The Big 12 title race has officially narrowed to a thrilling, high-stakes collision! After a decisive Week 10, where Utah delivered the performance of the year and Texas Tech continued its dominant run, the conference has split into a clear top tier ready for the final two weeks of the season.
Here is your updated Big 12 Power Rankings blog post through Week 10, heading into a pivotal Week 11.
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The Week 10 Big 12 Scoreboard
- Utah 45, Cincinnati 14 (Utes crush former co-leader in a massive statement win)
- #8 Texas Tech 43, Kansas State 20 (Red Raiders roll on the road behind explosive offense)
- West Virginia 45, Houston 35 (Mountaineers pull off a shocking home upset)
- #24 Arizona State 24, Iowa State 19 (Sun Devils survive a road scare to stay in the hunt)
- Kansas 38, Oklahoma State 21 (Jayhawks handle the struggling Cowboys)
- Baylor 30, UCF 3 (Bears get a much-needed blowout victory)
- Arizona 52, Colorado 17 (Wildcats crush the Buffaloes)
Big 12 Power Rankings
Tier 1: The Championship Frontrunners
- BYU Cougars (8-0, 5-0 B12) The Cougars remain the only undefeated team in the Big 12 after a key bye week, holding a perfect 5-0 conference record. They sit atop the first CFP rankings and are ready for the biggest game of their season. Next Week: at #8 Texas Tech (Saturday, 12:00 PM ET, ABC) – Massive Game
- Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-1, 5-1 B12) Texas Tech put its early loss behind them emphatically, dominating Kansas State 43-20. Their offense is red-hot, scoring 40+ points in three of their last four games. A win this week puts them firmly in the title game driver’s seat. Next Week: vs. #7 BYU (Saturday, 12:00 PM ET, ABC) – Massive Game
- Utah Utes (7-2, 4-2 B12) The Utes delivered the most impressive defensive performance of the season, dismantling former co-leader Cincinnati 45-14. Their two losses are to strong teams, and their powerful play makes them the scariest team in the conference right now. Next Week: at Baylor (Saturday, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN2)
Tier 2: Contenders Still Alive
- Cincinnati Bearcats (7-2, 5-1 B12) The Bearcats suffered a brutal, eye-opening loss to Utah, 45-14. Their perfect conference run is over, and the loss exposed some depth issues. They need to prove they can bounce back against quality opponents immediately. Next Week: vs. Arizona (Saturday, 12:00 PM ET, FS1)
- Arizona State Sun Devils (6-3, 4-2 B12) The Sun Devils continued their strong late-season form, edging Iowa State 24-19 on the road. They are now 4-2 in the league and still alive for a championship berth if chaos reigns above them. Next Week: vs. West Virginia (Saturday, 1:00 PM ET, TNT/HBO Max)
- Houston Cougars (7-2, 4-2 B12) The Cougars took a shocking home loss to West Virginia, 45-35, in a completely underwhelming performance. They need a quick, definitive win to prove that loss was an aberration and stay in the top half of the league. Next Week: at UCF (Friday, 8:00 PM ET, FS1)
- TCU Horned Frogs (6-2, 3-2 B12) TCU was on a bye week and benefited from the chaos around them. Their 6-2 record is solid, and they are positioned to make a late-season run. Next Week: at BYU (Saturday, 10:15 PM ET, ESPN) – Huge Game
Tier 3: The Bowl Eligibility Fight
- Arizona Wildcats (5-3, 2-3 B12) The Wildcats crushed Colorado 52-17 behind a massive offensive performance. They are one win away from bowl eligibility with four games left. Next Week: at #25 Cincinnati (Saturday, 12:00 PM ET, FS1)
- Baylor Bears (5-4, 3-3 B12) The Bears put on a dominant defensive showing, crushing UCF 30-3. They are one win away from bowl eligibility with three games left. Next Week: vs. #13 Utah (Saturday, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN2)
- Kansas Jayhawks (5-4, 3-3 B12) Kansas got a much-needed win over Oklahoma State, 38-21, to get back to .500 in conference play. They need one more win for bowl eligibility. Next Week: vs. Arizona (Saturday, 3:30 PM ET, ESPN2)
- Kansas State Wildcats (4-5, 3-3 B12) The Wildcats took a tough loss to Texas Tech, 43-20. They are now 4-5 and need two wins over their last three games to secure bowl eligibility. Next Week: at Oklahoma State (Saturday, 12:00 PM ET, ESPNU)
- Iowa State Cyclones (5-4, 2-4 B12) The Cyclones’ season is collapsing, suffering their fourth straight loss to Arizona State, 24-19. Their magical start is gone, and they are now desperately searching for one more win for bowl eligibility. Next Week: at TCU (Saturday, 3:30 PM ET, FOX)
Tier 4: Focus on the Rebuild
- UCF Knights (4-4, 1-4 B12) A brutal 30-3 loss to Baylor drops the Knights to .500 overall. They need two more wins to reach bowl eligibility, starting with a huge home game this week. Next Week: vs. Houston (Friday, 8:00 PM ET, FS1)
- West Virginia Mountaineers (3-6, 1-5 B12) West Virginia pulled off a shocking upset over Houston, 45-35, finally getting their second conference win. They need three wins in their final three games to hit six total. Next Week: at Arizona State (Saturday, 1:00 PM ET, TNT/HBO Max)
- Colorado Buffaloes (3-6, 1-5 B12) The Buffaloes were crushed by Arizona, 52-17. They are now 3-6 and mathematically eliminated from bowl contention. Next Week: vs. West Virginia (Saturday, 12:00 PM ET, TNT/HBO Max)
- Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-8, 0-6 B12) The Cowboys lost big to Kansas, 38-21, and are now winless in the conference. Their season is lost, and they are playing for pride. Next Week: vs. Kansas State (Saturday, 12:00 PM ET, ESPNU)
Week 11 Preview: Big 12 Title Eliminator Weekend
Week 11 features the single biggest game of the Big 12 season and a number of matchups that will shape the conference championship:
- BYU at Texas Tech (Saturday, 12:00 PM ET, ABC): Winner is the title favorite.
- Utah at Baylor (Saturday, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN2): Utah tries to keep pace with the top two.
- Iowa State at TCU (Saturday, 3:30 PM ET, FOX): A massive battle for bowl eligibility.
- Houston at UCF (Friday, 8:00 PM ET, FS1): Winner keeps their season alive.
