Big 12 Conference Week 4
By ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer on Sep 17, 2013, at 2:32 AM Updated on 9/17/13 at 5:46 AM
College Football
There's not enough evidence yet to declare that the defense has arrived, but evidence thus far is promising.
POWER RANKINGS: Week 4
1. Oklahoma State: Following an eventful week, Cowboys take care of business in front of nearly 60,000 loyal fans.
2. Oklahoma: Mike Stoops' defense looks like it could have a bit of a bite. But beware, more dangerous opponents loom.
3. Baylor: This isn't a pass-happy offense. It has 99 runs, 53 pass attempts through first two games.
4. Texas Tech: Red Raiders may be 7-0 when they play at OU on Oct. 26. A kind schedule stretch awaits.
5. Kansas State: Wildcats have won seven of nine - and five straight - meetings with Texas.
6. TCU: Nearly a week later, no doubt that Horned Frogs fans are still trying to figure out calls against them at Texas Tech.
7. West Virginia: Quarterback Ford Childress lit up Georgia State in debut. He gets a shot at Maryland this weekend.
8. Texas: It has been 57 years since the Longhorns have started a season 1-3. That season, Texas finished 1-9.
9. Kansas: Following a setback to Rice for second year in a row, Charlie Weis has lost 16 straight games to FBS opponents.
10. Iowa State: Cyclones drop in-state rivalry game to Iowa. Are those basketballs being dribbled at Hilton Coliseum?
Best game of the week
K-State at Texas, 7 p.m., KTUL-8: Best may not be the best word for this matchup. “Intriguing” perhaps
works better. Can Kansas State beat Mack Brown for the sixth time in a row? Will Texas fans show up
for this game? Just how bad can things get for Texas?
Worst game of the week
La. Tech at Kansas, 11 a.m., FS1-67: Two coaches — Charlie Weis (Kansas) and Skip Holtz (Louisiana
Tech) — with links to Notre Dame. Both teams are struggling so much that the losing coach will have
a fan base roaring against them for dropping a game to their opponent.
College Football
There's not enough evidence yet to declare that the defense has arrived, but evidence thus far is promising.
