There aren't many Big 12 defenders that jump off the page in 2025, aside from Clark. Heading into his fifth season, he's one of the most experienced players in the conference at a playmaking position. He's improved every season since taking over the starting role, and I expect him to make impact plays weekly for a TCU team I'm very high on.

We won't see the committee's top 25 until Nov. 4, but sneaking into the preseason AP Top 25 is Boise State at No. 25 -- the only Group of 5 team represented. The Broncos have the highest chance to reach the playoff (25%) of any G5 team, according to ESPN Analytics.