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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; Texas Longhorns quarterback Shane Buechele (7) has the ball stripped by Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Jordan Willis (75) 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; Texas Longhorns quarterback Shane Buechele (7) has the ball stripped by Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Jordan Willis (75) during a game at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. The Wildcats won, 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Kansas State Wildcats (Record: 4-3)

A win is a win, but Texas dominated Kansas State in the second half, holding the Wildcats to just a field goal after quarterback Jesse Ertz accounted for a passing touchdown in the first quarter and two rushing touchdowns in the second quarter. Considering the weapons Kansas State has, Ertz shouldn’t be the only one racking up points.

Ball security was also an issue, as the Wildcats turned the ball over three times. The clock also seemed to be an issue as Kansas State maintained possession for 38:27, compared to just 21:33 by the Longhorns. To escape with a marginal three-point win against a struggling team, that says the Wildcats simply aren’t being efficient enough on offense. While the Kansas State defense held the Longhorns to just 2.3 yards-per-carry rushing, it also allowed a total of 344 yards of total offense, too.

Kansas State has the manpower to dominate Iowa State this weekend, but in Ames, anything is possible.

Next Game:

Sat, Oct 29 Iowa State vs. Kansas State Ames, Iowa 11:00 a.m. FSN
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