Big 12 Football: Week 9 Power Rankings

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Oct 29, 2016; Stillwater, OK, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Skyler Howard (3) sacked by Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive tackle Vincent Taylor (96) during the first half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Oklahoma State Cowboys (Record: 6-2)

The Oklahoma State Cowboys successfully handed the Big 12 conference its first upset of the day on Saturday with a 37-20 victory over the No. 10 ranked West Virginia Mountaineers. With a 33-26 overtime victory last year against the Mountaineers, the Cowboys probably felt pretty confident coming into the game, despite having lost two games this season.

While the Mountaineers have surpassed all expectations and emerged as the Big 12’s dark horse, it was only a matter of time before a team caught on to their game plan. West Virginia ranks No. 24 in the nation in passing yards at 2,033, but the Cowboys held quarterback Skyler Howard to just 212 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Taking advantage of a likely tired unit that has been stout, the Cowboys were able to rack up 358 yards of offense, with Mason Rudolph accounting for 273 total yards, and three touchdowns.

Hosting Kansas State this weekend should be fun, as both teams have been establishing defensive fortitude, and balanced offensive attacks this season.

Next Game:

Sat, Nov 05

Kansas State

vs.

Oklahoma State

Manhattan, Kan.

2:30 p.m.

ABC / ESPN2

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