Big 12 Power Rankings: Where Does Iowa State Football Stand After Losing To Baylor?

Now that we are entering Week 11 of the 2026 season, here are our Big 12 football power rankings.

Find out where we have Iowa State after its loss to Baylor last Saturday. 

The Utes remain undefeated and hold the top spot in the conference standings. Backed by an elite defense allowing just 16.3 points per game and holding a No. 2 CFP ranking, they control their own destiny to Arlington.

The Red Raiders continue to surge, anchored by an explosive offense putting up 37.6 points per game and checking in at No. 10  in the CFP poll.

Ranked No. 12 by the CFP committee, the Cougars look to bounce back from a tight conference setback and stabilize their push toward the postseason.

Willie Fritz's team has been playing complementary football this season leading them to rank at No. 14 in the CFP rankings with momentum as the regular season closes out.

Sitting at No. 22 in the CFP, the Wildcats rely on a balanced attack and have proven tough to beat in conference play.

Oklahoma State's offense, under first-year head coach Eric Morris and North Texas transfer Drew Mestemaker, has become one of the most explosive units in the nation, ranking third in scoring with 43.9 points per game and averaging 533.6 total yards at 7.5 yards per play. 

The Bears are quietly putting together a strong stretch with back-to-back wins with stingy defensive play – yielding only 17 points per game. 

Coming off a hard-fought escape act against Kansas, the Knights sit one win away from securing bowl eligibility.

The Sun Devils handled business against Colorado to stay right at the even mark in conference play.

The first year under head coach Jimmy Rogers has been good, but not perfect. You can see a solid foundation taking shape in Ames, but the Cyclones need to find consistency on both sides of the ball as the season closes out.

The Bearcats look to snap a two-game skid and find consistency down the stretch.

The Mountaineers are still sitting right on the doorstep of a bowl bid despite defensive struggles.

The Horned Frogs possess the conference's top scoring defense (15.8 PPG allowed), but offensive inconsistency has kept them under water.

The Wildcats have been plagued by injuries, particularly deep down the depth chart at quarterback, leading to a tough three-game slide.

Kansas has been showing flashes offensively, but defensive their lapses keep them towards the bottom of the standings.

The Buffaloes have played close with some of the top teams in this conference, but continue to struggle to find traction in conference play as late-season while suffering from depth issues.