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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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Oct 22, 2016; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats defensive back DJ Reed (2) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Longhorns cornerback Davante Davis (9) during a game at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. The Wildcats won, 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats defensive back DJ Reed (2) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Longhorns cornerback Davante Davis (9) during a game at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. The Wildcats won, 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Texas Longhorns (Record: 3-4)

The Texas Longhorns’ 27-6 win over the Iowa State Cyclones two weeks ago was much needed for head coach Charlie Strong–whose seat went from warm to scalding in the past month. But despite the victory snapping a four game losing streak, the Longhorns were unable to hold it together against Kansas State.

Texas was able to take advantage of some second-half mistakes by Kansas State, which was stout through the first half. Having led by 21 at halftime and scoring just a field goal through 30 minutes of play proved that defensive adjustments the Longhorns have made thus far have been efficient. But in order to be the difference maker in a league dominated by offense, it needs to become more consistent.

Kansas State quarterback Jesse Ertz dominated the Longhorns’ run defense with 18 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns. So against a Baylor team that scored five rushing touchdowns against Kansas last weekend, adjustments must be made this week.

Next Game:

 Sat, Oct 29 Texas vs. Baylor Austin, Texas 2:30 p.m. ABC
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