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Big 12 power rankings, Week 3: Oklahoma tops Ohio State, Pokes stay hot

By Rob Wolkenbrod

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes the ball during the third quarter of the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oklahoma Sooners on September 9, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes the ball during the third quarter of the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oklahoma Sooners on September 9, 2017 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Jacob Park #10 of the Iowa State Cyclones throws the ball in the second half of play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on September 9, 2017, in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa Hawkeyes won 44-41 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Jacob Park #10 of the Iowa State Cyclones throws the ball in the second half of play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on September 9, 2017, in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa Hawkeyes won 44-41 over the Iowa State Cyclones. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images) /
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Iowa State Cyclones 1-1

Last week: Loss vs Iowa, 44-41
Last rank: 8th

Like Kansas, Iowa State fell back down after a Week 1 win. However, its second win of the season was inches away, with a game against Iowa that went to overtime. A game-winning touchdown from the Hawkeyes put the game away at 44-41.

The Cyclones put up a strong fight and will look to keep things going against Akron. An early 2-1 record could do wonders for Iowa State, even if it results in just five or six wins by season’s end. It would be an improvement over 2016. Games against Kansas and Baylor are more than winnable, so it’s possible this Big 12 team builds its way toward a positive season.

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Texas Tech Red Raiders 1-0

Last week: Bye
Last rank: 7th

Texas Tech was on a bye, so they remain 1-0 and in the seventh spot in the Big 12 rankings. Game 1 came against Eastern Washington, in a 56-0 route. Quarterback Nic Shimonek was nearly perfect, as he completed 26 of 30 passes for 384 yards and three touchdowns. 126 of them went to wide receiver Derrick Willies.

For the next game, the Red Raiders will face the Pac-12’s Arizona State. The Sun Devils are 1-1, coming off a loss to San Diego State, 30-20. Manny Wilkins leads them at quarterback, with his 598 passing yards and four touchdowns. They also have four receivers with over 100 yards through the first two games.

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