During the football offseason, our panel of insiders, columnists and contributors have been taking a look at some of the hottest topics around the Big 12. Here's their latest round table discussion:
What will this season tell us about Lincoln Riley as a head coach without Baker Mayfield?
Carlton: "Potentially a lot more than his first season as a head coach did. While everything was compressed with the surprise retirement of Bob Stoops, Lincoln Riley stepped into a situation with a ready-made playoff contender and maybe the best quarterback in the country. Having Baker Mayfield would make any coach's first season easier.