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.