The Big 12 is a chaotic conference. Two of the seven games played last week were upsets, shaking up the order of the power rankings once again.
16. Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-8, 0-6 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 16
Oklahoma State is now the only winless team in conference play this season after losing to Kansas last Saturday. This week, the Cowboys have a bye.
15. West Virginia Mountaineers (3-6, 1-5 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 15
West Virginia had the upset of the week last week, defeating Houston. This Saturday, the Mountaineers are the favorites against Colorado.
14. UCF Knights (4-4, 1-4 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 13
UCF got blown out at Baylor last Saturday. The Knights are favored to beat Houston on Friday.
13. Colorado Buffaloes (3-6, 1-5 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 12
Colorado drops a spot after losing to Arizona last week. On Saturday, the Buffaloes travel to West Virginia as underdogs.
12. Arizona Wildcats (5-3, 2-3 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 14
Arizona jumps two spots after defeating Colorado on Saturday. This week, the Wildcats host Kansas as favorites.
11. Iowa State Cyclones (5-4, 3-4 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 10
Iowa State drops a spot after losing to Arizona State last week. The Cyclones are underdogs as they head to TCU on Saturday.
10. Kansas Jayhawks (5-4, 3-3 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 11
Kansas jumps a spot after beating Oklahoma State last Saturday. The Jayhawks are underdogs as they face Arizona this week.
9. Kansas State Wildcats (4-5, 3-3 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 8
Kansas State got dominated by Texas Tech last week. The Wildcats have a bye week this week.
8. Baylor Bears (5-4, 3-3 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 9
Baylor curb stomped UCF last Saturday. The Bears are off on a bye this week.
7. Arizona State Sun Devils (6-3, 4-2 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 7
Arizona State upset Iowa State last Saturday. This week, the Sun Devils have a bye week.
6. Houston Cougars (7-2, 4-2 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 4
Houston dropped two spots after losing to West Virginia last week. This Friday, the Cougars travel to UCF as underdogs.
5. TCU Horned Frogs (6-2, 3-2 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 6
TCU moves up a spot after its bye. This Saturday, the Horned Frogs are projected to beat Iowa State at home.
4. Cincinnati Bearcats (7-2, 5-1 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 2
Cincinnati drops a pair of spots after losing at Utah last Saturday. The Bearcats have a bye week this week.
3. Utah Utes (7-2, 4-2 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 5
Utah rose two spots after drafting Cincinnati last week. Like Cincinnati, the Utes are on bye this week.
2. Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-1, 5-1 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 3
Texas Tech dominated at Kansas State last Saturday. This week, the Red Raiders are favored over BYU in a high-profile matchup.
1. BYU Cougars (8-0, 5-0 Big 12)
Last week’s rank: 1
BYU stays at the top spot after its bye. This Saturday, the Cougars travel to Texas Tech as underdogs.
Seven Big 12 teams are bowl eligible, and four are one win away from that marker. In a conference that is so chaotic, do not be surprised if all four collect the final win needed.