THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
FOOTBALL
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1. Oklahoma Sooners (1-0)
The Sooners didn't even have to play this week to set a milestone, as they became the first team to top the AP rankings 100 times. They will get their first chance to prove they deserve their ranking when they travel to Tallahassee, Fla., to play fifth-ranked Florida State.
National Ranking: No.1 AP
Last Week: Def. Tulsa 47-14
This Week: Florida State 7 p.m.
National Ranking: No. 8 AP
2. Oklahoma State Cowboys (2-0)
The Cowboys rank second in the nation in passing yards and threw all over Arizona in a 37-14 victory. The Cowboys get the nod over Texas A&M after taking on a BCS opponent, while the Aggies were idle last week.
Last Week: Def. Arizona 37-14
This Week: Tulsa at 9 p.m.
3. Texas A&M Aggies (1-0)
National Ranking: No. 9 AP
The Aggies didn't play last week but have made waves for all the conference realignment talk as a result of their attempt to leave the Big 12 for the SEC.
Last Week: Bye
This Week: Idaho 7 p.m.
4. Baylor Bears (1-0)
National Ranking: No.19 AP
The Bears are still riding high after their shootout victory against then-No. 14 TCU. They were idle last week and will play Stephen F. Austin and Rice in the next two weeks.
Last Week: Def, TCU 50-48
This Week: SFA at 6 p.m.
BIG 12 RANKINGS
ETHAN PADWAY epadway@kansan.com
The Kansan's conference reporter analyzes the 10 teams after two weeks
5. Texas Longhorns (2-0)
National Ranking: No. 24 AP
The Longhorns stayed put at No. 24 after coming back from a 13-0 first-half deficit to defeat BYU 17-16. Against UCLA this Saturday, the Longhorns will usher in a new era as they end the Garrett Gilbert experiment at quarterback. Instead, Texas will rotate quarterbacks Case McCoy and David Ash.
Last Week: Def. BYU 17-16
This Week: UCLA at 2:30 p.m.
6. Iowa State Cyclones (2-0)
Despite winning their first two games by a combined four points, the Cyclones are riding high after their triple-overtime victory against rival Iowa. It marked the first time under coach Paul Rhodes that Iowa State claimed the rivalry's Cy-Hawk trophy.
Last Week: Def. Iowa 44-41 (30T)
This Week: Conneticut at 7 p.m.
7. Kansas Jayhawks (2-0)
The Jayhawks excited their fans with their electrifying last-second 45-42 victory against Northern Illinois. The KU offense is potent and could cause headaches for teams down the road.
Last Week: Def. Northern Illinois 45-42
This Week: Georgia Tech at 11:30 a.m.
The Big 12 is looking strong at the outset of the season. going 14-1 in the first two weeks.
The Red Raiders looked solid in the second half of their opener, but after an idle week, it seemed they were only mentioned in regard to conference realignment. The Red Raiders will get their first chance to really prove themselves when they play a Nevada team in two weeks.
10. Kansas State Wildcats (1-0)
8. Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0)
Last Week: Def. Texas State 50-10
This Week: New Mexico 2:30 p.m.
The Wildcats were idle last week, but they get the bottom spot in the rankings after squeaking by Eastern Kentucky 10-7 in their opener.
Missouri is the only team in the Big 12 with a loss after falling 37-30 in overtime at Arizona State. The loss dropped Missouri out of the Top 25.
9. Missouri Tigers (1-1)
Last Week: Def. by Arizona State 37-30 (OT)
This Week: Western Illinois 6 p.m.
Last Week: Bye
This Week: Kent State 6 p.m.
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