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Big 12 Football: Week 9 Power Rankings

By VF Castro

Oct 29, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns players Brando Hodges (58), Quincy Vasser (44), and Malcolm Roach (32) celebrate after defeating the Baylor Bears 35-34 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns players Brando Hodges (58), Quincy Vasser (44), and Malcolm Roach (32) celebrate after defeating the Baylor Bears 35-34 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs place kicker Brandon Hatfield (27) misses a field goal in double overtime against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Texas Tech won 27-24 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs place kicker Brandon Hatfield (27) misses a field goal in double overtime against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Texas Tech won 27-24 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

8. TCU Horned Frogs (Record: 4-2)

TCU head coach Gary Patterson is easily one of the most likable coaches in the Big 12, primarily for his demeanor. So for coach Patterson to pull transfer quarterback Kenny Hill after completing 15/29 for 160 yards and one interception for Foster Sawyer, it showed the Texas Tech defense that TCU had limited faith in its offense, and David Gibbs was able to capitalize.

Kicker Brandon Hatfield was perfect on PAT’s, but struggled on field goals, where he made just 1/4 attempts, including a field goal attempt in double overtime. Texas Tech kicker Clayton Hatfield would go on to kick the game winning field goal to end it on the ensuing possession.

The biggest red flag for TCU wasn’t the kicking situation, however, it was in scoring efficiency. TCU ranks No. 73 in the nation in redzone scoring, making 41 trips inside the 20 for a .829 scoring percentage. On Saturday afternoon, the Horned Frogs came up empty on three trips in scoring territory, including three missed field goals from 37, 15, and 39 yards out, and one interception at the Texas Tech 39 yard line.

With TCU and Baylor coming off brutal losses and bowl eligibility implications on the line for the Horned Frogs, Saturday’s game will be something to pay attention to.

Next Game:

 Sat, Nov 05 Baylor vs. TCU Waco, Texas FOX
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