Big 12 Week 5 Power Rankings: Texas Tech, Iowa State Lead as Four Teams Remain Unbeaten
Late-game swings reposition contenders ahead of Texas Tech–Houston plus Iowa State–Cincinnati.
Overview
- Media lists keep Texas Tech No. 1 and Iowa State No. 2, with Arizona State and Utah rounding out the top four after Week 5.
- The Big 12 accounts for four of the FBS' 20 remaining unbeatens, with Texas Tech visiting unbeaten Houston this week.
- Arizona State climbed after erasing a 17-0 deficit to beat TCU 27-24, limiting the Horned Frogs to 269 yards with two interceptions.
- Houston rallied from 14-0 and 24-10 to edge Oregon State 27-24 in overtime, while BYU won 24-21 at Colorado after trailing 14-0.
- Cincinnati surged in rankings following a 37-34 road win at Kansas on a touchdown with 29 seconds left and now hosts Iowa State.