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BYU Tops Big 12 Rankings While Utah Rises Ahead of Texas Tech

By Mitch Harper

BYU leads the Big 12 power rankings after a 28‑17 win over Arizona, finishing the first two weeks of the season with a 2‑0 record and a 1‑0 conference mark. The Cougars’ rushing attack averages 228 yards per game. Utah, also 2‑0 overall, sits second after a 43‑10 victory over Arkansas, averaging 54.5 points per game under first‑year head coach Morgan Scalley. Texas Tech, ranked third, remains 2‑0 with a 35‑24 win over Oregon State. Houston, Kansas State, Arizona, Oklahoma State, Cincinnati, Colorado, Arizona State, West Virginia, Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, TCU, and UCF round out the rankings with varying records and upcoming games. The next week’s marquee matchup is Texas Tech versus Houston on Friday night, a game that will be broadcast on FOX. The rankings reflect the opinions of KSL Sports reporters Steve Bartle, Josh Furlong, and Mitch Harper, who each submitted separate ballots for the week‑three power list.