Whether talking the Big Eight (or the Big Seven before) or expanded Big 12, football in this conference has given us some of the all-time greats of the game.
The 3-14 Cleveland Browns didn’t have many players this season who deserved a ton of recognition for their performance, which is why the team is in such a dark place.
The NFL’s modern era has evolved from a game where decisions were made based on a coach’s intuition or instincts to a version that has enabled analysts to become more involved in the decision-making process.
Oklahoma has built one of the most successful college football programs, with seven official national championships and the same amount of Heisman Trophy winners. It takes great players to enjoy that kind of success.
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.