Big XII Rankings

This conference continues to define mediocrity. The conference just missed its signature non-conference win, as Colorado lost in the last minutes between the hedges at Georgia. Conference play gets into full swing this week, and the contenders will separate themselves from the pretenders.

1. Texas. At the top for now. Big game at Fair Park in Dallas in two weeks.
2. Nebraska. Thumping teams they would have struggled with during the last three years.
3. Oklahoma. Bounced back from the theft in Oregon to whip hapless Middle Tennessee.
4. Missouri. Undefeated and optimistic. Will challenge the Huskers in the North.
5. Texas Tech. Big game at A&M.
6. Texas A&M. Undefeated after four games with cream puffs.
7. Iowa State. Coming off losses to two quality teams in Iowa and Texas.
8. Kansas. Fighting Manginos are 3-1 and improving. Big game at Nebraska this week.
9. Kansas State. Stayed on the field with Louisville. Three wins in the Big XII put them into a bowl.
10. Oklahoma State. Lost on the road against Houston, their first legitimate opponent. Jury is still out.
11. Baylor. Tough overtime loss to Black Knights of Army.
12. Colorado. Close only counts in horseshoes and handgrenades.