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Big 12 Weekly Rankings: Baylor leads in Week 8
▶ WESLEY DOTSON
@WesleyDee23
With an emphatic win over Kansas, Baylor showcased why it is the best team in the Big 12. West Virginia remains not too far behind with an impressive outing on defense against Texas Tech, and Texas appears to have life after a much-needed 27-6 win over Iowa State.
Kansas is left searching for answers on offense, specifically at the quarterback position. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has Oklahoma playing at a high-level. All that and more in this week's Big 12 Weekly Rankings.
1. Baylor (Record: 6-0, 3-0 Big 12)
The Bears proved why they're the best team in the conference with its 49-7 drubbing of Kansas on Saturday. Its rushing attack continues to plow through every defense it has faced, and quarterback Seth Russell has made very few mistakes all season long.
2. West Virginia (Record:
5-0, 2-0 Big 12)
This defense was impressive on Saturday, limiting Texas Tech and its high-octane offense to 17 points. Ball control (216.2 rushing yards per game) and a strong defense (ranked second in the Big 12) continue to be major keys for West Virginia.
3. Oklahoma (Record: 4-2,
3-0 Big 12)
On a three-game winning streak, the Sooners seem to finally be back on track. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has been red hot. He threw four touchdowns passes against Kansas State on Saturday and now has the highest passer efficiency rating in the conference (180.4).
4. TCU (Record: 4-2, 2-1 Big 12)
TCU will be seeking an upset win when they travel to play West Virginia Saturday. The strong play of both quarterback Kenny Hill and the fifth-ranked defense this season gives TCU a chance for that potential upset.
5. Oklahoma State (Record; 4-2, 2-1 Big 12)
The Cowboys hope to secure their third-straight Big 12 victory this season against the Jayhawks on Saturday. The duo of quarterback Mason Rudolph and wide receiver James Washington has been strong all season, but there's no doubt they will be in for a tough task against what has been a stout Kansas defense.
6. Texas (Record: 3-3, 1-2 Big 12)
How about D'Onta Foreman? The Texas running back has been stellar as of late, and he picked up 136 yards in a much-needed victory over Iowa State on Saturday. He is averaging a conference-high 146.2 yards per game. The Texas defense also played much better, as it recorded eight sacks on Iowa State quarterbacks. The Long-horns appear to still have life in the Big 12.
7. Kansas State (Record:
3-3, 1-2 Big 12)
Quarterback play has been ugly for the Wildcats this season. They rank last in the Big 12 with 167 yards per game, and it's mostly due to the struggles of Jesse Ertz, who is coming off an ACL injury. He got banged up against Oklahoma, but he is expected to play against Texas. The defense has been able to keep the team in games, but K-State will need more from the quarterback position moving forward.
8. Texas Tech (Record:
3-3, 1-2 Big 12)
The duo of quarterback Patrick Mahomes II and wide receiver Jonathan Giles has been the best in the Big 12 this season, but they were non-existent in the loss to K-State. This high-octane offense will be looking to get back on track and hand West Virginia its first loss on Saturday.
9. Kansas (Record: 1-5, 0-3 Big 12)
This offense has been disappointing. Quarterback Ryan Willis threw three other interceptions against Baylor and is clearly still developing. The rushing game is also troubling; it's been non-existent for most of the season. More importantly, Kansas coach David Beaty needs to make a decision on who will be the starting quarterback. The shared snaps, primarily between Willis and Montell Cozart, appear to be hurting the team.
10. Iowa State (Record:
1-6, 0-4 Big 12)
The rough year for the Cyclones continues. The offensive line for Iowa State has had very little protection for quarterback Joel Lanning, and the offense doesn't have any explosive playmakers. Its rushing attack which was supposed to be a strong suit - ranks only seventh in the Big 12 with 138.4 yards per game. The defense has also given up a conference-high 29 touchdowns this season.
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