The Big 12 finished 3-5 in its eight bowl games, which isn't anywhere near the top of the standings. That spot was occupied by the Mountain West Conference.
The Big 12, meanwhile, had a winning percentage better than only one league: Conference USA. I'll have more about this later Wednesday, but here's how the records stacked up:
1. Mountain West (4-1)
2. Big East (4-2)
T-3. Independent (2-1)
T-3. Sun Belt (2-1)
T-5. SEC (5-5)
T-5. Pac-10 (2-2)
T-5. MAC (2-2)
T-5. WAC (2-2)
9. ACC (4-5)
T-10. Big 12 (3-5)
T-10. Big Ten (3-5)
12. Conference USA (2-4)