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Big 12 Week 3 Power Rankings: Iowa State Takes No. 1 as Baylor, UCF Surge

Early upsets recalibrated the conference pecking order.

Dean Connors and UH welcome Colorado for the teams' Big 12 opener Friday night at TDECU Stadium.
9-10-25
UCF Knights defensive back Jaylen Heyward (17) celebrates the Knights success against North Carolina A&T Aggies during the second half of the college football game at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

Overview

  • Iowa State claims the top spot after a 16-13 rivalry win at Iowa.
  • Texas Tech sits second following 67- and 62-point outbursts to open the season.
  • BYU climbs to No. 3 on the strength of a takeaway-fueled win over Stanford.
  • Baylor surges four spots to fourth after a comeback over No. 17 SMU.
  • Notable moves include Arizona State down four to fifth, UCF up five to 10th, and Kansas State down four to 13th, with Houston steady at 11th.