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    BYU, Iowa State Lead, – UCF, Arizona, TCU Drop (Week 7)
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    BYU, Iowa State Lead, – UCF, Arizona, TCU Drop (Week 7)

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    The Big 12 Conference is the most entertaining yet frustrating conference in all of college football. While there are one or two top teams in most P4 leagues, the race for the Big 12 title is wide open as a number of teams have realistic chances of becoming conference champions at the end of the year.

    Every week is crazier than ever and this past week did not disappoint.

    Houston – which hadn't scored in two games – went on the road to TCU, which had nearly three touchdowns, and won 30-19.

    We also beat Texas Tech on the road and got an important win over Arizona 28-22 despite being a touchdown underdog. The Wildcats looked to capitalize on their big win over Utah two weeks ago, but the Raid Raiders gave them a warm welcome with a loss in the Big 12 home opener in Arizona.

    Meanwhile, West Virginia invaded Stillwater, Oklahoma and destroyed Oklahoma State 38-14. This is a Cowboys team that was supposed to be contending for the conference championship, with voters placing them third in preseason Big 12 polls.

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    Speaking of flops, Kansas, projected to finish fourth in the preseason poll, is now 1-5 on the year after losing another heartbreaking game, this time to Arizona State, 35-31.

    Arizona State is now 4-1 on the year and 1-1 in conference play. Texas Tech, which beat the Sun Devils two weeks ago, is 5-1 and 3-0 in big play. The Red Raiders are the only Big 12 team with three conference wins.

    Currently, the Big 12 has four teams remaining in the rankings (No. 11 Iowa, No. 14 BYU, No. 16 Utah and No. 18 Kansas State). The Big 12 Conference also has two teams (Texas Tech and Colorado) receiving votes, up from three last week (Arizona, Oklahoma State and Colorado).

    How does the Big 12 fare in this week's power rankings? Let's take a look.

    ** As a reminder, the rankings are based on teams' performances so far this season. This is NOT a prediction of where they will end up. **

    Big 12 Power Rankings Week 7 Big 12 Football Preseason Poll (Media)
    1. BYU (5-0, 2-0) 1.Utah
    2. Iowa State (5-0, 2-0) 2. Kansas State
    3. Kansas State (4-1, 1-1) 3. Oklahoma State
    4. Texas Tech (5-1, 3-0) 4. Kansas
    5. Utah (4-1, 1-1) 5.Arizona
    6. Colorado (4-1, 2-0) 6. Iowa State
    7. Arizona (3-2, 1-1) 7. West Virginia
    8. Arizona State (4-1, 1-1) 8.UCF
    9. West Virginia (3-2, 2-0) 9. Texas Tech
    10.Cincinnati (3-2, 1-1) 10. TCU
    11. UCF (3-2, 1-1) 11.Colorado
    12. Oklahoma State (3-2, 0-2) 12. Baylor
    13. Baylor (2-4, 0-3) 13.BYU
    14. TCU (3-3, 1-2) 14.Cincinnati
    15.Houston (2-4, 1-2) 15.Houston
    16. Kansas (1-5, 0-3) 16. Arizona State

    No. 1 BYU (5-0, 2-0, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 1

    Wins: Southern Illinois (41-13), SMU (18-15), Wyoming (34-14), No. 13 Kansas State (38-9), Baylor (34-28)
    Losses: None

    BYU (5-0) is coming off a bye week. The Cougars host Arizona (3-2) in a high-stakes showdown, with FOX's Big Noon Kickoff taking place in Provo, Utah for the first time ever. Saturday's game will be the Cougars' annual homecoming game as the Cougars look to make another statement on national television.

    Next: vs. Arizona (3-2)

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    No. 2 Iowa State (5-0, 2-0, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 2

    Wins: North Dakota (21-3), No. 21 Iowa (20-19), Arkansas State (52-7), Houston (20-0), Baylor (43-21)
    Losses: None

    Playing in front of a nationally televised crowd, Iowa State did not disappoint as the Cyclones earned a commanding 43-21 home win over Baylor. With the win, Iowa State and BYU remain the only undefeated teams in the Big 12. So far, BYU has a stronger record, but Iowa State isn't far behind.

    This week, both schools face one of their biggest tests so far this season: BYU hosts Arizona while Iowa State takes on West Virginia. The Cougars and Cyclones will look to keep their undefeated seasons alive.

    Next up: @ West Virginia (3-2)

    No. 3 Kansas State (4-1, 1-1, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 3

    Wins: UT Martin (41-6), Tulane (34-27), No. 20 Arizona (31-7), No. 20 Oklahoma State (42-20)
    Losses: BYU (9-38)

    Bye week

    Next up: @Colorado (4-1)

    No. 4 Texas Tech (5-1, 3-0, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 5

    Wins: Abilene Christian (52-51), North Texas (66-21), Arizona State (30-22), Cincinnati (44-41), Arizona (28-22)
    Losses: Washington State (16-37)

    Despite being a touchdown underdog, Texas Tech moved up one spot after entering Tucson and coming away with a 28-22 victory. The Raid Raiders are currently the poster children for the Big 12 title.

    Unfortunately for Texas Tech, the Raid Raiders have a bye this week, so we'll see if that momentum carries over into next week.

    Next up: Bye Week

    No. 5 Utah (4-1, 1-1, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 4

    Wins: Southern Utah (49-0), Baylor (23-12), Utah State (38-21), No. 14 Oklahoma State (22-19)
    Losses: Arizona (10-23)

    The early season win over Oklahoma State isn't looking great now that the Cowboys have lost three games in a row. That's why Texas Tech is ahead this week as the Red Raiders have the better record.

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    Next up: @ Arizona State (4-1)

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    No. 6 Colorado (4-1, 2-0, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 7

    Wins: North Dakota State (31-26), Colorado State (28-9), Baylor (38-31), UCF (48-21)
    Losses: Nebraska (10-28)

    Colorado has won three straight games and is coming off a bye week. The Buffs will host No. 18 Kansas State in a game late Saturday night on ESPN. A win this weekend would solidify Colorado as a Big 12 contender this year as the Buffs look for their biggest win yet.

    Next: vs. Kansas State (4-1)

    No. 7 Arizona (3-2, 1-1, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 6

    Wins: New Mexico (61-39), Northern Arizona (22-10), Utah (23-10)
    Losses: No. 14 Kansas Sate (7-31)

    Arizona dropped a spot after blowing a late lead at home against Texas Tech. The only reason the Wildcats didn't lose more is their win over Utah. We will know this weekend whether Arizona is a contender or a contender when they take on BYU.

    Next up: @BYU (5-0)

    No. 8 Arizona State (4-1, 1-1, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 11

    Wins: Wyoming (48-7), Mississippi State (30-23), Texas State (31-28)
    Losses: Texas Tech (22-30)

    The Sun Devils gathered all their strength to defeat Kansas in a last-second thriller. It was the first Big 12 win in program history. We'll know if Arizona State is a Big 12 contender or contender after they play Utah on Friday night. Both teams come into the game 4-1.

    Next up: vs. Kansas (1-4)

    No. 9 West Virginia (3-2, 2-0, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 12

    Wins: UAlbany (49-14), Kansas (32-28), Oklahoma State (38-14).
    Losses: No. 8 Penn State (12-34), Pittsburgh (34-38)

    West Virginia is playing like many expected all year when they went on the road and defeated Oklahoma State 38-14. Now they look to keep the momentum going against No. 11 Iowa State at home. A win on Saturday would solidify the Mountaineers as Big 12 contenders after a slow start to the season.

    Next up: vs. Iowa State (5-0)

    No. 10 Cincinnati (3-2, 1-1, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 10

    Wins: Towson (38-20), Miami OH (27-16), Houston (34-0)
    Losses: Pittsburgh (27-28), Texas Tech (41-44)

    Cincinnati enjoyed a bye week as they faced a UCF team that has lost two games in a row. UCF is favored by 3, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Bearcats win on Saturday.

    Next up: @UCF

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    No. 11 UCF (3-2, 1-1, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 8

    Wins: New Hampshire (57-3), Sam Houston (45-0), TCU (35-34)
    Losses: Colorado (21-48), Florida (13-24)

    What a fall from grace. Back-to-back losses to Colorado and Florida sent the Knights to the bottom of the conference. UCF does not have a decisive win yet, but any win at this point would be welcome for UCF fans and players.

    Next: vs. Cincinnati (3-2)

    No. 12 Oklahoma State (3-3, 0-2, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 9

    Wins: South Dakota State (44-20), Arkansas (39-31, 2OT), Tulsa (45-10)
    Losses: No. 10 Utah (19-22), No. 23 Kansas State (20-42), West Virginia (14-38)

    Just like UCF, Oklahoma State has fallen from grace as the Cowboys have lost three straight games. Luckily for Cowboys fans, the team has a bye this week as the program tries to regroup and get back on its feet.

    Next up: bye week.

    No. 13 Baylor (2-4, 0-3, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 14

    Wins: Tarleton State (45-3), Air Force (31-3)
    Losses: Utah (12-23), Colorado (31-38), BYU (28-34), Iowa State (21-43)

    It's not often you lose and move up, but that's where we are right now in the Big 12… The Bears have played the toughest schedule yet, with games against conference contenders: Iowa State, BYU and Utah.

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    No. 14 TCU (3-3, 1-2, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 13

    Wins: Stanford (34-27), Long Island University (45-0), Kansas (38-27)
    Losses: UCF (34-35), SMU (42-66), Houston (19-30)

    TCU lost to Houston despite being a nearly three-touchdown favorite at home. The Horned Frogs have had a great start to the season but have now lost three of their last four games. Luckily there is a bye week this week.

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    No. 15 Houston (2-4, 1-2, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 16

    Wins: Rice (33-7), TCU (30-19)
    Losses: UNLV (7-27), Oklahoma (12-16), Cincinnati (0-34), Iowa State (0-20)

    Houston ended its two-game scoreless streak and goes on the road with a great win over TCU. I moved Houston up one spot and was close to putting the Cougars above TCU. But that will have to wait another week as Houston has to prove whether last week was a fluke or not.

    Next up: Bye Week

    No. 16 Kansas (1-5, 0-3, Big 12)

    Last week's ranking: No. 15

    Wins: Lindenwood (48-3)
    Losses: Illinois (17-23), UNLV (20-23), West Virginia (28-32), TCU (27-38), Arizona State (31-35)

    There's a new bottom-feeder in the Big 12. Kansas, yes, Kansas. The Jayhawks were considered one of the favorites in the Big 12 and are now on track to miss a bowl game. Luckily there is a bye week this week as she is much needed for the program.

    Is it time for basketball season yet?

    Next up: Bye Week

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