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Big 12 Football: Week 5 Power Rankings

By VF Castro

Oct 1, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Dana Holgorsen celebrates with West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Skyler Howard (3) after beating the Kansas State Wildcats at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Dana Holgorsen celebrates with West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Skyler Howard (3) after beating the Kansas State Wildcats at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs running back Kyle Hicks (21) scores a touchdown past Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Dakota Austin (27) during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs running back Kyle Hicks (21) scores a touchdown past Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Dakota Austin (27) during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

5.  TCU Horned Frogs (Record: 3-2)

Most knew Oklahoma (coming off a bye) would be on its A-game headed into Saturday’s game against TCU, so for TCU to truly show conference title viability, a win in this game was a must. Unfortunately for the Horned Frogs, the Sooners won 52-46, which included a third quarter shutout.

TCU quarterback Kenny Hill was sensational, putting up 449-yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. But the game-changing statistic that seems to be plaguing TCU this season, is in defensive efficiency.

As we’ve seen time and time again in the Big 12 particularly, regardless of how prolific your offense is, a porous defense defines your wins/loss column. With TCU giving up an average of 416.6 yards-per-game, it’s going to be an uphill battle this season, but it’s clear they’re not bringing enough pressure, as highlighted by registering zero QB hurries against OU, and just two sacks on Baker Mayfield.

Next Game:

Sat, Oct 08 Kansas vs. TCU Lawrence, Kan. 11:00 a.m.
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