There wasn’t a lot of must-see football in the Big 12 last weekend. Three of the top four in last week’s power rankings — Kansas State, Utah and Brigham Young — had open dates. Among the notable outcomes, Texas Tech football pulled an upset at Arizona, West Virginia extended Oklahoma State’s swoon, Arizona State won a thriller against Kansas and Iowa State remained one of two unbeaten teams left in the Big 12.
Nearly half the conference could make a claim for being No. 1, but we’re sticking with Kansas State atop this week’s power rankings:
1. Kansas State (4-1, 1-1 in Big 12)
Last week: 1
This week: at Colorado
What to know: Chris Klieman, good coach, right? How have his teams lost four in a row coming off open dates?
2. Iowa State (5-0, 2-0)
Last week: 5
This week: at West Virginia
What to know: Transfer running back Jaylon Jackson, a fifth-year senior, has the highest rushing outputs of his college career in the past two weeks: 96 yards at Houston, 107 against Baylor.
More: Iowa State football team stays undefeated and improves to 5-0 with win over Baylor
Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) celebrates after a touchdown against Baylor during the third quarter in the NCAA football at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.
3. Utah (4-1, 1-1)
Last week: 3
This week: Friday at Arizona State
What to know: One of these weeks, Cam Rising’s going to warm up and actually play.
4. Brigham Young (5-0, 2-0)
Last week: 4
This week: Arizona
What to know: Cougars intend to celebrate 40th anniversary of their national championship team by not losing any games.
5. Texas Tech (5-1, 3-0)
Last week: 7
This week: Idle
What to know: Tech has won seven games in a row decided by eight points or fewer. How long can that last?
6. Arizona (3-2, 1-1)
Last week: 2
This week: at Brigham Young
What to know: Noah Fifita has…
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Author : Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Publish date : 2024-10-07 08:02:54
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