The Big 12 Conference is off to a strong start in the 2021 college football season, with several newcomers making an impact. One of those players is Iowa State’s Breece Hall, who leads the conference in rushing yards with 522. Another is Texas Tech’s Tyreek Smith, who has a team-high 3.5 sacks. Additionally, Baylor’s Gerry Bohanon and Kansas State’s Skylar Thompson have impressed as new starting quarterbacks. Iowa State’s Charlie Kolar and Texas Tech’s Erik Ezukanma are among the top receivers in the conference.
