What are the nicknames for Big 12 college football schools?

The Big 12 has kept pace in realignment, forming a powerful group. What are the nicknames of the schools that comprise the conference?

Realignment has impacted numerous conferences. The Big 12 was one, as it saw Oklahoma and Texas depart for the SEC, leaving it at the top of its food chain. The conference didn't sit idly by and allow its power to wither. Instead, the Big 12 has taken on a new shape, and thanks in large part to Deion Sanders and Colorado, the league has garnered significant attention. What schools are currently in the Big 12, and what are their nicknames?

Here's a look...

Realignment has impacted numerous conferences. The Big 12 was one, as it saw Oklahoma and Texas depart for the SEC, leaving it at the top of its food chain. The conference didn't sit idly by and allow its power to wither. Instead, the Big 12 has taken on a new shape, and thanks in large part to Deion Sanders and Colorado, the league has garnered significant attention. What schools are currently in the Big 12, and what are their nicknames?

Here's a look…

Arizona State Sun Devils

Arizona State celebrate their comeback in the fourth quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 1, 2025.

Arizona Wildcats

Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

BYU Cougars

Brigham Young Cougars fans cheer during the fourth quarter of the game against the Colorado Buffaloes.

Baylor Bears

Baylor Bears wide receiver Hal Presley catches a pass over Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Beau Freyler.

Cincinnati Bearcats

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brady Lichtenberg (16) throws a pass during the Cincinnati Bearcats football spring practice at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Colorado Buffaloes

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. attempts a catch against cornerback DJ McKinney.

Houston Cougars

Houston Cougars quarterback Zeon Chriss looks to throw the ball to running back Stacy Sneed.

Iowa State Cyclones

Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo runs with the ball.

Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas Jayhawks running back Devin Neal celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown

Kansas State Wildcats

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson scrambles against Rutgers.

Oklahoma State Cowboys

Oklahoma State's Dalton Cooper holds up Alan Bowman's chin after he threw an interception.

TCU Horned Frogs

TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Blake Nowell can't corral a pass.

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Red Raiders tight end Jalin Conyers runs for a touchdown.

UCF Knights

UCF Knights cheer team performs during the second half against the Utah Utes.

Utah Utes

Utah Utes cornerback Smith Snowden intercepts a UCF pass and scores a touchdown.

West Virginia Mountaineers

West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Garrett Greene runs for a touchdown against the Memphis Tigers.

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