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Six teams are within one game of each other atop the Big 12 standings, and unbeaten conference co-leaders Brigham Young and Iowa State each needed late heroics to win games 38-35 last week. Oklahoma State and BYU traded go-ahead touchdowns late, Darius Lassiter’s TD catch with 10 seconds left pushing the Cougars to 7-0 for the first time since 2001. Iowa State got a Rocco Becht touchdown with 30 seconds left and then an interception from Jontez Williams to hold off visiting Central Florida and go to 7-0 for the first time since 1938.
On to this week’s power rankings, which have Colorado, Cincinnati, Baylor and TCU moving up.
1. Brigham Young (7-0, 4-0 in Big 12)
Last week: 1
This week: at Central Florida
What to know: Are we watching a Cougars cakewalk to 12-0? Remaining opponents are 6-14 in the Big 12.
2. Kansas State (6-1, 3-1)
Last week: 2
This week: Kansas
What to know: We know Avery Johnson is emerging as a passer, but we did a double take seeing his zero rushing attempts — a career first — in win at West Virginia.
Related: Kansas State football quarterback Avery Johnson passes with flying colors at West Virginia
Oct 18, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Darius Lassiter (5) celebrates a touchdown with teammates in the last minute of the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
3. Iowa State (7-0, 4-0)
Last week: 3
This week: Idle
What to know: Remember when people thought Matt Campbell’s star had fallen? Well, the Cyclones are 12-3 since last October.
Analysis: Hines: Iowa State football remains perfect with thrilling victory vs UCF
4. Colorado (5-2, 3-1)
Last week: 6
This week: Cincinnati
What to know: Will Deion get the last laugh on his critics? Because it feels like the plan is coming together.
More: Colorado vs. Arizona football…
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Author : Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Publish date : 2024-10-20 22:44:45
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