Big 12’s Resurgence Masks Deeper Concerns as Top 10 Showdown Looms

As BYU and Texas Tech climb into the Associated Press Top 10 rankings, boasting an uncommon moment of prominence for the Big 12, it may be tempting to celebrate this resurgence as a sign of conference strength. But is this revival truly built to last—especially through an "America First" lens that values national pride and institutional stability?Can Big 12’s Rise Endure Against National Powerhouses?The Cougars’ impressive six-week rise up the poll—vaulting from No. 25 to No. 8—and Texas Tech’s reentry after a tough three-week absence spotlight a conference eager to reclaim lost ground. Yet both teams face significant tests ahead:...