14. Houston Cougars (13-14, 1-8 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 14
Houston is continuing to underperform in the Big 12. The team is particularly struggling to keep runs off the board, allowing over 11 per game. The Cougars will travel to Texas Tech for a three-game series starting on Thursday.
13. Arizona Wildcats (9-19, 2-7 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 13
Arizona has had a rough start to the season. The team is on a four-game losing streak, a result of poor pitching and high walk rates. The Wildcats will host rival Arizona State for a three-game series starting on Thursday.
12. Oklahoma State Cowboys (18-11, 3-6 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 9
Oklahoma State is showing mixed performance. The team has high strikeout numbers but is looking to improve its earned run average. The Cowboys will host Cincinnati for a three-game series starting on Friday.
11. BYU Cougars (13-14, 4-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 12
BYU is starting to compete. The team is making the needed improvements, but still needs to find its focus. The Cougars will play Baylor in a three-game series starting on Thursday.
10. Texas Tech Red Raiders (17-11, 4-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 4
Texas Tech is looking to step up its game. The team has an elite offense but is still navigating other inconsistencies. The Red Raiders will host Houston for a three-game series starting on Thursday.
9. Kansas State Wildcats (19-10, 4-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 7
Kansas State is having an explosive season The team is boasting an impressive offense made up of breakout players. The Wildcats will host TCU for a three-game series starting on Friday.
8. Cincinnati Bearcats (21-10, 4-5 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 6
Cincinnati is achieving greatness. The team is showcasing a record pace with the fastest 20 wins in program hstory. The Bearcats face Oklahoma State in a three-game series starting on Friday.
7. Baylor Bears (16-12, 5-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 11
Baylor is proving strong. The team recently completed an impressive series sweep over Houston. The Bears will host BYU for a three-game series starting on Thursday.
6. Utah Utes (16-10, 5-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 8
Utah is proving themselves in the Big 12. The team has a high-powered offense made up of a strong roster. The Utes will travel to Kansas for a three-game series starting on Thursday.
5. TCU Horned Frogs (18-10, 5-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 10
TCU is making a comeback. The team had a rocky start but is now showing improved, consistent play. The Horned Frogs will play Kansas State in a three-game series starting on Friday.
4. Arizona State Sun Devils (21-8, 5-4 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 3
Arizona State is dominating in conference play. The team has had numerous multi-run innings, a sign of their impressive offense. The Sun Devils will face rival Arizona in a three-game series starting on Thursday.
3. Kansas Jayhawks (19-10, 6-3 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 5
Kansas is exceeding expectations. The team has several key performers, giving them a much needed edge. The Jayhawks will host Utah for a three-game series starting on Thursday.
2. West Virginia Mountaineers (20-5, 7-2 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 1
West Virginia is having a phenomenal season. The team holds an impressve overall record and is proving themselves in the Big 12. The Mountaineers will host UCF for a three-game series starting on Friday.
1. UCF Knights (18-8, 8-1 Big 12)
Last week's rank: 2
UCF is the team to beat. The team has entered the national rankings and has won 14 of their last 17 games. The Knights will travel to West Virginia for a three-game series starting on Friday.