If the perception of the Big 12 depends on our nonconference games then there won't be many opportunities to make an impression. UT has to be applauded as having the guts to go to Notre Dame and host Cal. Tech deserves kudos for taking on Arkansas and Oklahoma travels to Tennessee. Outside of those, there isn't much left. I've had a hard time pulling for any other Big 12 teams in recent years. However, I am tired of the bashing and suddenly have a desire to see the conference shut some people up. Notre Dame, Arkansas, and Tennesse will be favored, but I'll be pulling this year for the Big 12 to pull these upsets. Except.... I would love to see Minnesota end the toads' dreams right off the bat. Too bad that Baylor could use it's 3rd teamers to go undefeated with who they're playing.