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Big 12 Football Power Rankings, Week 5: Huge shakeup at the top

By James Costanz

Texas wide reciever Xavier Worthy (8) and Texas Tech defensive back Rayshad Williams (12) wait for the snap. Texas Tech took on the University of Texas at Austin at Darrell K. Royal stadium in Austin, Texas on Sept. 25, 2021.Aem Texas Vs Texas Tech 6
Texas wide reciever Xavier Worthy (8) and Texas Tech defensive back Rayshad Williams (12) wait for the snap. Texas Tech took on the University of Texas at Austin at Darrell K. Royal stadium in Austin, Texas on Sept. 25, 2021.Aem Texas Vs Texas Tech 6 /
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Sep 25, 2021; Waco, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Breece Hall (28) shows his excitement after scoring a touchdown in the first half of the game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2021; Waco, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Breece Hall (28) shows his excitement after scoring a touchdown in the first half of the game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 837. . 2-2 (0-1). Previous: 3rd. Cyclones . 6

Record in last 5 games: 3-2
Total offense conference rank: 6th
Total defense conference rank: 1st
Best win: at UNLV

Breece Hall is showing that he is once again a legitimate Heisman contender. Hall finished this past week’s game with 243 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 33 touches.

Unfortunately, all that work was not good enough to help Iowa State pull off a victory against Baylor. Iowa State’s defense gave up 30-plus points for the first time since early November of 2020 (also against Baylor).

It didn’t help that the Cyclones had two blocked punts, which resulted in 10 points for the Bears. After two early losses, Iowa State now finds itself in the middle of the pack despite a great defense and an outstanding running back.

Next Game: vs. Kansas

5. team. 872. . 2-1 (0-0). Previous: 2nd. Horned Frogs

Record in last 5 games: 4-1
Total offense conference rank: 4th
Total defense conference rank: 8th
Best win: vs. California

The identity of TCU has seemingly shifted with this edition of Gary Patterson’s squad. TCU’s defense has not been nearly as physically imposing as they were in prior years. This has been evident based off back to back games allowing over 30 points.

Against SMU was especially rough, as the Mustangs put up 595 yards of total offense. The Horned Frogs did get three turnovers, but only managed to get three points off these turnovers.

Max Duggan has had a strong start to the season with 9 total touchdowns to just two interceptions. Zach Evans continues to push his case for being the 2nd best running back in the conference with back-to-back 100-yard games.

TCU needs their defense to step up with a game looming against an offense that exploded for 70 points last week.

Next Game: vs. Texas

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