Big 12 Power Rankings: K-State Re-Establishing Themselves in Conference
By Ben Nielsen
Oct 26, 2013; Ames, IA, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Clint Chelf (10) throws during the first quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
4. Oklahoma State Cowboys
Record: 7-1 (4-1)
Previous Ranking: 5
Last Week: OSU 52, Tech 34
This Week: vs Kansas
Next Week: at Texas
Clint Chelf: Savior of the Cowboys season? Or have the last two games been a product of the schedule? We’re not going to find out too much this week as the Cowboys will host Kansas, but it doesn’t mean Chelf cannot continue to add to the evidence that he is the quarterback that makes the most sense for the Cowboys.
Chelf rushed for 88 yards and threw for 211 while totally four touchdowns against Texas Tech, a team that has a pretty solid defense. The offense seems to run smoother and with more purpose with Chelf, and the running game dynamic has been more effective with him leading the way. In the last two games Chelf has averaged 11.5 yards per carry since regaining the starting gig and looked much better throwing the ball this week against Tech.
The issue for Chelf is turnovers and efficiency. He’s tuned the ball over three times via the interception and has completed only 46.7% of his passes. But he made the plays necessary to win last week against Texas Tech on the road, a game that shouldn’t just be brushed off automatically.
OSU has Texas, Baylor, and Oklahoma remaining after KU.