Overview

• Sam Leavitt of Arizona State was voted Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and is the team’s quarterback selection
• Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez received Preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors from league media
• Utah transfer quarterback Devon Dampier was named the Big 12’s Preseason Newcomer of the Year
• Arizona State led all programs with five preseason selections, Kansas State placed Will Swanson and Austin Romaine on the roster, and Kansas was represented solely by offensive lineman Bryce Foster
• Big 12 discontinued its preseason media poll to align with other power conferences and emphasize individual award voting ahead of Media Days