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; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears cornerback Tion Wright (3) and Southern Methodist Mustangs wide receiver Xavier Castille (2) fight for the ball in the end zone during the second half at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeated the Mustangs 40-13. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Baylor Bears

Unlike most of the Big 12 this weekend, Baylor’s secondary came up big against SMU on Saturday with three total interceptions–two by safety Orion Stewart alone. With quarterback Seth Russell starting the game off balance and lethargic, Baylor was bailed out on multiple defensive plays, which contributed greatly to the momentum shift after the half–when both Baylor and SMU were tied at 6-6 apiece.

Russell and the offense haven’t been playing its best football thus far, but one more non-conference game against Rice to start the football weekend on Friday should provide one more much needed dress rehearsal.

Moving forward, Baylor’s depth will be pushed to its brink, so this is the time in the season where Bears’ fans should prepare for anything to happen.

Next Game:

Fri, Sep 16

Rice

vs.

Baylor

Houston, Texas

7:00 p.m.

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