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Big 12 Week 5 Power Rankings: Texas Tech, Iowa State Stay on Top as Comebacks Reorder the Chase

Unbeaten resumes face immediate trials, starting with Texas Tech at Houston then Iowa State at Cincinnati.

Utah Utes wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) celebrate after defeating West Virginia Mountaineers, Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va.

Overview

  • Four of the FBS's 20 remaining unbeaten teams reside in the Big 12 after Week 5, keeping national focus on the league race.
  • Two outlets align on the current top four, listing Texas Tech first, followed by Iowa State, Arizona State and Utah.
  • Arizona State erased a 17-0 deficit to edge TCU 27-24, one of several late rallies that defined the week.
  • Houston rallied from 14-0 and 24-10 to beat Oregon State 27-24 in overtime, while BYU won 24-21 at Colorado.
  • Cincinnati climbed after a 37-34 win at Kansas, landing No. 8 in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and moving up three spots in Buffaloes Wire’s ranking.