Utah was a near-unanimous top pick in this week’s Big 12 Power Rankings. The unbeaten Utes received 15 of a possible 16 first-place votes from a panel of media who regularly cover the Big 12. Iowa State climbed to No.
2 this week, while BYU made the biggest jump of the week from ninth to third and received the other first-place vote. After its heartbreaking overtime loss to Colorado, Baylor dropped three spots to 14th in the 16-team league. Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson (11) runs the ball towards Oklahoma State safety Kendal Daniels (5) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept.
21, 2024, in Stillwater, Okla. 1. Utah Previous ranking: 1 Points: 255 (15 first-place votes) Record: 4-0 (1-0 Big 12) Last week: beat No.
14 Oklahoma State, 22-19 This week: vs. Arizona Comment: Utah's defense held Cowboys running back Ollie Gordon II to 11 rushing attempts, 42 rushing yards and 3.8 yards per carry.
Did you know? With the Utes win over OSU, Isaac Wilson became the first true freshman quarterback in program history to beat an AP Top 25 ranked opponent — Jason Batacao, The Salt Lake Tribune — Jason Batacao, The Salt Lake Tribune 2. Iowa State Previous ranking: 5 Points: 229 Record: 3-0 (0-0 Big 12) Last week: beat Arkansas State, 52-7 This week: at Houston Comment: The Cyclones are tied for 10th nationally — and lead the Big 12 — in turnover margin at 1.33 per game.
Four different Iowa State players boast at least one interception this season (Darien .
