Big 12 Football Power Rankings: Oklahoma surges to top following Red River Rivalry thriller
![Sep 23, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A general view of the TQL and Big 12 logos on the field during the second half in the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Sep 23, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A general view of the TQL and Big 12 logos on the field during the second half in the game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/67a9240b32be9837af7916242921d3a0d302991fa74d582e75162ad2d0d0d99c.jpg)
3. Kansas Jayhawks (5-1)
Week 1: 48-17 win vs. Missouri State
Week 2: 34-23 win vs. Illinois
Week 3: 31-24 win at Nevada
Week 4: 38-27 win vs. BYU
Week 5: 40-14 loss at #3 Texas
Week 6: 51-22 win vs. UCF
Change from last week’s rankings: Increased by 2
Next game: at Oklahoma State