# Always College Football: Big 12 Tiers: FOUR legit CFP contenders!

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Podcast: [ESPN College Football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/espn-college-football-6401661)
Published: 2026-07-28T11:30:00+00:00
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Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers’ in the BIG 12 with four CFP contenders but is there a legit National Championship contender in the conference? How will Texas Tech handle the bullseye on their back? Is BYU in the BIG 12 “championship or bust” mentality? Can Houston improve their win total again and what can we expect from the fresh start in Utah? Can TCU, Kansas State, Arizona State and Oklahoma State be more than spoilers? How will Coach Prime and Colorado look, plus are bounce back seasons in line for Baylor, UCF and Kansas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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