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Iowa State and Kansas State both lost as two-touchdown favorites last Saturday, so Brigham Young, undefeated and coming off an open date, easily keeps its grip on No. 1 in this week’s Big 12 football power rankings. The upsets dropped Iowa State into a tie with Colorado for second place in the standings and Kansas State into a tie with Texas Tech for fourth.
On to this week’s power rankings.
1. Brigham Young (8-0, 5-0 in the Big 12)
Last week: Idle
This week: at Utah
What to know: Early Holy War forecasts had one team on its way to the Big 12 title and the other just trying to get bowl eligible, right?
2. Iowa State (7-1, 4-1)
Last week: 3
This week: at Kansas
What to know: Cyclones’ perfect season died in a perfect storm of sloppy play.
More: Hines: Iowa State football perfect no more after loss to Texas Tech
3. Colorado (6-2, 4-1)
Last week: 4
This week: at Texas Tech
What to know: Saturday in Lubbock will be the sixth time since last season for the FOX Big Noon Kickoff to set up shop at the site of a Colorado game.
Column: Will Deion Sanders stay at Colorado? Keep eye on Coach Prime’s luggage
4. Kansas State (7-2, 4-2)
Last week: 2
This week: Idle
What to know: Wildcats started idling a day early in Houston.
Nov 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens (31) is tackled by Houston Cougars defensive back Hershey McLaurin (15) for a loss in the first quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
5. Texas Tech (6-3, 4-2)
Last week: 5
This week: Colorado
What to know: Another Behren Morton shoulder scare, a fuss over unencrypted communications and a win against a top-10 team on the road. Not just any ol’ week for the Red Raiders.
Column: It’s November? Time for Texas Tech football to be special again | Don Williams
6. Cincinnati (5-3, 3-2)
Last week: 6
This week: West Virginia
What to know:…
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Author : Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Publish date : 2024-11-03 21:11:46
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