Big 12 Power Rankings: Baylor, Kansas, and Oklahoma State All have Big Weekends

Nov 16, 2013; Norman, OK, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver

(6) runs with the ball while being pursued by Oklahoma Sooners defensive back

(22) in the second half at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

9. Iowa State Cyclones

Record: 1-9 (0-7)

Previous Ranking: 10

Last Week: OU 48, ISU 10

This Week: vs Kansas

Next Week: at West Virginia

Injuries and key losses on defense have really hurt Iowa State this season, so a tough year was somewhat anticipated. One could make a solid argument that if ISU had gotten two plays this season near the goal-line that they could be a four-win Big 12 team by the end of the season.

Instead, the Cyclones are going to have to settle for a shot at two Big 12 wins with Kansas coming to Ames this weekend and a trip to West Virginia next week. Get two wins there and Iowa State has to feel good about the way the season went for them given the circumstances.