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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; Kansas State Wildcats defensive back Kendall Adams (21) tries to strip the ball from Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Chris Carson (32) at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. The Cowboys won 43-37. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats defensive back Kendall Adams (21) tries to strip the ball from Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Chris Carson (32) at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. The Cowboys won 43-37. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports /

7.  Kansas State Wildcats (Record: 5-4)

Kansas State only lost to Oklahoma State 43-37 on the road, but they fell a few spots on the rankings because of fundamental errors that are preventing this team from being on the Top 5.

Quarterback Jesse Ertz was really ineffective in the air, throwing 12 of 18 for 87 yards, and 1 interception, however, he managed to get it going on the ground, rushing for 153 yards and three touchdowns. If anything, this exploits the Oklahoma State defense in perfect timing for Texas Tech, but it also means Kansas State has a lot of work to do before heading into Waco to play Baylor this week.

Another point of concern for Kansas State is to finish. It’s interesting how early in the fourth quarter, the Wildcats were able to mount a 9 point lead, allow two scores by Oklahoma State, then stall out in the final seconds on 4th & goal with a Cowboys’ interception. This game ended in a very similar way Texas and Texas Tech did, highlighting the necessity for Big 12 teams as a whole to play more consistently, and with greater focus.

Next Game:

Sat, Nov 19 Baylor vs. Kansas State Waco, Texas TBA
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