Spring football is almost underway, but the second transfer portal window has not yet arrived so there’s still plenty in flux between now and Week Zero. Based on the current state of the conference, Athlon Sports ranks the 2025 Big 12 schedules from least to most difficult below.

The Scott Frost reunion starts off strong with a victory against six-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick and North Carolina. However, the demanding Big 12 schedule proves too much for UCF, stifling any hopes of making noise in 2025.

The Utes, on a six-game win streak, are well-positioned to earn a top seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

K-State was on a six-game winning streak before that setback. The Wildcats will look to get back to their winning ways, and inch closer to the NCAA Tournament, on Monday against Utah. McDaniel has been on a roll for the Wildcats lately, as he has averaged nearly 18 points in his past seven games.