Big 12 Football Power Rankings: Oklahoma, Texas remain atop after narrow victories
![Oct 21, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; General view of the Big 12 logo on the field at TDECU Stadium before the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Oct 21, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; General view of the Big 12 logo on the field at TDECU Stadium before the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-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/63622ea6be88b1d91957b92d7ce4940ab1b0c4caa86c6a336240f65738acc9bf.jpg)
There were some nail-biting finishes in Big 12 football yesterday. These are our power rankings for the conference following Week 8.
The Big 12 was nearly shaken up this week, with Texas and Oklahoma having games come down to the final drives against lower-end teams in the conference. There were also some performances from other schools that cemented their place as a true contender, such as Kansas State and Oklahoma State.
Kansas and Iowa State were on their bye weeks, while there are two next week. Our power rankings look a lot different than they did last week, so make sure to check out where your favorite team landed on our list.
14. Cincinnati Bearcats (2-5)
Week 1: 66-13 win vs. Eastern Kentucky
Week 2: 27-21 win at Pittsburgh
Week 3: 31-24 loss vs. Miami (OH)
Week 4: 20-6 loss vs. #16 Oklahoma
Week 5: 35-27 loss at BYU
Week 6: Bye week
Week 7: 30-10 loss vs. Iowa State
Week 8: 32-29 loss vs. Baylor
Change from last week’s rankings: None
Next game: at Oklahoma State