As we move closer to spring practice in the Big 12 — it starts next week — why not peer ahead to fall? There are many ways to examine 2017 schedules around the league, but we’ll start with a look this week at two games that immediately stand out: the must-win and trap games.
Up next: the Kansas State Wildcats.
Must-win game: Oct. 7 at Texas
If the Wildcats are going to be a Big 12 contender -- in other words, have a shot of getting to the Big 12 title game -- they're going to need to beat Texas in Austin on the first weekend of October.