1. Arizona State<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27363436_168419650_lowres-1024x729.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf you look up \u201cstatement win\u201d in the dictionary, you should see a picture of Arizona State\u2019s 26-22 victory over Texas Tech. It was a direct statement that the Big 12 is still run by its defending champs from Tempe. Sam Leavitt and crew just refused to lose, and the spoils of that victory include the top spot on this ranking after Week 8.<\/p>\n
2. Texas Tech<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27387573_168419650_lowres-1024x710.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nI\u2019m not going to knock Texas Tech too far down, considering they lost a game to a quality opponent, on the road, with a backup QB. Texas Tech is like the LIV Golf of college football \u2013 a whole lot of oil money paid for a lot of talent, but they\u2019re missing an \u201cit factor\u201d that the top teams in the sport possess. But at the same time, if they run the table the rest of the way, they make it to Dallas for the Big 12 Championship game.<\/p>\n
3. BYU<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27306845_168419650_lowres-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt\u2019s time to take BYU seriously. I had previously doubted the Cougars based on their general talent level and the strength of their wins to this point in the season. But make no mistake about it \u2013 this is an incredibly well-coached football team by Kalani Sitake that makes the smart plays and wins in the margins (special teams, turnovers, penalties, red zone, and 3rd downs). This will make them an incredibly tough out.<\/p>\n
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4. Cincinnati<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27245752_168419650_lowres-1-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Bearcats remain unbeaten in Big 12 play after romping Oklahoma State 49-17 in Week 9. But it\u2019s hard to be too impressed by that; everyone blows out Oklahoma State! So let\u2019s be impressed by the efficient play of Brendan Sorsby, who only needed 29 attempts to throw for 270 yards against the Pokes, as he continues to be a dark-horse candidate for Big 12 POTY.<\/p>\n
5. Utah<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27186420_168419650_lowres-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMake no mistake about it \u2013 the Utes are a good football team. But they\u2019re not quite up to snuff with the top of this conference. Devon Dampier has not played poorly, but he hasn\u2019t done enough to bring this new offense up to the heights it has needed to be at in big games so far this season.<\/p>\n
6. TCU<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27360471_168419650_lowres-1024x682.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt looked like an old-school Big 12 battle as \u201cthe Revivalry\u201d saw 78 total points scored in TCU\u2019s 42-36 victory. What was not old school, however, was TCU\u2019s ability to run the ball. Kevorian
\nBarnes and Trent Battle combined for 181 yards and 3 TDs as the Horned Frogs completely ran over Baylor.<\/p>\n
7. Iowa State<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27245931_168419650_lowres-1-1024x682.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Week 8 Bye week came at the perfect time for Rocco Becht and the Cyclones. With all of the injuries that they had on both sides of the ball, it allowed them a little time to get healthy. It also gave an extra week of preparation as BYU travels to Ames in Week 9 for a classic hangover game after their victory over Utah.<\/p>\n
8. Baylor<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27355570_168419650_lowres-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Baylor Bears remind me of a power-conference bubble team in College Basketball. They don\u2019t have any marquee wins, but they also have no bad losses, and all of those losses have been close contests. Essentially, Sawyer Robertson and the rest of the offense are good enough to keep any game close, but have yet to break through for a big win.<\/p>\n
9. Kansas State<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27302749_168419650_lowres-1024x760.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Wildcats were off in Week 8 before playing their in-state rival, Kansas, in Week 9. I really do think this team is starting to rebound closer to their preseason projection near the top of the conference, and a big reason why is the improved and safer play of QB Avery Johnson.<\/p>\n
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10. Houston<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27249761_168419650_lowres-1024x750.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n
If you look up \u201cstatement win\u201d in the dictionary, you should see a picture of Arizona State\u2019s 26-22 victory over Texas Tech. It was a direct statement that the Big 12 is still run by its defending champs from Tempe. Sam Leavitt and crew just refused to lose, and the spoils of that victory include the top spot on this ranking after Week 8.<\/p>\n
2. Texas Tech<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nI\u2019m not going to knock Texas Tech too far down, considering they lost a game to a quality opponent, on the road, with a backup QB. Texas Tech is like the LIV Golf of college football \u2013 a whole lot of oil money paid for a lot of talent, but they\u2019re missing an \u201cit factor\u201d that the top teams in the sport possess. But at the same time, if they run the table the rest of the way, they make it to Dallas for the Big 12 Championship game.<\/p>\n
3. BYU<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt\u2019s time to take BYU seriously. I had previously doubted the Cougars based on their general talent level and the strength of their wins to this point in the season. But make no mistake about it \u2013 this is an incredibly well-coached football team by Kalani Sitake that makes the smart plays and wins in the margins (special teams, turnovers, penalties, red zone, and 3rd downs). This will make them an incredibly tough out.<\/p>\n
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4. Cincinnati<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Bearcats remain unbeaten in Big 12 play after romping Oklahoma State 49-17 in Week 9. But it\u2019s hard to be too impressed by that; everyone blows out Oklahoma State! So let\u2019s be impressed by the efficient play of Brendan Sorsby, who only needed 29 attempts to throw for 270 yards against the Pokes, as he continues to be a dark-horse candidate for Big 12 POTY.<\/p>\n
5. Utah<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMake no mistake about it \u2013 the Utes are a good football team. But they\u2019re not quite up to snuff with the top of this conference. Devon Dampier has not played poorly, but he hasn\u2019t done enough to bring this new offense up to the heights it has needed to be at in big games so far this season.<\/p>\n
6. TCU<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt looked like an old-school Big 12 battle as \u201cthe Revivalry\u201d saw 78 total points scored in TCU\u2019s 42-36 victory. What was not old school, however, was TCU\u2019s ability to run the ball. Kevorian
\nBarnes and Trent Battle combined for 181 yards and 3 TDs as the Horned Frogs completely ran over Baylor.<\/p>\n
7. Iowa State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Week 8 Bye week came at the perfect time for Rocco Becht and the Cyclones. With all of the injuries that they had on both sides of the ball, it allowed them a little time to get healthy. It also gave an extra week of preparation as BYU travels to Ames in Week 9 for a classic hangover game after their victory over Utah.<\/p>\n
8. Baylor<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Baylor Bears remind me of a power-conference bubble team in College Basketball. They don\u2019t have any marquee wins, but they also have no bad losses, and all of those losses have been close contests. Essentially, Sawyer Robertson and the rest of the offense are good enough to keep any game close, but have yet to break through for a big win.<\/p>\n
9. Kansas State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Wildcats were off in Week 8 before playing their in-state rival, Kansas, in Week 9. I really do think this team is starting to rebound closer to their preseason projection near the top of the conference, and a big reason why is the improved and safer play of QB Avery Johnson.<\/p>\n
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10. Houston<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not going to knock Texas Tech too far down, considering they lost a game to a quality opponent, on the road, with a backup QB. Texas Tech is like the LIV Golf of college football \u2013 a whole lot of oil money paid for a lot of talent, but they\u2019re missing an \u201cit factor\u201d that the top teams in the sport possess. But at the same time, if they run the table the rest of the way, they make it to Dallas for the Big 12 Championship game.<\/p>\n
3. BYU<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt\u2019s time to take BYU seriously. I had previously doubted the Cougars based on their general talent level and the strength of their wins to this point in the season. But make no mistake about it \u2013 this is an incredibly well-coached football team by Kalani Sitake that makes the smart plays and wins in the margins (special teams, turnovers, penalties, red zone, and 3rd downs). This will make them an incredibly tough out.<\/p>\n
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4. Cincinnati<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Bearcats remain unbeaten in Big 12 play after romping Oklahoma State 49-17 in Week 9. But it\u2019s hard to be too impressed by that; everyone blows out Oklahoma State! So let\u2019s be impressed by the efficient play of Brendan Sorsby, who only needed 29 attempts to throw for 270 yards against the Pokes, as he continues to be a dark-horse candidate for Big 12 POTY.<\/p>\n
5. Utah<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMake no mistake about it \u2013 the Utes are a good football team. But they\u2019re not quite up to snuff with the top of this conference. Devon Dampier has not played poorly, but he hasn\u2019t done enough to bring this new offense up to the heights it has needed to be at in big games so far this season.<\/p>\n
6. TCU<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt looked like an old-school Big 12 battle as \u201cthe Revivalry\u201d saw 78 total points scored in TCU\u2019s 42-36 victory. What was not old school, however, was TCU\u2019s ability to run the ball. Kevorian
\nBarnes and Trent Battle combined for 181 yards and 3 TDs as the Horned Frogs completely ran over Baylor.<\/p>\n
7. Iowa State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Week 8 Bye week came at the perfect time for Rocco Becht and the Cyclones. With all of the injuries that they had on both sides of the ball, it allowed them a little time to get healthy. It also gave an extra week of preparation as BYU travels to Ames in Week 9 for a classic hangover game after their victory over Utah.<\/p>\n
8. Baylor<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Baylor Bears remind me of a power-conference bubble team in College Basketball. They don\u2019t have any marquee wins, but they also have no bad losses, and all of those losses have been close contests. Essentially, Sawyer Robertson and the rest of the offense are good enough to keep any game close, but have yet to break through for a big win.<\/p>\n
9. Kansas State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Wildcats were off in Week 8 before playing their in-state rival, Kansas, in Week 9. I really do think this team is starting to rebound closer to their preseason projection near the top of the conference, and a big reason why is the improved and safer play of QB Avery Johnson.<\/p>\n
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10. Houston<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s time to take BYU seriously. I had previously doubted the Cougars based on their general talent level and the strength of their wins to this point in the season. But make no mistake about it \u2013 this is an incredibly well-coached football team by Kalani Sitake that makes the smart plays and wins in the margins (special teams, turnovers, penalties, red zone, and 3rd downs). This will make them an incredibly tough out.<\/p>\n
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4. Cincinnati<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Bearcats remain unbeaten in Big 12 play after romping Oklahoma State 49-17 in Week 9. But it\u2019s hard to be too impressed by that; everyone blows out Oklahoma State! So let\u2019s be impressed by the efficient play of Brendan Sorsby, who only needed 29 attempts to throw for 270 yards against the Pokes, as he continues to be a dark-horse candidate for Big 12 POTY.<\/p>\n
5. Utah<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMake no mistake about it \u2013 the Utes are a good football team. But they\u2019re not quite up to snuff with the top of this conference. Devon Dampier has not played poorly, but he hasn\u2019t done enough to bring this new offense up to the heights it has needed to be at in big games so far this season.<\/p>\n
6. TCU<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt looked like an old-school Big 12 battle as \u201cthe Revivalry\u201d saw 78 total points scored in TCU\u2019s 42-36 victory. What was not old school, however, was TCU\u2019s ability to run the ball. Kevorian
\nBarnes and Trent Battle combined for 181 yards and 3 TDs as the Horned Frogs completely ran over Baylor.<\/p>\n
7. Iowa State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Week 8 Bye week came at the perfect time for Rocco Becht and the Cyclones. With all of the injuries that they had on both sides of the ball, it allowed them a little time to get healthy. It also gave an extra week of preparation as BYU travels to Ames in Week 9 for a classic hangover game after their victory over Utah.<\/p>\n
8. Baylor<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Baylor Bears remind me of a power-conference bubble team in College Basketball. They don\u2019t have any marquee wins, but they also have no bad losses, and all of those losses have been close contests. Essentially, Sawyer Robertson and the rest of the offense are good enough to keep any game close, but have yet to break through for a big win.<\/p>\n
9. Kansas State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Wildcats were off in Week 8 before playing their in-state rival, Kansas, in Week 9. I really do think this team is starting to rebound closer to their preseason projection near the top of the conference, and a big reason why is the improved and safer play of QB Avery Johnson.<\/p>\n
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10. Houston<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n
The Bearcats remain unbeaten in Big 12 play after romping Oklahoma State 49-17 in Week 9. But it\u2019s hard to be too impressed by that; everyone blows out Oklahoma State! So let\u2019s be impressed by the efficient play of Brendan Sorsby, who only needed 29 attempts to throw for 270 yards against the Pokes, as he continues to be a dark-horse candidate for Big 12 POTY.<\/p>\n
5. Utah<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMake no mistake about it \u2013 the Utes are a good football team. But they\u2019re not quite up to snuff with the top of this conference. Devon Dampier has not played poorly, but he hasn\u2019t done enough to bring this new offense up to the heights it has needed to be at in big games so far this season.<\/p>\n
6. TCU<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt looked like an old-school Big 12 battle as \u201cthe Revivalry\u201d saw 78 total points scored in TCU\u2019s 42-36 victory. What was not old school, however, was TCU\u2019s ability to run the ball. Kevorian
\nBarnes and Trent Battle combined for 181 yards and 3 TDs as the Horned Frogs completely ran over Baylor.<\/p>\n
7. Iowa State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Week 8 Bye week came at the perfect time for Rocco Becht and the Cyclones. With all of the injuries that they had on both sides of the ball, it allowed them a little time to get healthy. It also gave an extra week of preparation as BYU travels to Ames in Week 9 for a classic hangover game after their victory over Utah.<\/p>\n
8. Baylor<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Baylor Bears remind me of a power-conference bubble team in College Basketball. They don\u2019t have any marquee wins, but they also have no bad losses, and all of those losses have been close contests. Essentially, Sawyer Robertson and the rest of the offense are good enough to keep any game close, but have yet to break through for a big win.<\/p>\n
9. Kansas State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Wildcats were off in Week 8 before playing their in-state rival, Kansas, in Week 9. I really do think this team is starting to rebound closer to their preseason projection near the top of the conference, and a big reason why is the improved and safer play of QB Avery Johnson.<\/p>\n
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10. Houston<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n
Make no mistake about it \u2013 the Utes are a good football team. But they\u2019re not quite up to snuff with the top of this conference. Devon Dampier has not played poorly, but he hasn\u2019t done enough to bring this new offense up to the heights it has needed to be at in big games so far this season.<\/p>\n
6. TCU<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt looked like an old-school Big 12 battle as \u201cthe Revivalry\u201d saw 78 total points scored in TCU\u2019s 42-36 victory. What was not old school, however, was TCU\u2019s ability to run the ball. Kevorian
\nBarnes and Trent Battle combined for 181 yards and 3 TDs as the Horned Frogs completely ran over Baylor.<\/p>\n
7. Iowa State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Week 8 Bye week came at the perfect time for Rocco Becht and the Cyclones. With all of the injuries that they had on both sides of the ball, it allowed them a little time to get healthy. It also gave an extra week of preparation as BYU travels to Ames in Week 9 for a classic hangover game after their victory over Utah.<\/p>\n
8. Baylor<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Baylor Bears remind me of a power-conference bubble team in College Basketball. They don\u2019t have any marquee wins, but they also have no bad losses, and all of those losses have been close contests. Essentially, Sawyer Robertson and the rest of the offense are good enough to keep any game close, but have yet to break through for a big win.<\/p>\n
9. Kansas State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Wildcats were off in Week 8 before playing their in-state rival, Kansas, in Week 9. I really do think this team is starting to rebound closer to their preseason projection near the top of the conference, and a big reason why is the improved and safer play of QB Avery Johnson.<\/p>\n
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10. Houston<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n
It looked like an old-school Big 12 battle as \u201cthe Revivalry\u201d saw 78 total points scored in TCU\u2019s 42-36 victory. What was not old school, however, was TCU\u2019s ability to run the ball. Kevorian
\nBarnes and Trent Battle combined for 181 yards and 3 TDs as the Horned Frogs completely ran over Baylor.<\/p>\n
7. Iowa State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Week 8 Bye week came at the perfect time for Rocco Becht and the Cyclones. With all of the injuries that they had on both sides of the ball, it allowed them a little time to get healthy. It also gave an extra week of preparation as BYU travels to Ames in Week 9 for a classic hangover game after their victory over Utah.<\/p>\n
8. Baylor<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Baylor Bears remind me of a power-conference bubble team in College Basketball. They don\u2019t have any marquee wins, but they also have no bad losses, and all of those losses have been close contests. Essentially, Sawyer Robertson and the rest of the offense are good enough to keep any game close, but have yet to break through for a big win.<\/p>\n
9. Kansas State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Wildcats were off in Week 8 before playing their in-state rival, Kansas, in Week 9. I really do think this team is starting to rebound closer to their preseason projection near the top of the conference, and a big reason why is the improved and safer play of QB Avery Johnson.<\/p>\n
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10. Houston<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n
The Week 8 Bye week came at the perfect time for Rocco Becht and the Cyclones. With all of the injuries that they had on both sides of the ball, it allowed them a little time to get healthy. It also gave an extra week of preparation as BYU travels to Ames in Week 9 for a classic hangover game after their victory over Utah.<\/p>\n
8. Baylor<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Baylor Bears remind me of a power-conference bubble team in College Basketball. They don\u2019t have any marquee wins, but they also have no bad losses, and all of those losses have been close contests. Essentially, Sawyer Robertson and the rest of the offense are good enough to keep any game close, but have yet to break through for a big win.<\/p>\n
9. Kansas State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Wildcats were off in Week 8 before playing their in-state rival, Kansas, in Week 9. I really do think this team is starting to rebound closer to their preseason projection near the top of the conference, and a big reason why is the improved and safer play of QB Avery Johnson.<\/p>\n
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10. Houston<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n
The Baylor Bears remind me of a power-conference bubble team in College Basketball. They don\u2019t have any marquee wins, but they also have no bad losses, and all of those losses have been close contests. Essentially, Sawyer Robertson and the rest of the offense are good enough to keep any game close, but have yet to break through for a big win.<\/p>\n
9. Kansas State<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Wildcats were off in Week 8 before playing their in-state rival, Kansas, in Week 9. I really do think this team is starting to rebound closer to their preseason projection near the top of the conference, and a big reason why is the improved and safer play of QB Avery Johnson.<\/p>\n
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10. Houston<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n
The Wildcats were off in Week 8 before playing their in-state rival, Kansas, in Week 9. I really do think this team is starting to rebound closer to their preseason projection near the top of the conference, and a big reason why is the improved and safer play of QB Avery Johnson.<\/p>\n
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10. Houston<\/h3>\nPhoto Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n
The more the season goes on, the more Conner Weigman feels like the perfect QB for what Willie Fritz wants to accomplish at Houston. He takes care of the football, and he\u2019s mobile enough that defenses must account for him in the run game. And with the emerging WR1 Amare Thomas, the Cougars feel primed to pull off a big upset before the year ends.<\/p>\n