Big 12 Football Power Rankings: Texas Tech clearly at the top after victory against BYU
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is tackled by Texas Tech defensive lineman Lee Hunter (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.Here’s our weekly power rankings of Big 12 teams with a look at their schedules and matchups.
1. No. 8 Texas Tech (9-1, 6-1 Big 12)
Last results: Cameron Dickey ran for 121 yards and a touchdown and Stone Harrington kicked five field goals as No. 8 Texas Tech dominated No. 7 BYU 29-7.
Game On: Saturday vs. UCF (4-5, 1-5 Big 12), 1:30 p.m. MT (FOX)
What’s Up? Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez led Texas Tech with 14 tackles (nine solo) and an interception. … The Red Raiders won the only previous meeting with UCF, a 24-23 victory at Lubbock in 2023.
2. No. 12 BYU (8-1, 5-1 Big 12)
Last results: No. 7 BYU managed just a garbage touchdown in the fourth quarter, mustering only 255 total yards and giving up three turnovers in a 29-7 loss at No. 8 Texas Tech.
Game On: Saturday vs. TCU (6-3, 3-3 Big 12), 8:15 p.m. MT (ESPN)
What’s Up? BYU averaged only 3.7 yards per play against the Red Raiders and managed just 67 yards on 27 rushing attempts. … BYU’s last victory in the 12-game series with TCU was in 2008, a 27-22 win at Provo.
3. No. 13 Utah (7-2, 4-2 Big 12)
Last results: The Utes defeated No. 17 Cincinnati 45-14 on Nov. 1.
Game On: Saturday at Baylor (5-4, 3-3 Big 12), 5 p.m. MT (ESPN2)
What’s Up? Since losing to BYU 24-21 on Oct. 18, Utah outscored its next two opponents (Colorado and Cincinnati) 98-21. … Utah has won both meetings with Baylor (23-12 in Salt Lake City last season and 20-13 at Waco in 2023).
4. No. 22 Cincinnati (7-2, 5-1 Big 12)
Last results: The Bearcats lost 45-14 at No. 24 Utah on Nov. 1.
Game On: Saturday vs. Arizona (6-3, 3-3 Big 12), 10 a.m. MT (FS1)
What’s Up? Three Bearcats — Tawee Walker (533), Evan Pryor (478) and quarterback Brendan Sorsby (453) — have rushed for more than 400 yards this season as well as combined for 15 touchdowns. … This is the first all-time meeting between Cincinnati and Arizona.
5. Arizona State (6-3, 4-2 Big 12)
Last results: The Sun Devils beat Iowa State 24-19 on Nov. 1
Game On: Saturday vs. West Virginia (4-6, 2-5 Big 12), 11 a.m. MT (TNT, TrueTV, HBO Max)
What’s Up? Jeff Sims, who has replaced injured starter Sam Leavitt, rushed for a school record (for a quarterback) 177 yards in the win against Iowa State. … The series between Arizona State and West Virginia is tied at 1-1, with the Sun Devils win coming at Tempe in 1979 (42-7).
6. Arizona (6-3, 4-3 Big 12)
Last results: Quincy Craig scored his second touchdown of the game on a 24-yard run with 39 seconds left as Arizona rallied to beat Kansas 24-20.
Game On: Saturday at No. 22 Cincinnati (7-2, 5-1 Big 12), 10 a.m. MT (FS1)
What’s Up? Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita was sacked five times against the Jayhawks. … The Wildcats were held to 158 passing yards and 165 on the ground, led by Ismail Mahdi with seven carries for 61 yards.
7. Iowa State (6-4, 3-4 Big 12)
Last results: Iowa State trailed TCU 17-6 early in the fourth quarter but staged a comeback, including Aiden Flora’s 79-yard punt return with 6:32 to play in a 20-17 victory.
Game On: Bye (Saturday, Nov. 22 vs. Kansas)
What’s Up? Running back Carson Hansen carried the ball 28 times for 108 yards and one touchdown against TCU. … The victory against the Horned Frogs ended a four-game losing streak for the Cyclones.
8. TCU (6-3, 3-3 Big 12)
Last results: Josh Hoover threw for 319 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions in TCU’s 20-17 loss to Iowa State.
Game On: Saturday at No. 12 BYU (8-1, 5-1 Big 12), 8:15 p.m. MT (ESPN)
What’s Up? TCU outgained Iowa State 432 to 272 but also had three turnovers. … The Horned Frogs leads the overall series with BYU 7-5 and has won the past five meetings, including a 44-11 victory at Fort Worth in 2023.
9. Houston (8-2, 5-2 Big 12)
Last results: Ethan Sanchez kicked two fourth quarter field goals, the last with 2:31 to play, to lift Houston past UCF 30-27.
Game On: Bye (Next game: Nov. 22 vs. TCU)
What’s Up? Houston won the game with UCF despite committing four turnovers, including three interceptions. … Wide receiver Amari Thomas caught five passes for 103 yards and one touchdown.
10. Baylor (5-4, 3-3 Big 12)
Last results: The Bears rolled past UCF 30-3 on Nov. 1.
Game On: Saturday vs. No. 13 Utah (7-2, 4-2 Big 12), 5 p.m. MT (ESPN2)
What’s Up? Quarterback Sawyer Robertson has completed 63% of his passes for 2,780 yards and 26 touchdowns with seven interceptions. … The Bears are ranked fifth nationally in passing yards but 115th in time of possession.
11. Kansas (5-5, 3-4 Big 12)
Last results: Jalon Daniels threw for 199 yards and a touchdown and added 74 yards and another score on the ground in a 24-20 loss to Arizona.
Game On: Bye (Next game: Nov. 22 at ISU)
What’s Up? Kansas outgained Arizona 369 yards to 323 yards in the loss. … Jalen Todd had five tackles and two sacks for the Jayhawks.
12. Kansas State (4-5, 3-3 Big 12)
Last results: The Wildcats lost to No. 13 Texas Tech 43-20 on Nov. 1.
Game On: Saturday at Oklahoma State (1-8, 0-6 Big 12), 10 a.m. MT (ESPNU)
What’s Up? Kicker Luis Rodriguez is perfect on PAT’s (32 of 32) and 10 of 11 on field goals this season. … Kansas State has won two of the past three meetings with Oklahoma State, including a 42-20 victory at Manhattan in 2024.
13. West Virginia (4-6, 2-5 Big 12)
Last results: Converted linebacker Curtis Jones Jr. Scored on a pair of short touchdown runs to spark West Virginia to a 29-22 victory against Colorado.
Game On: Saturday at Arizona State (6-3, 4-2 Big 12), 11 a.m. MT (TNT, TruTV, HBO Max)
What’s Up? The Mountaineers have won two straight games for the first time this season. … The series between West Virginia and Arizona State is tied at 1-1, with the Mountaineers winning the most recent meeting 43-42 in the 2016 Cactus Bowl.
14. UCF (4-5, 1-5 Big 12)
Last results: UCF led Houston 27-24 on a 54-yard Noa Ruelas field goal late in the third quarter but couldn’t hold on and lost 30-27.
Game On: Saturday at No. 8 Texas Tech (9-1, 6-1 Big 12), 1:30 p.m. MT (FOX)
What’s Up? UCF was outgained 433 yards to 282 in the loss to Houston. … The Golden Knights were assessed nine penalties for 75 yards
15. Colorado (3-7, 1-6 Big 12)
Last results: Colorado trailed 19-9 at halftime and lost to West Virginia 29-22.
Game On: Bye (Saturday Nov. 22 vs. Arizona State)
What’s Up? Freshman quarterback Julian Lewis was 22 of 35 for 299 yards and two touchdowns. … Omarion Miller caught six passes for 131 yards and one touchdown. The Buffaloes have lost three straight games.
16. Oklahoma State (1-8, 0-6 Big 12)
Last results: The Cowboys lost their eighth straight game with a 38-21 loss to Kansas on Nov. 1.
Game On: Saturday vs. Kansas State (4-5, 3-3 Big 12), 10 a.m. MT (ESPNU)
What’s Up? The Cowboys have lost eight straight games and 15 straight in the Big 12. … Oklahoma State leads the overall series with Kansas State 43-28, with the last victory for the Cowboys coming in 2023 at Stillwater (29-21).


