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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 8, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) talks with head coach Mike Gundy before a play against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma State won 38-31. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) talks with head coach Mike Gundy before a play against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma State won 38-31. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports /

4.  Oklahoma State Cowboys (Record: 5-2)

Oklahoma State was able to create separation after the half, where it led Kansas by just 17-13. Nobody has ruled out an upset at the hands of the Kansas Jayhawks this season, so leading by that margin wasn’t very settling for the Cowboys.

Kansas held on to a momentary lead, but running back Justice Hill managed to inch one into the end zone just before the half. Capitalizing off three turnovers, the Cowboys scored 17 points, which included an interception by safety Jordan Sterns. Oklahoma State attempted several laterals before they were downed at the 1-yard line, but scored on the following play.

While Oklahoma State was able to do a much better job at taking care of the football and preventing Kansas from some defensive opportunities, the Cowboys’ offensive line was no match for Kansas, which registered five sacks on quarterback Mason Rudolph. Against a West Virginia team that ranks No. 71 in the nation in sacks at 12, for 101 yards, protecting the quarterback next week will be a concern for Mike Gundy’s offense.

Next Game:

Sat, Oct 29 Oklahoma State vs. West Virginia Stillwater, Okla. 11:00 a.m. FOX
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