POWER RANKINGS

Breaking down the Big 12

1. Oklahoma:

Quarterback Jalen Hurts accounted for each of Oklahoma’s four touchdowns in a sloppy victory over TCU.

2. Baylor:

The Bears clinched a berth into the Big 12 title game by thumping the Longhorns in every phase of the game. Matt Rhule should be the national coach of the year.

3. Oklahoma State:

The Cowboys have quietly won four straight games, which is currently the longest streak in the Big 12.

4. Iowa State:

The Cyclones can reach eight wins in a relatively disappointing season with a victory over Kansas State. The pieces are in place for a run in 2020.

5. Kansas State:

The Wildcats beat Texas Tech on the road with a formula straight from Bill Snyder. K-State relied on special teams, a strong defense and timely passing.

6. Texas:

Chaos is sure to ensue in Austin after the early signing period with Tom Herman needing to make changes following a disappointing 2019 season.

7. TCU:

The Horned Frogs nearly pulled off an upset at Oklahoma. Gary Patterson’s squad needs a home win against West Virginia to reach bowl eligibility.

8. Texas Tech:

The Red Raiders could build momentum in the offseason by closing the year with a victory over a fragile Texas squad.

9. West Virginia:

Neal Brown helped lay a solid foundation for this Mountaineers program moving forward even if the results in year one don’t reflect much improvement.

10. Kansas:

The Jayhawks almost beat Iowa State, so there’s that.