1. Oklahoma State Cowboys (-) (3-0)
The Cowboys looked like playoff contenders scoring 49 points in the first half, on the road, against Pittsburgh without breaking a sweat. A bigger test comes this Saturday vs TCU. It’s in Stillwater, so expect OSU to be undefeated heading into Lubbock in two weeks time.
2. Oklahoma Sooners (-) (3-0)
No let down for the Sooners this week against Tulane winning easily 56-14. Lincoln Riley continues to flourish with a full cupboard of talent, an established DC and a Senior, Heisman candidate quarterback in Baker Mayfield. Heading to Waco this weekend shouldn’t change any of that.
3. West Virginia Mountaineers (+2) (2-1)
West Virginia gets a bump just because it feels like they are trending in that direction. They go to Kansas this weekend and after a tough opener against Virginia Tech (losing by 7), they have looked to be the solid team we all expected them to be this year.
4. TCU Horned Frogs (- 1) (3-0)
TCU may have gotten caught looking ahead against SMU. Though eventually winning by 20, this game was way closer than expected in the first half. TCU’s offense looked lost at times and SMU took advantage. What doomed SMU was two chances to get touchdowns, but settled for FGs that could have put the game out of reach early.
5. Kansas State Wildcats (-1) (2-1)
Hard to see this one coming as Kansas State only managed 7 points against Vanderbilt. This coming after putting up 55 in each of their first two games (admittedly against weaker opponents). Not the best way to head into their bye week.
6. Texas Tech Red Raiders (+1) (2-0)
Texas Tech looked awesome in the first half, but faded for a variety of reasons in the 2nd half. Beating Arizona State, who returned all their big time play-makers is nothing to sneeze about, no matter what the final score was. A 4th quarter stand by the defense is a welcome sight for this team and if Tech can beat Houston this weekend, it’s going to be a wild night in Lubbock when Oklahoma State comes calling.
7. Texas Longhorns (-1) (1-2)
Hard to move Texas down at all for their performance against the then ranked #4 USC Trojans. The trend is very positive for Texas fans after dropping the first game to Maryland, they blew out San Jose St and took a Top 5 team into OT. Teams that have to face Texas later in the season are holding their breath because this team could be more formidable with each passing week.
8. Iowa State Cyclones (-) (2-1)
Iowa State rights the ship to an extent with a 41-14 win over Akron. Iowa State will be trouble for some teams and their time in the lower tier isn’t expected to last much longer. Just give them time.
9. Kansas Jayhawks (-) (1-2)
Kansas losses their second game of the season to Ohio 42-30. Not as close as the final score would suggest I’m afraid as it was 39-14 at the end of the 3rd quarter. Kansas welcomes West Virginia to town this weekend which could find Kansas 1-3 to start the season.
10. Baylor Bears (-) (0-3)
The rest of the Big 12 is partying like it’s 2009 with the fall of the Baylor Bears. They are 0-3 and have lost their last nine... yes NINE, regular season games. Going to Norman this weekend should bring that to an even 10.
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