Chuck Carlton, Big 12 football beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the league during a live chat Wednesday. Here are some highlights:
Question: Is Texas Tech's No. 24 ranking in the AP poll justified?
Carlton: If you take away all the baggage from the last couple of years that might prejudice the debate, sure. Let's break it down: Tech is 4-1 with a win over a Pac-12 team (Arizona State), a very good Group of 5 team (Houston) and the only loss is by a touchdown to a top-15 team in Oklahoma State.