Archives for May 2023

Offensive production. Explosive passing games. High-scoring affairs. These are all phrases that come to mind when talking about the Big XII. It’s true. The league is historically known for being carried by high-powered offenses. However, there have been some quality playmakers produced on the defensive side of the ball, especially in the secondary. Teams have begun to target … [Read more...] about Big XII’s Top Defensive Backs Returning in 2023

University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta announced his retirement Friday, effective August 1st. Barta had been the head of Iowa athletics since 2006 when he took over for Bob Bowlsby. The school is set to name an interim Athletics Director next week. Barta is the direct report of the offensive coordinator to skate around nepotism policies. He has also settled numerous … [Read more...] about Iowa AD Gary Barta Announces Retirement

On August 31, the Nebraska Cornhuskers begin their season with a road test against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. But this is far from a tune-up game. In 2022, the Huskers lost 20-13 in Memorial Stadium to improve the Golden Gophers’ record to 9-4. But can the Cornhuskers spoil Minnesota’s season? Let’s find out by looking at Minnesota’s offense and the skill positions … [Read more...] about Know Thy Foe; Nebraska versus Minnesota’s Offense

Last Word on College Football continues to spend our Summer taking a look at the Best Returning Players, by position, by conference. In order to be eligible for the list, the player has to be returning to the conference. Players who transfer from one school to another within the conference are eligible. Players who are coming into the Big XII via the four new programs are … [Read more...] about The Big XII’s Best Returning Receivers

The Big XII has been regarded in the past as not having teams with reliable defenses. Within the past few years, that mentality has shifted with defenses being more aggressive in the conference. The defensive line remained a position group that has been respected in the Big XII. The star defensive linemen in the conference come in all sizes and range from the interior to edge … [Read more...] about Big XII’s Top Defensive Lineman Returning in 2023