Big 12 football power rankings post-spring: How will UCF fair in year 2 in the Big 12

UCF heads into their second season in the Big 12 and it just might be their best shot at a conference title.

Nov 11, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back RJ Harvey (7) avoids a tackle by Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Trey Rucker (9) during the second half at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

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The Kansas Jayhawks had years and years of misery from their football program, but there has been a light in the last few seasons under head coach Lance Leipold. The Jayhawks have a great offensive roster returning this next season with the only question being their quarterback.

Jalon Daniels is very talented and can do a lot of things for the Jayhawks, but his injury history does cause some concern for this team. Daniels has struggled to stay healthy, but then he is playing, he shows his skills very well.

The offense is also headlined by the wide receiver and running back corps. Leadback Devin Neal should help take the pressure off of Daniels and hopefully keep him away from injury. The Kansas Jayhawks could be serious contenders this season, something not a lot of people ever thought they would say about the Jayhawks during football season.

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