The Big 12 got a team into the playoff again thanks to Baker Mayfield, taking Georgia to overtime before falling short. With Mayfield gone and other teams losing a lot, this looks like a down year. Oklahoma should still come out on top but is not a huge playoff player. Lots of parity from team 2 through 7.
| Team | Record (Conf) | Win-Shares (Conf) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Oklahoma | 10-2 (7-2) | 8.93 (6.45) | 4.61 |
| 2. Texas | 8-4 (6-3) | 7.58 (5.73) | 4.45 |
| 3. Kansas St | 8-4 (6-3) | 6.86 (4.37) | 4.11 |
| 4. West Virginia | 7-5 (5-4) | 6.61 (4.67) | 4.21 |
| 5. Oklahoma St | 7-5 (5-4) | 7.15 (4.58) | 4.13 |
| 6. TCU | 7-5 (5-4) | 6.24 (4.45) | 4.02 |
| 7. Iowa St | 7-5 (5-4) | 6.34 (4.39) | 4.03 |
| 8. Texas Tech | 5-7 (3-6) | 5.74 (3.69) | 3.90 |
| 9. Baylor | 5-7 (3-6) | 6.53 (4.18) | 3.92 |
| 10. Kansas | 3-9 (0-9) | 4.69 (2.49) | 3.50 |
Oklahoma over Texas in the championship for the fourth straight time, but ends up on the outside of the playoff. Texas and Kansas St fight for top-25 honors. 7 bowl teams.