Big 12 Power Rankings: Only Question Is ‘Who’s No. 3?’

Another guest post from our friend Derek Duke of Heartland College Sports. Here are his Big 12 power rankings with two weeks left in the season.

10. Baylor (6-4, 3-4) Trend: Down (In Flames)

This team has lost 4 straight games, which is the longest losing streak in the Big 12 currently. It is time to starting looking for a new coaching staff because this season is over. (Next up: @ TTU)

9. Texas (5-6, 3-5) Trend: Down (Finished)

Charlie Strong lost again this week, so that means he is fired right? Yes, it actually does mean he is fired this time. Losing to a horrific Kansas team that hasn’t beaten your program since 1938 will cause people to pack your bags for you when you get home. (Next up: vs. TCU)

8. Kansas (2-9, 1-7) Trend: Up

Congrats to Head Coach David Beaty on his first Big 12 win. Kansas beat Texas, no not in basketball but football! I wonder where the Kansas fans actually took those goalposts to?  (Next up: @ KSU)

Perry Ellis' freshman year! https://t.co/zDSXRc1PRb

— Pistols Firing (@pistolsguys) November 20, 2016

7. Texas Tech (4-7, 2-6) Trend: Down

Missing out on a bowl game will certainly stir up some chatter on Kliff Kingsbury’s job status. The only problem? Texas Tech still owes him $9 million until his contract expires in 2020. Last week’s no show effort (a 66-10 loss to Iowa State) will have many wondering if Kliff is the right man for the job. (Next up: vs. BAY)

6. Iowa State (3-8, 2-6) Trend: Up

This is a football team that has been getting better almost each and every week. They will face another big test at home when the Mountaineers roll into Ames.  (Next up: vs. WVU)

5. TCU (5-5, 3-4) Trend: Down

If Head Coach Gary Patterson has a voice left, he might want to save all of it that he can for a chance to become bowl eligible this week. TCU has owned Texas since joining the Big 12 and will look to continue that trend on Friday. (Next up: @ TEX)

4. Kansas State (6-4, 4-3) Trend: Up

Bill Snyder casted a spell down in Waco and came away victorious. After a huge win by their rivals, the Sunflower State matchup suddenly becomes a little more interesting. (Next up: vs. KU)

3. West Virginia (8-2, 5-2) Trend: Neutral

After a disappointing performance on national television, this team needs a bounce-back win. Dana Holgorsen will need to bring a little bit of crazy this weekend when his team travels to Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. (Next up: @ ISU)

Here's the @ScoopHD 'uncut' video from midfield prior to Saturday nights OU/WVU game. Had my head on a swivel. pic.twitter.com/mER1gjbqRX

— Eddie Radosevich (@Eddie_Rado) November 20, 2016

2. Oklahoma State (10-1 I mean 9-2, 7-1) Trend: Up

Mullet? Check. Beat TCU? Check. Mike Gundy’s mullet won’t lose any hair this week as the Cowboys have the week off to prepare for a huge showdown for Bedlam. (Next up: BYE)

1. Oklahoma (9-2, 8-0) Trend: Up

There is no hotter team in the Big 12 than the Sooners right now. Oklahoma has won 15 straight conference games dating back to last season, which is the longest streak in a decade. (Next up: BYE)