Big 12 Power Rankings

1. Texas 7-1, 4-0 – The Longhorns backed their way into a win in Libclon thanks to a late fumble and horrible coaching by Nebraska. Regardless good teams find ways to win and Texas will keep their top spot for another week. The way A&M is playing we have to add them to the “potentially dangerous games” list. Potentially Dangerous Games: November 24 Texas A&M. Last Week’s Ranking #1

2. Oklahoma 5-2, 2-1 – Suddenly things have calmed down a little in the Sooner nation. It’s amazing what a win will do for you. The Sooners move up to the second spot by default.
Potentially Dangerous Games: October 28th at Missouri, November 25th at Oklahoma State. Last Week’s Ranking #3

3. Missouri 7-1, 3-1 – The Tigers returned to thei winning ways against Kasnas State and could return to the #2 spot with a win over Oklahoma this weekend. It will be a tougher chore without sack leader DE Brian Smith. Potentially Dangerous Games: October 28th Oklahoma, November 4th at Nebraska. Last Week's Ranking 6

4. Texas A&M 7-1, 3-1 – How do the Aggies luck into these wins. Fran definitely has his mojo working! Potentially Dangerous Games: Every game left on the schedule. Last Week’s Ranking #4

5. Nebraska 6-2, 3-1 – Coaching mistakes will almost always erase the ability of good players. Welcome to Nebraska football.
Potentially Dangerous Games: November 4th Missouri. Last Week’s Ranking #2

6. Baylor 4-4, 3-1 – This is not your mom and dad’s Baylor Bears. This team is actually winning games. Two more wins will put the Bears in a bowl game. Wow! Potentially Dangerous Games: Every game left on the schedule. Last Week’s Ranking #7

7. Oklahoma State 4-3, 1-2 – A heartbreaking loss at home to A&M has Pokes fans talking about a change a defensive coordinator. Moore losses like Saturday’s will have them talking about a head coach change.
Potentially Dangerous Games: Every game left on the schedule. Last Week’s Ranking 5

8. Texas Tech 5-3, 2-2 – Things will get better for the Red Raiders. Just not this weekend against Texas.
Potentially Dangerous Games: October 28th Texas, November 11 at Oklahoma. Last Week’s Ranking #11

9. Iowa State 3-5, 0-4 – I actually picked the Cyclones to win the Big 12 north. Thanks for making me look good guys! Potentially Dangerous Games: Every game but Colorado (November 11th). Last Week’s Ranking #9

10. Colorado 1-7, 1-3 – Congrats to the Buffaloes for being the first Big 12 team to be eliminated from a post season bowl game. Colorado fans don’t even have basketball to look forward to. Potentially Dangerous Games: Every game left on the schedule. Last Week’s Ranking 10

11. Kansas State 4-4, 1-3 – The Wildcats did nothing to move up from the bottom of the rankings (they were handled by Missouri) but fortunately Kasas looked way more pathetic.
Potentially Dangerous Games: Every game left on the schedule. Last Week’s Ranking #12

12. Kansas 3-5, 0-4 – Good news Jayhawk fans. Basketball is just a few weeks away! Is Kansas the most disapointing team in the conference? Suddenly even Colorado is a “potentially dangerous game.” Potentially Dangerous Games: Every game left on the schedule. Last Week’s Ranking 8

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