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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; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Dana Holgorsen talks with wide receiver Daikiel Shorts (6) after a touchdown catch during the second quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Dana Holgorsen talks with wide receiver Daikiel Shorts (6) after a touchdown catch during the second quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

4. West Virginia Mountaineers (Record: 7-1)

After its stunning victory at Texas Tech a few weeks ago, many had high expectations that West Virginia would continue to dominate both on offense, and defense for the remainder of the season. With its only loss against a good Oklahoma State team, the Mountaineers were able to do enough to earn a double-digit 48-21 win over Kansas.

The Mountaineers put up 605 yards of offense, and its defense managed to shut Kansas out the entire first half. Despite a valiant effort in the second-half from the Jayhawks, the Mountaineers were just too stout to allow more than three scores. Quarterback Skyler Howard threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns, plus a 22-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter. What this shows, is just how poised the Mountaineers are, and even through a loss that could have had playoff implications, they find ways to win.

West Virginia is a mature team, with all the necessary tools to go into Austin this weekend and snap the Longhorns’ win streak. If it can contain D’Onta Foreman, and/or prevent Tyrone Swoopes from producing in his notoriously devastating “18 Wheeler” package, the Mountaineers could be in business for the rest of the season.

Next Game:

Sat, Nov 12 Texas vs. West Virginia Austin, Texas FS1
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