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; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) tries to avoid Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) during the game at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) tries to avoid Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) during the game at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Iowa State Cyclones (6-5)

Week 1: 30-9 win vs. Northern Iowa
Week 2: 20-13 loss vs. Iowa
Week 3: 10-7 loss at Ohio
Week 4: 34-27 win vs. Oklahoma State
Week 5: 50-20 loss at #14 Oklahoma
Week 6: 27-14 win vs. TCU
Week 7: 30-10 win at Cincinnati
Week 8: Bye week
Week 9: 30-18 win at Baylor
Week 10: 28-21 loss vs. #21 Kansas
Week 11: 45-13 win at BYU
Week 12: 26-16 loss vs. #7 Texas

Change from last week’s rankings: Dropped by 2
Next game: at #21 Kansas State