Big 12 Football: Week 2 Power Rankings

By VF Castro | Sep 13, 2016

Sep 10, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas wide receiver Jesse Kroll (88) passes the ball to Central Michigan Chippewas wide receiver Corey Willis (8) during the fourth quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium. Central Michigan won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 10, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks quarterback Ryan Willis (13) is sacked by Ohio Bobcats defensive lineman Tarell Basham (93) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Ohio won 37-21. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Kansas Jayhawks

Not much stock was put into Kansas’ week one victory over Rhode Island, which is unfortunate because many thought it would translate into some ferocity against Ohio, that would hopefully turn into another win. That wasn’t the case, as Kansas lost 27-31, and exploited several fundamental gaps at the same time.

With two fumbled punt returns, a safety, an interception, and just short of 14 minutes of total possession, head coach David Beaty is probably looking for answers, too. The Jayhawks were ineffective in the red zone and converted on ZERO of its eight third-down conversion attempts. Kansas was visibly exhausted, which is on the conditioning staff. But if this level of play continues, Big 12 teams are going to have exhibition games all season–and might even make some of the worst in-conference defenses look decent.

Next Game:

Sat, Sep 17

Memphis

vs.

Kansas

Memphis, Tenn.

11:00 a.m.

Next: 8. Kansas State Wildcats

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