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 West Virginia Mountaineers.
Must win: Sept. 2 vs. Virginia Tech
This is more of a sentimental choice, really, because opening the season by restarting a rivalry that was long ago a casualty of conference realignment is pretty terrific.