Staff writer Eric Sorrentino hands out preseason Big 12 football rankings from best to worst.

1. Oklahoma

More returning talent than any other Big 12 team

2. Missouri

Also returns everyone, but has to beat OU to dethrone OU

3. Texas

Expectations in Austin higher than Holiday Bowl

4. Kansas

Dream season, Part II could depend on production of unproven D-line

5. Texas Tech

Michael Crabtree best WR in nation; can defense hold up?

6. Nebraska

Defensive prowess switched to hoops last year

7. Texas A&M

Five players just got taken in draft … how was A&M 7-6?

8. Colorado

If you don’t know the name Darrell Scott, you will by

season’s end

9. Kansas State

Receiver Deon Murphy has big shoes to fill

10. Oklahoma State

Putting stock in JUCO kids on defense

11. Iowa State

Not ready to compete with MU, KU

12. Baylor

Not ready to compete with OU, UT