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Big 12 Football: Week 7 Power Rankings

By VF Castro

Oct 15, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Shelton Gibson (1) prepares to make a catch in front of Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back D.J. Polite-Bray (3) at Jones AT&T Stadium. West Virginia defeated Texas Tech 48-17.Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Shelton Gibson (1) prepares to make a catch in front of Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back D.J. Polite-Bray (3) at Jones AT&T Stadium. West Virginia defeated Texas Tech 48-17.Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Jordan Elliott (55) and defensive end Breckyn Hager (44) and linebacker Anthony Wheeler (45) tackle Iowa Stte Cyclones quarterback Joel Lanning (7) during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns won 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Jordan Elliott (55) and defensive end Breckyn Hager (44) and linebacker Anthony Wheeler (45) tackle Iowa Stte Cyclones quarterback Joel Lanning (7) during the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns won 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /

9.  Iowa State Cyclones (Record: 1-6)

Iowa State held a 6-3 lead over the Texas Longhorns, but were completely dominated in the second half.

The Cyclones registered zero sacks, and were unable to capitalize off the Longhorns’ two turnovers. Additionally, despite winning time of possession (31:16), Iowa State could only amass 280 total yards of offense, compared to 505 yards by Texas.

In order for Iowa State to become competitive it has to do a number of things, but at first glance, the Cyclones were just 6 of 19 on third down conversions, and converted on just 1 of 3, fourth down conversions. Winning in the Big 12 conference is a difference between whether a team can rack up points, and if you’re not converting, you’re not putting yourself into scoring situations. A major problem is that Iowa State is averaging just 2.3 yards-per-carry, and 5.4 yards-per-catch. That in itself is limiting the play-calling options, and something Kansas State will capitalize on in two weeks.

Next Game:

Sat, Oct 29 Iowa State  vs. Kansas State Ames, Iowa TBA
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