Big 12 Football Power Rankings: Four teams battling for title game spot

AMES, IA - NOVEMBER 18: Steve Sarkisian head coach of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with his team and Texas Longhorns fans after winning 26-16 over the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Ames, Iowa. The Texas Longhorns won 26-16 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA - NOVEMBER 18: Steve Sarkisian head coach of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with his team and Texas Longhorns fans after winning 26-16 over the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Ames, Iowa. The Texas Longhorns won 26-16 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
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Nov 18, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Kody Epps (0) reacts to a play against the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Kody Epps (0) reacts to a play against the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

12. BYU Cougars (5-6)

Week 1: 14-0 win vs. Sam Houston State
Week 2: 41-16 vs. Utah State
Week 3: 38-31 win at Arkansas
Week 4: 38-27 loss at Kansas
Week 5: 35-27 win vs. Cincinnati
Week 6: Bye week
Week 7: 44-11 loss at TCU
Week 8: 27-14 win vs. Texas Tech
Week 9: 35-6 loss vs. #7 Texas
Week 10: 37-7 loss at West Virginia
Week 11: 45-13 loss vs. Iowa State
Week 12: 31-24 loss vs. #14 Oklahoma

Change from last week’s rankings: Increased by 2
Next game: at #23 Oklahoma State