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Oklahoma football: How Big 12 race will shake out in 2022

By Chip Rouse

Oct 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the Big 12 Conference logo on the field after the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Oklahoma Sooners at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the Big 12 Conference logo on the field after the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Oklahoma Sooners at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2021; Memphis, TN, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Eric Monroe (11) and defensive back Reggie Pearson Jr. (22) react after an interception during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Liberty Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2021; Memphis, TN, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Eric Monroe (11) and defensive back Reggie Pearson Jr. (22) react after an interception during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Liberty Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 8 tie — Texas Tech Red Raiders (4-8 overall, 2-7 in Big 12)

Texas Tech finished a game above .500 in 2021 (7-6), but just 3-6 in the Big 12. The Red Raiders will be hard-pressed to do that well again this coming season. The road schedule is what stands out the most, with games at North Carolina State, Texas, Oklahoma and Baylor.

Oregon transfer Tyler Shough is the likely Day 1 starter at quarterback. The Red Raiders return most of their running back production from last season, but they lose their top two receivers.

Getting third-down stops could plague Texas Tech again this season. A year ago, the Red Raiders allowed their opponents to cash in on third-down possessions 51 percent of the time, which ranked 126th out of 130 FBS teams.

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