College Football Rankings 2016: Projected AP Top 25 after Week 12

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Nov 19, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker Justin Phillips (19) reacts after making an interception during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Oklahoma State left nothing to question against TCU on Saturday afternoon, allowing the Horned Frogs to score an early touchdown after giving the ball away on a fumbled punt close to the goal line. The Cowboys allowed no more points after that, and the offense exploded for 541 yards and four touchdowns. Justice Hill rushed for 154 yards, Chris Carson added another 146, and the Cowboys remain in the hunt for the Big 12 title.

With their win in Fort Worth, the Cowboys now get to rest up with a bye week over Thanksgiving. Over the break Mike Gundy’s team will begin to turn turn all their attention to the Bedlam game against Oklahoma on the first Saturday in December. A win over the Sooners would hand the Big 12 championship to Oklahoma State, opening the door for the Cowboys to rise up the Top 25 in the process. Depending on what happens in the other leagues, it could also pave the way to a College Football Playoff opportunity.

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