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
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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Texas Tech is one of those teams that is unknown right now. They have a good offense running through Tahj Brooks, but other than that, it is hard to know how they will fair in 2024. The Red Raiders finished with winning record in back-to-back season, but is that the ceiling for this team?

The Red Raiders are on the brink of being a Big 12 title team, but could just as easily finish quietly under the radar with a bowl win at the end of the season. The offense can be electric and the defense can be lockdown, but everything needs to come together for them to be contenders.

Be on the lookout for Texas Tech because they could sneak into contention without anyone seeing it coming.

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