COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Big 12 Power Rankings: Final Stretch Run To Arlington

Nov 20, 2023, 11:31 AM

PROVO, Utah – As we enter week 13 of the college football season, it’s time for another installment of Big 12 power rankings.

Every week, KSL Sports Zone host Alex Kirry and I drop our Big 12 power rankings on our radio show, “First & 12.”

It airs on Sundays from 10 a.m. until Noon, then re-airs from 3-5 p.m. on KSL NewsRadio and the KSL Sports Zone.

You can also listen to the show on the KSL Sports app and all major podcasting platforms.

We’ve entered the final week of the regular season and the chase to be in the Big 12 Championship Game is closer than any other Power Five conference in the country.

Texas and Oklahoma State appear to control their destiny. They each had wins last week on the road. For the Longhorns, it was at Iowa State, and Oklahoma State took down Houston in front of a big gathering of Pokes fans.

Oklahoma struggled in a win at BYU but found a way to escape thanks to some mistakes by the Cougars, who are now on a four-game losing streak but showed resilience in the loss.

Kansas State stormed back from 11 points down to win on the road at Kansas and extend its winning streak over the Jayhawks to 15 consecutive wins.

Big 12 Power Rankings 2023 Season: Week 13

Here’s how we have the power rankings stacked up in the Big 12 entering the week 13 slate.

1. Texas (10-1, 7-1 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 1

Texas 26, Iowa State 16

This week: vs. Texas Tech | Friday, November 24 | 5:30 p.m. | ABC

2. Oklahoma State (8-3, 6-2 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 4 (Up 2)

Oklahoma State 43, Houston 30

This week: vs. BYU | 1:30 p.m. | ABC & KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM, 1160 AM)

3. Oklahoma (9-2, 6-2 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 2 (Down 1)

Oklahoma 31, BYU 24

This week: vs. TCU | Friday, November 24 | 10 a.m. | FOX

4. Kansas State (8-3, 5-2 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 3 (Down 1)

Kansas State 31, Kansas 27

This week: vs. Iowa State | 6 p.m. | FOX

5. West Virginia (7-4, 5-3 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 7 (Up 2)

West Virginia 42, Cincinnati 21

This week: at Baylor | 5 p.m. | FS1

6. Kansas (7-4, 4-4 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 6

K-State 31, Kansas 27

This week: at Cincinnati | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2

7. Iowa State (6-5, 5-3 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 5 (Down 2)

Texas 26, Iowa State 16

This week: at Kansas State | 6 p.m. | FOX

8. Texas Tech (6-5, 5-3 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 8

Texas Tech 24, UCF 23

This week: at Texas | Friday, November 24 | 5:30 p.m. | ABC

9. TCU (5-6, 3-6 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 9

TCU 42, Baylor 17

This week: at Oklahoma | Friday, November 24 | 10 a.m. | FOX

10. UCF (5-6, 2-6 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 10

Texas Tech 24, UCF 23

This week: vs. Houston | 10 a.m. | FS1

11. BYU (5-6, 2-6 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 13 (Up 2)

Oklahoma 31, BYU 24

This week: at Oklahoma State | 1:30 p.m. | ABC & KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM, 1160 AM)

12. Houston (4-7, 2-6 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 12

Oklahoma State 43, Houston 30

This week: at UCF | 10 a.m. | FS1

13. Cincinnati (3-8, 1-7 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 11 (Down 2)

West Virginia 42, Cincinnati 24

This week: vs. Kansas | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN2

14. Baylor (3-8, 2-6 Big 12)

Last week’s power ranking: No. 14

TCU 42, Baylor 17

This week: vs. West Virginia | 5 p.m. | FS1

Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on X and Threads: @Mitch_Harper.

Take us with you wherever you go.

Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. You can stream live radio, video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.

  • BYU Cougars Scoreboard

  • BYU Cougars Team Leaders

  • BYU Cougars Standings

College Football

Dom Henry, BYU Football, Transfer Portal...

Mitch Harper

BYU Football WR Dom Henry Set To Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

BYU's first offensive player to enter the Transfer Portal for the 2024 cycle.

9 hours ago

Devaughn-Vele-Utah-Utes-Football...

Michelle Bodkin

Utah Receiver Devaughn Vele Declares For 2024 NFL Draft

While receiver Devaughn Vele could come back to Utah for one more year, he will instead prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft.

12 hours ago

Albertsons-Stadium-Boise-State-Broncos-Football...

Brian Preece

Can Utah State Exorcise Albertsons Stadium Demons In Bowl Game?

Can Utah State turn history on its head when they take on the Georgia State Panthers in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on December 23?

15 hours ago

utah state football team...

Brian Preece

What To Know About The 27th-Annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Utah State will be in familiar territory as they take on Georgia State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on December 23.

15 hours ago

Tyler Batty, BYU football, Returning 2024 season...

Mitch Harper

Tyler Batty Announces Return To BYU Football For One Final Season

Tyler Batty talked exclusively with KSL Sports about his decision to return to BYU football.

16 hours ago

Jalen-Royals-Utah-State-Aggies-Football...

Brian Preece

USU Football To Face Georgia State In Familiar Bowl

The Aggies will face Georgia State for the first time in program history after finishing the regular season with a 6-6 record.

17 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

KSL Sports

Jazz Notes Newsletter: Sign Up Now

Sign up today for the Jazz Notes newsletter. Get insider analysis, game recaps and opportunities to win tickets!

3 kids wearing real salt lake jerseys smiling...

Real Salt Lake

6 Reasons You Need to Experience a RSL Matchday

RSL Games are a great way to spend time with your family with fun activities, good food, and traditions you can only experience at the field.

High angle view of the beautiful Rose Bowl Stadium...

KSL Digital Sales

How to Prepare for the 2023 Rose Bowl

Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. This year, the Utes will face Penn State.

Jordan-Clarkson-Utah-Jazz...

KSL Digital Sales

Notable Moments From The Utah Jazz Season… So Far

At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference.

Football soccer ball on grass field on stadium...

KSL Digital Sales

Everything You Need to Know to Watch the 2022 World Cup

Find out where and when to watch the upcoming games and final match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, including where to find live updates.

ksl-sports-newsletter...

KSL Sports

KSL Sports Newsletter: Sign Up Now

Sign up today for the KSL Sports newsletter. Get the latest Utah sports news delivered to your inbox.

Big 12 Power Rankings: Final Stretch Run To Arlington