1 (A+ 98%) - Texas Tech (9-0)
An incredible game polished off by an amazing play -- undefeated lives in Lubbock. OSU on deck, then a trip to Norman before finishing with Baylor. The Red Raiders can taste it. Should be #1 in the nation. (HD rank 5-5-4-4-4-4-4-4-2-1)
2 (A 96%) - Texas (8-1)
Not a lot of shame in that loss. The Longhorns battled like warriors through a tough schedule and came up just short. They need some Tech losses and have a feisty Baylor team on deck. (HD rank 4-4-3-3-3-3-1-1-1-2)
3 (A 95%) - Oklahoma (8-1)
Didn't get to watch much as the game with NU was over in a heartbeat, but this is quite a team. OU, NU and Tech really look like legitimate top five programs. For OU, I think a win over Tech creates a huge messy tie-breaker, so the Sooners have new life. Travelling to A&M this week.
(HD rank 1-1-1-1-1-1-3-3-3-3)
4 (A 95%) - Oklahoma State (8-1)
Um, don't forget about us. The Cowboys can re-insert themselves into the conversation with a simple road win in Lubbock. If they could pull it off, fan mail will poor in from Austin and Norman.
(HD rank 6-6-6-7-6-6-2-2-4-4)
5 (A- 90%) - Missouri (7-2)
Kind of a mediocre giant if you ask me, but they got the job done against a Baylor team that is looking to pull down somebody's pants. Next, we get to watch them score 90 on KSU in Columbia as they continue to rest up for the Arrowhead matchup. Why are they getting a pass from the media on this schedule?
(HD rank 2-2-2-2-2-2-5-5-5-5)
6 (B 83%) - Kansas (6-3)
I believe in spat. In fact, I think I'll spat before I head to work today. The Jayhawks re-claimed their swagger against a KSU team that can be dangerous and they now head to Nebraska for a monster game that is totally off the radar. (HD rank 3-3-5-6-5-5-6-6-7-6)
7 (C+ 78%) - Nebraska (5-4)
It's no fun getting pounded by your old rival, but the Huskers have to feel much better about the upcoming schedule -- KU, @KSU, CU.
(HD rank 8-7-7-8-8-8-9-7-6-7)
8 (D+ 68%) Baylor (3-6)
The record doesn't show it, but of all these bottom level teams, the Bears are the one I would want to avoid. We'll see how that holds up in Austin. (HD rank 11-11-10-9-9-10-8-10-10-8)
9 (D 65%) - Kansas State (4-5)
I'm not sure how these guys beat A&M, but that win keeps them in this spot. I don't think below average is going to cut it for Captain Ron, especially after the upcoming visit to Columbia.
(HD rank 9-9-9-10-10-11-7-9-9-9)
10 (D 64%) Texas A&M (3-5)
A solid 24-17 win against a flailing CU team isn't a bad place to start. Unfortunately, progress will probably be tough to measure this week when the Sooners roll into town on a new mission.
(HD rank 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-11-11-10)
11 (F 59%) - Colorado (4-5)
Um, it's not working. It may be time to ease up on the aggressive non-con schedule. ISU is next and it's televised! Wee-hoo!
(HD rank 7-8-8-5-7-7-10-8-8-11)
12 (F- 55%) Iowa State (2-7)
The Clones aren't the first north team to be humiliated against a south team this year, but put it up against the body of work and it's pretty bleak. The Clones get another "escape the cellar" head-to-head matchup, but this one is in Boulder -- televised for your enjoyment.
(HD rank 10-10-11-11-11-9-11-12-12-12)