Big 12 Tiers: Where do Utah, West Virginia & Colorado come in? | Always College Football

[@brianmiller1977]

Regarding WVU defensive turnover. They lose a few players but they have a good amount returning. They also added some quality pieces at every level. Defense will look like: DL: Martin(Sen), EddieV(RSSen), Russell(RSJun), Redwood(RSSoph), Jackson(Troy transfer), Mulbah(Sen) DE/OLB: Bradley(RSSen) & French(Sen, Garnerwebb transfer) LB: Lathan(RSSoph), Trotter(RSFresh), Cutter(Soph), Carrico(RSJun, Ohio State Transfer), Biser(RSJun) Spear: Burks(Sen), Jennings(F), Collins(RSSoph) FS: Wilson(RSSen) SS: Joseph(RSJun, Northwestern transfer), Tarnue(Sen, Jacksonville State Transfer) CB: Hollis Jr(Sen, Northwestern transfer) CB: Garnes(RSJun, Duquesne Transfer),Spells(Jun),Fagan(Sen, transfer), Tarnue(Can play CB or S) From those who closely follow the program, things on the defensive side look pretty solid and they should take a pretty healthy step forward from last season with much better depth at LB & DB. Coupled with an offensive philosophy that will maintain superior ToP in most matchups this should go a long way in helping keep the defense fresh through the season and take some reps off of them. I believe WVU, and many of their players are seriously undervalued+rated and this offense will also take a massive step forward in Greene's second season as QB1. Not just due to Greene's individual improvement, but because all the talent around him also improving. A balanced, dynamic, & dangerous offense that will opt to grind opponents down, but also have the skillsets to win a few shootouts when needed. QB: Greene & a significantly improved Nicco as backup RB: Donaldson(Which should take a step forward this season as he was dealing with a bad shoulder injury last year. So while everyone is talking about White(as they should be) I think CJ shows a big jump this season. White(Who came on strong after the middle of last season as a true freshman. We should see his game expand to leverage his skillsets in more ways reducing predictabilities) WR: Ray, Gallanger, Clement, Fox should all take a step forward at WR. Since Ray, Gallanger, & Clement are no longer freshmen. Bray & JRob should offer much more production than Carter did last year. We also have a real talent incoming freshmen in DayDay Farmer. Which should offer some production after a few games to give him time to adapt. Farmer is good enough to have a few packages for him after 3-4 games. TE: Taylor(Had approx 50 catches last season, and will only improve on that connection with Greene to be a dependable 3rd down & RZ target), Davis, & Genross + 6 of last years starting/rotating 8 OL returning. (Milum(Sen), Rimac(RSJun), Yates(RSSen), Hubbard(RSSen), Malone(RSSen)) + Weidman With Weidman, Williams, Bausley, Livingston, Krahe as primary rotating OL this year. I have WVU going 10-2 this season in regular season, with an upset over PSU(Both losses are conference road games). Making the BIG12 title and/or CFP appearance. I realize the opponents on the schedule are tougher than last year, but when you dive into the actual scheduling details of the schedule, there are some significant advantages for WVU. Such as: Who they play at Home, Where WVU's Bye Weeks are placed, Who+Where their opponents play the week prior to playing WVU. When you dive deeper into the actual schedule details, there some underlying details that could make a good amount of those tougher games a bit easier providing just enough edge to help get a W. This assumes WVU remains mostly healthy throughout the season. If WVU remains healthy on both sides of the ball, I think WVU has a serious shot this season. We'll see soon. Either way, should be a blast to watch this group play. This gets us back to what our BRAND of football is+was known for and we all hope this continues for many years to come now Brown realizes what WVU needs to be in order to compete at a high level. A credit he's often not given...

[@rogerharris5515]

Thanks Greg. This has been the best review of the B12 I've watched. The Utes have been working on their WR game like never before in this off season. I hope it can make the difference in those big games if the Utes do get into the playoffs.

[@EmeraldCity12thMan]

Go Utes!

[@vernshumway5939]

Colorado gets more hype than any other team.

[@jefftee0421]

Utah is a Tier 1 contender. Whittingham is an elite coach and the Utes have a DL that can hold their own against the top tier schools.

[@JamieR2077]

We'll see!

[@TheYates27]

No one giving WVU the respect they deserve

[@cellophaneriot]

Yes! We expect BIG things this year!

[@equalizer1946]

WVU - 3-8 @best

[@TheYates27]

@@equalizer1946 Lol 😝 you’re so dumb I’ll make sure to come back to this when we start 3-0

[@trashcangus]

​@@equalizer1946casual

[@dariusrucker7854]

There's so many teens that honestly could feel disrespected. I think UCF, West Virginia, TCU, and Texas Tech are all teams that could pack a serious punch but people only want to talk about Utah Kansas and Kansas State

[@TexasRibeye817]

Congrats Greg! Happy for y’all! Great program, and impressed with the actual depth you go into in all programs, not just the blue bloods like other pundits

[@michaeldavis2966]

These type of hard line tiers don't really work in the Big12 where the gap between teams is way too small. It's not the SEC or BIG where only 3 teams have a chance to win either conference. You can't tell me teams like Texas Tech and Iowa State can't win this conference and he had them in the "bowl bound" tier with a cap of 8 wins.

[@magicray5088]

State Penn vs West Virginia will tell us all we need to know about West Virginia, and if they can stay healthy ... same for Utah if they can stay healthy ... I like UCF if they can stop the run this year... OK-State wins the Big 12 this year. a quick snapshot for you. Just my opinion.

[@cellophaneriot]

Let’s Go WVU!

[@WV-USAF]

Fair assessment...agreement on the tiers, just hoping for WVU the defensive secondary transfers surprise ..which will change the outlook

[@alexlarsen2464]

ESPN ruined college football.

[@kingdavid4064]

Dion is going to surprise a lot of ppl

[@ZekeThePlumber86]

18: 34 Either you intentionally left if it out, or simply didn't know. Thus, how an outside perspective can be eaisly misconstrued without pertinent information. We added 13 transfers. As you mentioned, some from FCS(2) Both All Americans, G5(5) All productive. The PERTINENT part is that we have 6 P5 transfers, which wasn't mentioned. We fumbled the portal a few years ago, when we added lower level guys that weren't productive. Huge difference. This D might suprise some people. Add in addition by subtraction and look out for Josiah Trotter. Good stuff though man! I don't expect anyone to know everything about all 16 teams in the league. 1 month!

[@gruntledboi]

BYU makes a bowl game. Most of the problems that plagued us last year will be better. The fact that we were that close to a bowl game with THAT bad of an offense, and now it'll be more consistent? We're not finishing 13th, I'll say that much.

[@iraxks0341]

They’ll have to beat Baylor and ASU to make a bowl. Split those they’ll go 5-7 which I think is more likely they’re bound to have a let down game at some point. Looking at the schedule, 6-6 is their peak

[@brentw0681]

BYU is terrible. 5-7 at best

[@asperspective1365]

Byu ain't making shat

[@itsiife]

@@brentw0681hmm

[@cfb1743]

Who will have the best finish from the new BIG 12 teams? Utah, Arizona, or Colorado. Let's be honest Arizona St should just be sent down to FCS

[@logotzip3967]

well colorado is certainly not in that conversation either💀

[@s98247]

UCF

[@GoatedAtNFS]

G5**

[@jackshaftoe1715]

Gotta give you a thumbs up on AZ St. So Suckish !

[@jackshaftoe1715]

@@logotzip3967 You cant listen to those CU people they've been high since that John Denver guy !☺

[@MattDixx]

The big 12 title runs through Morgantown . 👀

[@PerfectServer101]

Steve smith Sr just heard that comment ……and said tf?????? Lmk when I’m one then best Utah players bc gold jacket NFL hall of fame status 😂😂😂😂

[@Ace0000087]

You barely covered Iowa State.. they play KU at Arrowhead which could have more ISU fans. KSU in Ames and at Utah will have major implications to the Big12 race. They have an opportunity to start strong with the schedule on the front end.

[@ivanrasmussen8875]

When people overlook us, that's when we're at our best. Should be a fun season

[@maccleezy801]

Go Utes 🔥🔥

[@AustinKnappWrastlin]

Idk how you don’t consider Arizona at least a playoff contender with how well they did last season

[@alexlarsen2464]

A team from Utah will win the big 12 and it ain’t Utah. BYU is a more successful program and has higher standards than Utah or the rest of the big 12. BYU had a transitional year last year but they will dominate this year. Quite frankly it’s embarrassing for a blue chip program like BYU to be in the same conference with teams like Houston, Cincinnati, Kansas state, and West Virginia. They only was wvu fans will show up to a game is if they can get drunk.

[@kennethshaw626]

Their are several teams that have a great quarterback and offense. What sets Utah apart is that they have a top 10 college defense. They are the team to beat in th big 12. BYU could go 8 and 4 or 4 and 8. I expect a lot of coin flup games. Their offensive line should be a lot better with their new offensive line coach. A lot of players return on offensive. The defensive line concerns me. Especially if injuries hit in that area. The defensive coach is now in his 2nd season, so there should be an improvement.

[@ChrisTurner-b9g]

Utah ain’t gonna win it. Cam Rising is still very limited physically and Utah is even limiting his runs which helped him. He’s not a great pocket passer. 47% on throws 10+ yards down the field. And they have lots of guys coming back from knee injuries. 3 + gimpy knees on supposed difference makers. Oh, and a brand new secondary. League is up for grabs.

[@hk1818]

Utah W Virginia Ok State K State will be the most competitive in the big 12 in 2024

[@Mike-aka747]

Someone at the bottom will go to bowl game. Baylor seems to be that potential surprise team.

[@big12plus]

Michigan lost to TCU in playoffs in 2022.

[@s98247]

UCF

[@gregcrowder7809]

Congratulations on being on espn 2 I have thr d v r set so I can watch it when I get home

[@kirbyawesome5077]

I’m new to the channel. I enjoyed the videos I’ve watched so far! I’m a huge College Football fan! I believe the other followers will help me grow my knowledge of football 🏈

[@The_FloridaMan]

UCF Just leaving this here to come back to at the end of the season

[@EllisEllo]

Big 16

[@playapresident5249]

colorado will have about the same record as last year…if that

[@RKB74]

Colorado is back in the Big 12? Oh man...who can keep up with the revolving door of conference swapping anymore?

[@samsnyder4433]

WVU will beat PENN State this year.... this team is amazing.

[@JWCFB]

Thanks Greg

[@myroncarter3394]

Arizona was in Pac 12 last year, slow down brother!

[@roccj3023]

Let's Go Knights!

[@tonycapobianco2291]

Watch out for the ZonaCats

[@slyderkmk6729]

People are just way too high on Kansas. They will be more of a make a bowl tier.

[@antwauncodes]

TB will not be the starter. I think he knows this already. I don't think this has an effect on his work ethic. When/If his number is called, he will be ready.

[@squidtentoes8110]

I think Texas tech will have a good season without Texas & OU in the picture

[@PREDATOR_XZX]

Colorado wont be good until they hire a real coach, all Deion cares about is his kid and Hunter

[@craigrogers6889]

Big facts

[@allanmartin2027]

when's the college football 2024 anthem coming out?

[@alanrobinson9021]

Colorado will not make a bowl - Deon will have a ton of excuses

[@clintonfeldkamp8441]

You guys got my support great show! I would like to add as a CU fan I’m not sleeping on U of A

[@ZekeThePlumber86]

I just wanna say BYU nation has been awesome! I was excited when it was announced, and then BYU fans, players, coaches, administration were all super respectful to our league! Just wanted to say that, because Utah fans make me appreciate you even more! WVU doesn't play BYU this year, i hope they run the table! Go Cougs!

[@stoney2271]

@@ZekeThePlumber86 yeah and I’d say big 12 fans are way more annoying than BYU fans. Everyone’s upset because the media likes the Utes and their fans are excited😂

[@ZekeThePlumber86]

@stoney2271 The Utes are a laughing stock. They've I never done anything, completely irrelevant in college football, yet they act like they're Texas or OU. I hope they go anywhere else. I'd take Oregon State in a HEARTBEAT over Utah. I'd take USF, Memphis, Washington State, Boise State, Wyoming, East Carolina. I'd take any of them over Utah.

[@NatureBoii99]

Rock Chalk Baby!

[@HenryLemons-be8gy]

They had to flip again that o line and d line sucked and they won 1 game the year before

[@vividpsychosis8222]

Top of the ACC? lol wanna walk that back?

[@rust6810]

Already see how this is being set up....a 10-2 or 9-3 team in the big12 will never be as good as a 10-2 or 9-3 team in the Big10 or SEC what a surprise......just lame

[@lukebart920]

Wvu!!!!

[@robertpearce4316]

Ku has no home games. The isu game will be a 50 50 fan.

[@Remember911day]

Colorado is going no where . Pac 12 coming back

[@Kingparks3]

It’s outta Kansas and utah

[@loginyoass3771]

Ku doesn't have a home game and isu will fill up arrowhead. Go kstate

[@itsiife]

@@loginyoass3771definitely not Kansas maybe Utah if cam rising can suck it up

[@ryanevans2655]

My team good other teams bad

[@campbellcampbell9059]

Colorado got better in the December portal, better in the Spring portal. Last years PAC12 was better than this year Big12 and Colorado lost 5 games by a score or less. Defensive line is going to be much better and deeper. Block Bully is real. Buffs win 7 and if they stay healthy could win 8

[@mizeratimike2160]

Preach 🙏🙏🙏

[@jackshaftoe1715]

Colorado will come in close to dead last but will get more press then Utah, who takes the Big 12🤩

[@southeastdaygo6193]

You don't know how good Colorado is to say that! How are you mad at them because they get more press? Worry about Utah fam

[@dWRLD999x]

Eh they got more winnable games this season I feel like. They won’t do much tho but I see more than 4 lol

[@jackshaftoe1715]

@@southeastdaygo6193 Sorry dog been a 🦆 since Rich Brooks. Colorado is ALL hype. Playing for clicks.😟

[@southeastdaygo6193]

@@jackshaftoe1715 Yup I'm not a CU fan I'm a Buckeye fan but that's funny you say that because that's how we see you. Going to make a video about clicks while having a video crew putting out that video for clicks. Where was that same energy you had for Colorado when Washington beat you not once but twice? Your biggest game last year was vs a 4-8 team that was 1-11 the previous year. Meanwhile has done absolutely nothing worth talking about In college football other than what cool uniform are we wearing 🤣. Go Bucks can't wait to welcome you to the B1G

[@magicray5088]

and rightly so.... if you don't bring the splash why would you expect the attention a splash brings ...

[@RiVer-Parish]

Geaux Vols!!!

[@dgutierrez104]

🤘tes

[@kennypowers1945]

Ok state or Utah gonna win the big 12

[@shepardkings]

Here comes the Colorado haters an not true Big 12 fans please dont comment i cant stand fans who use media talking points 😂

[@PREDATOR_XZX]

Here comes the Colorado bandwagon fans

[@brentw0681]

Utah is the best program in the big 12. Certainly better than WVU or Colorado.

[@Goeers206]

History has shown the more people doubt WVU, the better they do. Also historically, WVU is a better program than Utah just for the record, this year is yet to be determined.

[@TJ-Stackin]

I got CU winning the Big 12. It's not that strong of a conference

[@MattDixx]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha jha hahhahhaah

[@AustinKnappWrastlin]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mrvroom188]

You CLEARLY never watched a single PAC 12 game while it existed🤣

[@TheIkeman74]

One thing for certain, I trust the media to switch narratives on the Big 12 once CU starts winning some games. The whole nation will watch NDSU get that work. CU

[@HealthySkepticism777]

I got Colorado going 5-7

[@dairyfreemilkyway239]

Fraud

[@cfb1743]

@dairyfreemilkyway239 FSU Cry baby