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 /
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Texas running back Jonathon Brooks (24) carries the ball in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the Kansas Jayhawks, Saturday, Sept. 30 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
Texas running back Jonathon Brooks (24) carries the ball in the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the Kansas Jayhawks, Saturday, Sept. 30 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. /

2. #3 Texas Longhorns (5-1)

Week 1: 37-10 win vs. Rice
Week 2: 34-24 win at #3 Alabama
Week 3: 31-10 win vs. Wyoming
Week 4: 38-6 win at Baylor
Week 5: 40-14 win vs. #24 Kansas
Week 6: 34-30 loss vs. #12 Oklahoma

Change from last week’s rankings: Dropped by 1
Next game: at Houston