Big 12 Media Poll Places Arizona State in Mid-Pack, Arizona Higher

As the Big 12 conference gears up for its first season with new members, media outlets have released their preseason predictions for the football standings. The Arizona State Sun Devils have been placed in the middle of the pack, indicating expectations of a competitive but not dominant season.

In contrast, the Arizona Wildcats are projected to be a stronger force within the conference. The media poll has tabbed Arizona to finish tied for third place, highlighting a significant perceived gap between the two in-state programs in their inaugural Big 12 campaign.

These preseason rankings offer an early snapshot of how the conference landscape might shake out, with the Wildcats poised for a higher finish than their geographical rivals according to media voters.