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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; Ames, IA, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Jesse Ertz (16) avoids a tackle from Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Jhaustin Thomas (8) at Jack Trice Stadium. The Wildcats beat the Cyclones 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Jesse Ertz (16) avoids a tackle from Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Jhaustin Thomas (8) at Jack Trice Stadium. The Wildcats beat the Cyclones 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kansas State Wildcats (Record: 5-3)

Having won four of its last five games, the Kansas State Wildcats’ 31-26 win over the Iowa State Cyclones certainly pulls them within bowl reach. Although, the win is certainly nothing to write home about, especially considering Kansas State’s backloaded schedule to finish the season.

Quarterback Jesse Ertz completed 18 of 28 passes for just 151 yards and a touchdown, but Kansas State was shutout in the fourth quarter completely. Defensively, the numbers are even more worrisome, considering the scheduling to finish out the regular season. Kansas State allowed 493 total yards against a 1-7 (0-5 in Big 12 play) Iowa State team, which included two, fourth quarter touchdowns.

I imagine phrases such as “Kansas State held off Iowa State” is leaving Wildcats’ fans with a very uneasy feeling. Still, with No. 22 Oklahoma State visiting Manhattan this weekend, followed by games at Baylor, and TCU to wrap the season, Kansas State has to find ways to create more separation.

Next Game:

 Sat, Nov 05 Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State Manhattan, Kan. 2:30 p.m. ABC / ESPN2
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