Big 12 Football Power Rankings Ahead of Week 3

Chaos defined the Big 12 in Week 2, setting the stage for Week 3’s mix of non-conference finales and conference matchups. The article frames Week 3 as the last round of non-conference games for most Big 12 teams. Colorado and West Virginia travel for Power Four tests, while the conference also includes two Big 12 games—one between title contenders at Jones AT&T Stadium on Friday, and another between teams looking to rebound in London, England. The power rankings list Iowa State at No. 16 after a 16-13 loss to Iowa that ended with a 42-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining, and West Virginia at No. 15 following a 52-7 win over UT Martin. Cincinnati jumps to No. 14 after a 62-10 rout of Western Carolina, with JC French IV going 21-of-24 passing for 245 yards and two TDs.