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Big 12 Football: Final Power Rankings of the 2022 season

By Dante Pryor

Nov 26, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) is pressured by TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters (13) during second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) is pressured by TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters (13) during second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Will Howard (18) and his teammates celebrate winning the Big 12 championship after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs in overtime at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Will Howard (18) and his teammates celebrate winning the Big 12 championship after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs in overtime at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Kansas State

Record: 10-3, 7-2

Team Leaders:

Passing: Will Howard, 1423 Yds, 15 TDs

Rushing: Duece Vaughn, 1425 Yds, 8 TDs

Receiving:  Malik Knowles, 47 Rec, 713 Yds, 2 TDs

Tackles: Austin Moore, 85 Total Tackles

Sacks: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, 8.5

Interceptions: Julius Brents, 4

Key Wins: Kansas 47-27, TCU 31-28

Bad Losses: Tulane 17-10, Texas 34-27

Season Overview: It’s hard not to look at what the Wildcats did this season and not wonder how different the season would have been if they had not lost to Tulane. That said, the Green Wave are really good; they are playing in a New Year’s Day Bowl. Head coach Chris Klieman did an outstanding job using Adrian Martinez and Will Howard. The defense was impressive, especially against the pass.

2023 Outlook: Kansas does not produce a lot of Power 5 level football players, but Klieman and the Wildcats procured four of the top 10 players in the state, including a top-100 player in quarterback Avery Johnson. From who they went after in the portal and what they’ve recruited, Kansas State does not want this to be a one-time deal as they look to get more explosive offensively.

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