Big 12 Power Rankings: Terrible Start to the Season for Big 12 Only Gets Worse

Sep 14, 2013; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end

(89) celebrates with fans after the game against the Lamar Cardinals at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Rowe-USA TODAY Sports

1. Oklahoma State Cowboys

Record: 3-0

Previous Ranking: (Trend: –)

Last Week: Oklahoma State 59, Lamar 3

This Week: Bye

Next Week: at West Virginia

Oklahoma State has done nothing to be removed from their top spot in the power rankings, but it will be interesting to see how J.W. Walsh handles the Big 12 season. Walsh was not quite as effective in the season opener against Mississippi State, and he’s not going to be able to run circles around most of the Big 12’s defense.

“Most” because, you know, Texas.

If Walsh translates his game well to the Big 12 then the only thing standing in the way of the Cowboys and a conference title are home dates against Baylor and Oklahoma to end the season.