 In 2012, he led the Sooners to a 10–2 record overall (8–1 in the Big 12), and shared the Big 12 Conference Championship with Kansas State.Jones's turnovers were the difference in an early season loss to Kansas State, but he played well throughout the rest of the season.They faced former Big 12 member, Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl Classic, where they lost 41-13.