HD Big 12 Power Rankings -- Week #2

1) Oklahoma (2-0, 0-0) #3 CBS
OU throws down a nice blowout against the talent crew from Miami. Nice work by the Sooners leading the Big 12 to a great weekend in non-con play.
CBS Schedule Rank: 49
Results: W N. Texas 79-10 | W Miami (Fla) 51-13
Next: Utah State (0-2)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 1-1
CBS: 10-3

2) Texas (2-0, 0-0) #9 CBS
It looks like the Longhorns found themselves in the fourth quarter against the Frogs, but McCoy's 3 to 4 TD to INT ratio thus far is not a good sign. Texas seems merely mortal post VY.
CBS Schedule Rank: 7
Results: W Arkansas St 21-13 | W TCU 34-13
Next: @ UCF (1-0)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 2-2
CBS: 8-9

3) Nebraska (2-0, 0-0) #13 CBS
I wouldn't say it was pretty, but it was a road win against the defending ACC champs. Now you've got USC coming into Lincoln ... not a bad deal really. If you're going to challenge a heavyweight, do it on your own turf.
CBS Schedule Rank: 84
Results: W Nevada 52-10 | W @Wake Forest 20-17
Next: USC (1-0)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 3-3
CBS: 19-13

4) Missouri (2-0, 0-0) #36 CBS
This time the Tigers get a road win versus the SEC. Not bad, but again the defense lets up just enough to leave a little doubt. Still, the strength of schedule moves them up a slot.
CBS Schedule Rank: 4
Results: W Illinios 40-34 | W @Mississippi 38-25
Next: Western Michigan (0-2)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 5-4
CBS: 41-36

5) Texas A&M (2-0, 0-0) #17 CBS
Fresno State isn't exactly chopped liver, but you'd expect the Aggies to be able to settle matters at Kyle Field without multiple overtime periods. The evidence is mounting against McGee as a passer.
CBS Schedule Rank: 113
Results: W Montana St 38-7 | W Fresno St 47-45
Next: ULM (0-2)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 4-5
CBS: 21-17

6) Kansas (2-0, 0-0) #47 CBS
Just can't ignore the way the Jayhawks have been playing regardless of the competition. KU moves up two spots and it could get ugly again on Saturday as the 'Hawks are motivated.
CBS Schedule Rank: 33
Results: W Central Michigan 52-7 | W SE Louisiana 62-0
Next: Toledo (0-2)

Week-by-Week:
North: 8-6
CBS: 52-47

7) Texas Tech (2-0, 0-0) #41 CBS
I'm not sure how CBS determines strength of schedule but #9 seems a little high. Like KU, the jury is still out until the Raiders play a BCS team. Seems like Tech should have dispatched the Miners with a little less difficulty ... 484 passing yards sounds about right though.
CBS Schedule Rank: 9
Results: W SMU 49-9 | W UTEP 45-31
Next: @Rice (0-2)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 6-7
CBS: 45-41

8) Oklahoma St (2-0, 0-0) #34 CBS
OSU did what they were supposed to, but the new development at the QB position changes things. Zac Robinson played well after the Reid injury, but the defense is not solid enough to withstand hiccups on the offensive side of the ball.
CBS Schedule Rank: 61
Results: L @Georgia 14-35 | W FAU 42-6
Next: @Troy (0-2)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 7-8
CBS: 37-34

9) Kansas State (1-1, 0-0) #50 CBS
It was good to end the three-game skid. The score looks right, but it was a little closer than that final score indicated. The Cats lose linebacker Antwon Moore for the season and also have a couple of injuries in the secondary. Missouri State should be a nice rest game despite the 2-0 record.
CBS Schedule Rank: 88
Results: L Auburn 13-23 | W San Jose St 34-14
Next: Missouri St (2-0)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 9-9
CBS: 54-50
 
10) Colorado (1-1, 0-0) #59 CBS
Okay, so I guess Cody Hawkins may not be an instant success story. Florida State comes to town for an interesting match up between two teams that would love to reclaim former glory.
CBS Schedule Rank: 51
Results: W Colorado St 31-28 OT | L @ASU 14-33
Next: Florida St (1-1)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 10-10
CBS: 53-59

11) Baylor (1-1, 0-0) #78 CBS
Grrr! Don't count the Bears out yet. All of the sudden with 412 yards and 6 TD passes against Rice, Blake Szymanski looks like he might be a leader.
CBS Schedule Rank: 89
Results: L @TCU 0-27 | W Rice 42-17
Next: Texas St (1-1)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 11-11
CBS: 80-78

12) Iowa State (0-2, 0-0) #113 CBS
It's not good. Right now, the 'Clones have the cellar position locked. Be careful. If you stay here too long, they talk about trading you for Arkansas, CSU or TCU. Ask Baylor.
CBS Schedule Rank: 112
Results: L Kent St 14-23 |  L N. Iowa 13-24
Next: Iowa (2-0)

Week-by-Week:
HD: 12-12
CBS: 70-113