Oct 13, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders congratulates his son quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) following a touchdown throw in the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
With the 2024 college football season just about here, Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports offered his final record predictions for all 134 Football Bowl Subdivision teams, including the Colorado Buffaloes and their 15 Big 12 Conference counterparts.
Looking at his Big 12 predictions, Myerberg doesn’t see one team standing head and shoulders above the rest, although he’s particularly high on Utah, Kansas State and Kansas. The USA TODAY Sports college football writer instead sees a conference full of slightly above-average programs, tabbing 11 to reach a bowl game and 10 to finish with at least seven regular season wins.
Below are Myerberg’s regular season record predictions for each team in the Big 12 Conference:
Arizona State Sun Devils
The Arizona State Sun Devils take the field during their home opener against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Aug. 31, 2023.
Final record projection: 2-10 (1-8 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. Wyoming Cowboys (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 3-9 (2-7 Pac-12)
Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby (2), left, smiles during spring football practice, Monday, March 4, 2024, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
Final record projection: 3-9 (1-8 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. Towson Tigers (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 3-9 (1-8 Big 12)
Houston Cougars
Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars football head coach Willie Fritz before the game against the Rice Owls at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Final record projection: 4-8 (2-7 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. UNLV Rebels (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 4-8 (2-7 Big 12)
Baylor Bears
Nov 25, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears running back Dominic Richardson (21) carries the ball for a 2-yard touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
Final record projection: 5-7 (3-6 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. Tarleton State Texans (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 3-9 (2-7 Big 12)
Colorado Buffaloes
BOULDER, COLORADO – APRIL 27: Travis Hunter #12 of the Colorado Buffaloes warms-up prior to their spring game at Folsom Field on April 27, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Final record projection: 5-7 (3-6 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. North Dakota State Bison (Aug. 29)
2023 record: 4-8 (1-8 Pac-12)
BYU Cougars
PROVO, UT – SEPTEMBER 20: Exterior view of LaVell Edwards Stadium, home to the Brigham Young Cougars, on September 20, 2014 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images )
Final record projection: 6-6 (4-5 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 5-7 (2-7 Big 12)
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks (28) weaving through California defenders during the 47th Radience Technology Independence Bowl Saturday evening, December 16, 2023, in Shreveport, La.
Final record projection: 8-4 (5-4 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 7-6 (5-4 Big 12)
West Virginia Mountaineers
Nov 19, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown talks with West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Sam James (13) during warmups prior to their game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Final record projection: 7-5 (5-4 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 9-4 (6-3 Big 12)
TCU Horned Frogs
FORT WORTH, TX – SEPTEMBER 2: Trey Sanders #2 of the TCU Horned Frogs eludes LaVonta Bentley #20 of the Colorado Buffaloes during the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 2, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Final record projection: 7-5 (5-4 Big 12)
Season opener: at Stanford Cardinal (Aug. 30)
2023 record: 5-7 (3-6 Big 12)
Arizona Wildcats
BOULDER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 11: Montana Lemonious-Craig #5 of the Arizona Wildcats carries the ball after making a reception against the Colorado Buffaloes in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field on November 11, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Final record projection: 8-4 (5-4 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. New Mexico Lobos (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 10-3 (7-2 Pac-12)
Iowa State Cyclones
Dec 29, 2023; Memphis, TN, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) runs after a catch as Memphis Tigers defensive back Greg Rubin (24) shoves him out of bounds during the first half at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Final record projection: 8-4 (6-3 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 7-6 (6-3 Big 12)
Oklahoma State Cowboys
Oklahoma State’s Alan Bowman (7) celebrates his touchdown with Ollie Gordon II (0) in the first half during a Bedlam college football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) and the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Final record projection: 8-4 (6-3 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 10-4 (7-2 Big 12)
Kansas Jayhawks
Sep 23, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) runs the ball against Brigham Young Cougars safety Tanner Wall (28) during the second half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Final record projection: 9-3 (6-3 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. Lindenwood Lions (Aug. 29)
2023 record: 9-4 (5-4 Big 12)
UCF Knights
Nov 11, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Final record projection: 8-4 (6-3 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. New Hampshire Wildcats (Aug. 29)
2023 record: 6-7 (3-6 Big 12)
Kansas State Wildcats
Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) waits for a play call against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the first quarter during the Pop-Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Final record projection: 9-3 (7-2 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. UT Martin Skyhawks (Aug. 31)
2023 record: 9-4 (6-3 Big 12)
Utah Utes
Jan 2, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) looks to pass the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Final record projection: 10-2 (7-2 Big 12)
Season opener: vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds (Aug. 29)
2023 record: 8-5 (5-4 Pac-12)
This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Final record projections for each Big 12 team from USA TODAY Sports
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