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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STILLWATER, OK – OCTOBER 6: Running back Ollie Gordon II #0 the Oklahoma State Cowboys steps past safety Colby McCalister #20 of the Kansas State Wildcats for a 15-yard gain to the 11-yard line in the fourth quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium on October 6, 2023 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State won 29-21. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK – OCTOBER 6: Running back Ollie Gordon II #0 the Oklahoma State Cowboys steps past safety Colby McCalister #20 of the Kansas State Wildcats for a 15-yard gain to the 11-yard line in the fourth quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium on October 6, 2023 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State won 29-21. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

10. Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-2)

Week 1: 27-13 win vs. Central Arkansas
Week 2: 27-15 win at Arizona State
Week 3: 33-7 loss vs. South Alabama
Week 4: 34-27 loss at Iowa State
Week 5: Bye week
Week 6: 29-21 win vs. Kansas State

Change from last week’s rankings: Increased by 3
Next game: vs. Kansas