'Preseason Poll Ranks Utah Football as Top Team in Big 12'

Utah may kick off their inaugural season in the Big 12 with a strong start.

The Utes were selected as the top team in the conference's football media preseason poll, which was announced on Tuesday. Utah, transitioning from the Pac-12, received 20 first-place votes (906 points), followed by Kansas State (19 first-place votes, 889), Oklahoma State (14, 829), Kansas (five, 772), and Arizona (three, 762).

Along with Utah and Arizona, Colorado (11th place, 400 points) and Arizona State (16th place, 141 points) are also making the move from the Pac-12.

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The Big 12 is embarking on its first season without Texas and Oklahoma, who left for the Southeastern Conference, causing a major shift in the college football landscape.

Last season, Texas finished in first place in the conference (12-2, 8-1 Big 12), followed by Oklahoma State (10-4, 7-2) and Oklahoma (10-3, 7-2).

Utah ended their season with an 8-5 record (5-4 Pac-12).

Big 12 football media days will take place on July 9 and 10 in Las Vegas.