Power Rankings:

1. Oklahoma — These guys have maybe one or two games that could make them stumble this season. Oklahoma State and Texas A&M are the only legitimate matchups that have a chance to lose. Talent, speed and strength at nearly every position. Watch out, FBS.

2. Oklahoma State — One of the most dynamic connections in the Big 12 will be Brandon Weeden to Justin Blackmon. Blackmon, who has been touted as the best player in the Big 12, led the conference in receiving yards, touchdowns and receiving yards per game last season.

3. Texas A&M — With all of the offseason fuss Texas A&M has been putting up about wanting to leave the Big 12, it should be poised for a strong showing to complement its surge late last season.

4. Missouri — James Franklin takes over the reigns at quarterback down in Columbia where the last three quarterbacks under coach Gary Pinkel have all gone on to the NFL.

5. Baylor — Baylor will be much more involved in the battle for supremacy in the state of Texas than years past thanks to Robert Griffin III. The junior quarterback led the resurgence of the Bears last season, compiling 3,501 pass yards and 635 rush yards and scoring 30 total touchdowns.

6. Texas — Mack Brown is still running the show, but new co-offensive coordinators Major Applewhite and Bryan Harsin and new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz figure to change things up as UT tries to maintain its spot among the elite college football programs in the country.

7. Texas Tech — Second-year head man Tommy Tuberville has his Red Raiders on the right track. This team is sneaky, and despite having some new faces in key places, they have the ability to surprise some people. They might even be good for a few big upsets — looking at you, Oklahoma State.

8. Kansas State — Legendary coach Bill Snyder begins his 20th year roaming the sidelines in Manhattan as the Wildcats try to make it three years in a row with at least six wins. Leading the attack on offense is Tennessee transfer Bryce Brown who was voted by the league’s media as the lone Wildcat on the preseason All-Big 12 first team.

9. Iowa State — Each year, we hear coach Paul Rhoads say his team is the most talented he’s ever coached. That may be true, but he’s also faced a tougher schedule each year he’s coached the team. Rhoads and Co. enter the season with a new quarterback, new running back and questions on their offensive and defensive lines.

10. Kansas — The biggest shocker by far this year would be a conference win by the Jayhawks. Second-year coach Turner Gill has struggled with the lack of consistent play at quarterback.