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Big 12 Football: Week 10 Power Rankings

By VF Castro

Nov 5, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs running back Kyle Hicks (21) celebrates a touchdown against the Baylor Bears during the second half at McLane Stadium. TCU won 62-22. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs running back Kyle Hicks (21) celebrates a touchdown against the Baylor Bears during the second half at McLane Stadium. TCU won 62-22. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Manhattan, KS, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Justice Hill (27) runs away from Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Jordan Willis (75) during a game at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. The Cowboys won 43-37. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Manhattan, KS, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Justice Hill (27) runs away from Kansas State Wildcats defensive end Jordan Willis (75) during a game at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. The Cowboys won 43-37. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Oklahoma State Cowboys (Record: 7-2)

Oklahoma State held on to win against Kansas State 43-37 on the road last weekend, but there were some uncomfortable moments for the Cowboys who allowed two quarterly lead changes. Even though the Cowboys committed three turnovers including two interceptions, quarterback Mason Rudolph was able to amass 457 yards, and five touchdowns.

While Kansas State controlled the time of possession, the Oklahoma State defense was able to keep the Wildcats out of scoring in the fourth quarter after a one-yard rushing touchdown by Jesse Ertz early on.

Defensively, the Cowboys allowed Kansas State to put up 432 yards of offense, including three rushing touchdowns by Ertz. What this tells a visiting Texas Tech team this week, is that disrupting the run defense is tangible, if Tech running back Da’Leon Ward can break through, or if Mahomes has to roll out.

Penalties were also an issue for Oklahoma State, which committed seven for 67 yards. Facing a Texas Tech team which is noticeably improved in that department, if the game next week is close, chalk it up to discipline, as the Red Raiders only had four penalties for 14 yards against Texas.

Next Game:

Sat, Nov 12 Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech Stillwater, Okla. 2:30 p.m. FS1
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