot in previous seasons, now looks like a strength, thanks to key transfers and internal development.
Behind the Red Raiders in the early rankings are several teams still trying to iron out offseason wrinkles. Kansas State and Oklahoma State follow closely, both having productive springs but lacking the same level of certainty at key positions. Kansas State, for example, is still finalizing its quarterback situation, while Oklahoma State’s defense remains a question mark.
UCF and Arizona are also generating some quiet buzz. Each has promising talent and has benefited from smooth transitions into the Big 12. While they may not be immediate contenders, both programs look poised to climb the ranks quickly if they continue on their current trajectories.
Meanwhile, traditional powers like Baylor, TCU, and Iowa State are facing transitional challenges. New coaching staffs, roster turnover, and inconsistent spring performances have left these teams with more questions than answers heading into the summer.
Of course, it’s still early. Summer workouts, fall camp, and the grind of the regular season will reshape these rankings over time. But if the spring performances are any indication, Texas Tech is no longer a dark horse in the Big 12 race—they’re the team everyone else will be chasing.
The Red Raiders have momentum, leadership, and a clear identity. If they can stay healthy and maintain their spring intensity, they may finally break through the ceiling that has hovered over them in recent years.
