Big 12 power rankings: Texas loses again, Oklahoma survives

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 03: Jarrison Stewart #22 of the TCU Horned Frogs runs the ball against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 03, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Once near the top of the Big 12, conference play has not proved positive for TCU football. They sit at 2-4, with a 4-5 overall record, after recent losses to Texas Tech, Kansas and Oklahoma. It has them on the brink of missing a bowl game, as defeats in two of their last three matchups would end this.

Their most recent game came against Kansas State, 14-13, the third time in their last three games of a point differential of three or fewer. It’s the difference between them at 6-3 to where they are now at 4-5.

Games still remain against West Virginia, Baylor and Oklahoma State. Not the easiest schedule, and it doesn’t guarantee a spot past the regular season.

Baylor found arguably its best win of the season, even at a 5-4 record and the majority of the way into 2018. It was after a lopsided defeat to West Virginia and a six-point loss to Texas in the previous two weeks.

A 35-31 victory pushed the Bears forward and one step closer to a bowl game. It’s still with a weak track record, given four of their wins happened against ACU, UTSA, Kansas and Kansas State. Oklahoma State is a worthy opponent but doesn’t make up for their soft schedule from the season’s first half.

Iowa State, TCU and Texas Tech remain to close out the year. Will Baylor find a win and become bowl-eligible?

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