Sports Illustrated ranks Texas Tech one spot ahead of BYU in preseason
August 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM MT · via BYU Cougars Wire · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Sports Illustrated's preseason Big 12 Conference rankings placed Texas Tech one spot ahead of BYU, according to BYU Cougars Wire. The close positioning of the two programs in the rankings reflects expectations for competitive parity in the conference this season.
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