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Big 12's most effecient offenses: Oklahoma, Texas Tech stand out

The nation's best collection of offenses resides in the Big 12.

Half of the conference -- Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech -- finished the regular season in the top 10 nationally in points per game.

Yet total points aren't the best measure of efficient offense. Baylor led the nation in points per game and yards per game yet didn't lead the Big 12 in several key offensive categories during conference play. With the help of ESPN Stats & Information, here's a look at the Big 12 rankings in points per drive, yards per play, third-down conversions, red zone efficiency and drives without a first down or touchdown and a glance at what those numbers mean:

Points per drive

  1. Oklahoma, 3.