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Big 12 Football: Week 8 Power Rankings

By VF Castro

Oct 22, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; A general overview of Jones AT&T Stadium during the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 66-59. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; A general overview of Jones AT&T Stadium during the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 66-59. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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With Week 8 of the Big 12 Football calendar in the books, it’s time for another round of conference power rankings.

Week 7 provided for some smooth wins for several teams, some tense moments for others and more offense than most people are used to. In some way or another, this weekend was probably one of the most definitive measuring sticks for how we can expect the rest of the season to play out in the Big 12 conference.

Some teams were able to bounce back after almost demoralizing performances, others just can’t seem to find a rhythm and build on momentum and some appear to be on the easy path to a New Years Six bowl game–if not the National Championship. For outsiders, the Big 12 conference is one that lacks discipline and defense. But for those who know the conference well, it provides endless entertainment, instant classics and plenty of conversation.

Disclaimer:

The following power rankings are based on observations for weeks 1-8, while forecasting playoff implications; there are no additional factors, so expect these rankings to change a lot this season based off how powerfully these teams are performing.

For those keeping track, here are my Big 12 Power Rankings for Week 7.

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