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FOOTBALL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
BIG 12 POWER RANKINGS
FARZIN VOUSOUGHIAN
fvousougian@kansan.com
1. Kansas State (9-0)
Kansas State wins again and holds its No. 2 national ranking. However, Wildcats fans are holding their breath as they wait for good news on quarterback Collin Klein. Coach Bill Snyder is hopeful that Klein will be available against Texas Christian, according to the Associated Press. Klein sustained a concussion against Oklahoma State on Saturday.
2. Oklahoma (5-3)
Landry Jones does it again. After Oklahoma's second loss of the season, Jones led his team to victory helping the Sooners remain one of the teams in the Big 12. Oklahoma must avoid another loss to maintain a high spot in the rankings.
3. Texas (7-2)
With a big road win for Texas, the final three games are crucial and will determine where they finish in the rankings and in the conference. The Longhorns are a competitive team. If David Ash can be the quarterback he was against Texas Tech, the Longhorns can compete with any team in the Big 12.
4. Texas Tech (6-3)
Texas Tech is slowly declining in the Big 12 after losing its second straight conference game. The Red Raiders only won two of their last five games, all against Big 12 opponents. Coach Tommy Tuberville can't afford to lose his third straight game to Kansas this Saturday.
5. Oklahoma State (5-3)
A dominant Kansas State team snapped Oklahoma's State three-game winning streak on Saturday. Despite the loss, the Cowboys were the first team to put up 30 points on the Wildcats this year and have some positives they can build off. They'll have to limit their turnovers after throwing four interceptions on the road.
6. Texas Christian (6-3)
Texas Christian has faced a lot of roadblocks this season after having to deal with the loss of one quarterback. When Trevone Boykin took over as the quarterback, there was some uncertainty about TCU, but he has found his rhythm and feels more comfortable with his new role.
7. West Virginia (5-3)
West Virginia kicked off the season second in the Big 12 preseason polls and earned seven votes for first place as conference newcomers. Now the Mountaineers have lost their third straight game and are nowhere near the top of the conference. After sitting on top of the conference four weeks ago, coach Dana Holgorsen is disappointed with the state of his team.
8. Iowa State (5-4)
Iowa State has had an up and down season. The Cyclones placed in the top 25 earlier this season, only to fall off and find themselves on the bottom tier of the conference. With games against struggling opponents, like Kansas and West Virginia remaining, they have a shot at digging themselves out of the Big 12 basement.
9. Baylor (4-4)
Baylor earned a much-needed win at home against Kansas. Baylor captured its first conference win of the season, but still have a lot of work to do moving forward, especially with Oklahoma, Kansas State and Texas Tech as its next three opponents.
10. Kansas (1-8)
Kansas is dealing with some growing pains on the road in the Big 12. The Jayhawks have allowed over 40 points in each of their three Big 12 road games. Coach Charlie Weis continues to stay optimistic but desperately wants to coach his team to see his players win.