Big 12 Football: Week 3 Power Rankings

By VF Castro | Sep 20, 2016

Sep 17, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Jerome Baker (17) and defensive end Jalyn Holmes (11) and defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (59) during the game at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 17, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Taj Williams (2) cannot catch a pass while defended by Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jomal Wiltz (17) in the third quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Iowa State Cyclones (Record: 0-3)

Sticking to my power ranking trends, the Cyclones are coming off its first 0-3 start since 1997, so it’s hard to place them any higher than 10th. Having bucked tradition of scheduling fluid non-conference scheduling and taking on TCU in Week 2, Iowa State will take on San Jose State this week before heading to Baylor.

The Cyclones have continued quarterbacking issues, and even though reps have been split, the offensive numbers are bad enough to make the Big 12’s most inconsistent defenses look good. For head coach Matt Campbell, that’s a frustrating reality, but the Cyclones need to see every play as a learning opportunity this season.

Next Game:

Sat, Sep 24

Iowa State

vs.

San Jose State

Ames, Iowa

11:00 a.m.

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