Big 12 Football – Power Rankings Week 7

We have a serious shake up at the top of the Big 12 Power Rankings this week.  The top three contenders for the Big 12 North title all lost this week (Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri).  The Big 12 South now dominates the rankings holding the top 4 spots.  Oklahoma State moved from 5 to 2 and Texas Tech climbed up 4 spots from 7 to 3.  Texas A&M was bludgeoned by Kansas State, dropping them to the bottom of the rankings.  Colorado gets out of the basement for the first time jumping to the 10 spot with their victory over 17th ranked Kansas.  Texas remains on top after squeaking out a victory over the rival Sooners.

Big Twelve Football – Power Rankings (Week Seven)

Hubert Anyiam had his best game as a Cowboy against Missouri

1. Texas Longhorns – Overall (6-0) Big 12 (3-0) – BCS Ranking 3
Last week: (2) Texas 16 (20) Oklahoma 13
Texas struggled again in the first half, but they continue to find a way to win.  Colt McCoy gets all the headlines, but the defense and special teams are winning the games.
Up next: (3) Texas at Missouri

2. Oklahoma State Cowboys – Overall (5-1) Big 12 (2-0) – BCS Ranking 14
Last week: (16) Oklahoma State 33 Missouri 17
Hubert Anyiam had a break out performance against the Tigers filling in for the suspended Dez Bryant.  The Cowboys continue to find a way to win without two of their best players (Kendall Hunter and Bryant).
Up next: (14) Oklahoma State at Baylor

3. Texas Tech Red Raiders – Overall (5-2) Big 12 (2-1)
Last week: Texas Tech 31 (15) Nebraska 10
A nice road win for Mike Leach and the Red Raiders at Nebraska.  Kansas State put 62 on Texas A&M, will Tech score triple digits?
Up next: Texas A&M at Texas Tech

4. Oklahoma Sooners – Overall (3-3) Big 12 (1-1)
Will OU shut Bradford down for the year with the shoulder injury? Oklahoma’s defense is legit and will keep them in every game.
Last week: (2) Texas 16 (20) Oklahoma 13
Up next: Oklahoma at (25) Kansas

5. Nebraska Cornhuskers – Overall (4-2) Big 12 (1-1)
Last week: Texas Tech 31 (15) Nebraska 10
Nebraska fans booed their team off the field at halftime.  The defense is good, but the offense needs to get things going if they are going to win the Big 12 North.
Up next: Iowa State at Nebraska

6. Kansas Jayhawks – Overall (5-1) Big 12 (1-1) – BCS Ranking 25
Last week: Colorado 34 (17) Kansas 30
The defense has struggled against two below average Big 12 offenses (Iowa State and Colorado). Tougher match ups are ahead starting this week when the Sooners come to town.
Up next: Oklahoma at (25) Kansas

7. Missouri Tigers – Overall (4-2) Big 12 (0-2)
Last week: (16) Oklahoma State 33 Missouri 17
The Tigers lost the turnover battle 4 to 0 in the loss to Oklahoma State, three of the turnovers were Blaine Gabbert interceptions.  Mizzou will have to reverse that trend to have a shot against the Longhorns.
Up next: (3) Texas at Missouri

8. Kansas State Wildcats – Overall (4-3) Big 12 (2-1)
Last week: Kansas State 62 Texas A&M 14
After being embarrassed by Texas Tech a week earlier (66-14), the Wildcats returned the favor to the Aggies.  KSU leads the Big 12 North at 2-1 and they have a very winnable game this week.
Up next: Colorado at Kansas State

9. Iowa State Cyclones – Overall (4-3) Big 12 (1-2)
Last week: Iowa State 24 Baylor 10
Iowa State snapped an 11 game conference losing streak.  The Cyclones travel to Lincoln to take on an angry Nebraska team this Saturday.
Up next: Iowa State at Nebraska

10. Colorado Buffaloes – Overall (2-4) Big 12 (1-1)
Last week: Colorado 34 (17)Kansas 30
Colorado held on for a nice victory over 17th ranked Kansas. The change at quarterback proved effective, at least for one week. The Buffs need a win this week at Kansas State if they are going to turn the season around.
Up next: Colorado at Kansas State

11. Baylor Bears – Overall (3-3) Big 12 (0-2)
Last week: Iowa State 24 Baylor 10
The Bears loss to Iowa State may have ended any hopes for a bowl game.  Baylor is clearly not the same without Robert Griffin.
Up next: (14) Oklahoma State at Baylor

12. Texas A&M Aggies – Overall (3-3) Big 12 (0-2)
Last week: Kansas State 62 Texas A&M 14
A very average Kansas State offense hung 62 on the Aggies last week.  Texas A&M must now travel to Lubbock to take on one of the top rated offenses in the country – it could get UGLY in a hurry.
Up next: Texas A&M at Texas Tech