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The Big 12 Had an UNDERRATED Week 1 | Reaction & What We Learned (And Didn't)

34m | Sep 6, 2026

The Big 12 had plenty to prove in Week 1 and the conference responded in a BIG way.

Heartland College Sports' Pete Mundo reacts to everything we learned from the first full weekend of the Big 12 2026 football season. Which Big 12 teams made the biggest statements? Who has us rethinking our preseason expectations? And which teams should have fans concerned going forward?

We break down the biggest winners, surprises and takeaways from across the conference, plus what Week 1 means for the Big 12 race.

Who impressed you the MOST in Week 1? And which Big 12 team are you most worried about? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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0:00 Big 12 Starts 13-2

1:14 Baylor's Near Upset vs. Auburn

4:35 Oklahoma State Bombs vs. Tulsa

9:35 West Virginia Hangs On

15:35 ESPN Hoses Houston and the Big 12

20:15 Big 12 Dominates FCS, Plus Cincinnati Impresses

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