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Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 8
Published: 10/24/2011 5:52 PM
Last Modified: 10/24/2011 5:52 PM

After weeks of building up Bedlam, could it be the Oklahoma State-Kansas State game is the real BCS semifinal?

1. Oklahoma State
The Cowboys lead the country in turnover margin. If they keep it up for five more games they'll play for a national title.

2. Kansas State
With four ranked opponents in the next four weeks, the Wildcats can play themselves into the national title picture... or the Meineke Car Care of Texas Bowl.

3. Oklahoma
Was Saturday an aberration or the start of a trend? We'll find out against Kansas State.

4. Texas A&M
Christine Michael and Cyrus Gray both rushed for more than 120 yards against Iowa State. The competition picks up a little the next five weeks.

5. Texas Tech
Remember last week I said I love Tommy Tuberville. Mike, who?

6. Baylor
Over/under on Brandon Weeden passing yardage this week: Is 600 too low?

7. Texas
Tens and 10s of fans figure to be gathered around the TV to watch this week's Texas-Kansas game on the Longhorn Network.

8. Missouri
By the end of the year, the Tigers may be able to lay claim to the title of best seven loss team in the country.

9. Iowa State
Can the Cyclones avoid the conference cellar? A date with destiny -- and Kansas -- awaits in two weeks.

10. Kansas
Jayhawks have allowed less than 40 points just once this season.

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W. G. (last year)

I figure all of nine fans will be watching. And they will turn it off by halftime.

JCD1978 (last year)

I don't think KU will put it out of reach by halftime, maybe by the end of the 3rd quarter.

mgpeters (last year)

Very funny. Kansas isn't exactly the opponent to pick to generate a lot of interest in your new station.

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