that all of our big games aren't at the beginning of the year. We get a few games to gel as a team, before we have to go play the big ones. Putting independence behind us is pretty awesome. Being in the Big 12 is great.

Start every year with an FCS, have a bye week at a good time, still have important games in November. This is great. Only going up.

Independence is what we needed at the time, but it is so awesome to be in the Big 12.