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UT, OSU again lead Big 12's power rankings

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...12 game since the Oklahoma game. Maybe that challenge comes this week at Kyle Field. 2. Oklahoma State: A dramatic comeback orchestrated by third-stringer Brandon Weeden got them past upset-minded Colorado last week...

Blog | November 23, 2009

Alexander having big game but ISU close

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...themselves from plucky Iowa State. Early in the fourth quarter, Alexander has produced 11 receptions for 173 yards and a touchdown as the Tigers hold a 34-24 lead over the Cyclones. He set the...

Blog | November 21, 2009

Big 12 mailbag: My Big 12 only Heisman finalists

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...Kansas City writes: Pardon my French, but Oklahoma State has no way of getting into a BCS bowl game over Iowa. They lost by about 30 to Texas and...

Blog | November 20, 2009

Big 12 predictions, Week 12

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...better because of it. Everything turned out for me except for Missouri's surprising beatdown at Kansas State. I thought the Wildcats' perfect home record before last week would give them an edge. I was...

Blog | November 19, 2009

Alexander finally emerges in injury-free season

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...said. That confidence has helped me out a lot. In a conference stacked with strong receivers, Kansas State coach Bill Snyder said that Alexander has emerged as the Big 12's best after he blistered...

Blog | November 17, 2009

ISU's gritty defense paves way to bowl eligibility

Tim Griffin, Big 12

The transformation of Iowa State's defense has been startling...remember how much improvement the Cyclones have made this season. We...

Blog | November 17, 2009

Big 12 lunch links: No worries for Texas, despite TCU's win

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...over Kansas State "saved the integrity" of the Missouri program. Iowa State officials aren't assuming a bowl trip is imminent, despite the Cyclones becoming bowl eligible after their sixth victory of the season...

Blog | November 16, 2009

Big 12 power rankings settle with two weeks left

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...M. That might be best for their hopes for a Big 12 title -- and beyond. 2. Oklahoma State: After struggling in the first half, the Cowboys turned to a bruising running game to subdue Texas...

Blog | November 16, 2009

What we learned in the Big 12, Week 11

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...that struck me while watching Big 12 games on Saturday. Iowa State's defensive resiliency has been stunning: Coach Paul Rhoads has helped the Cyclones respond after being gashed for 69 points in back-to...

Blog | November 15, 2009

Big 12 helmet stickers, Week 11

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...games for the first time in school history. Iowa State's defense: It's hard to split this sticker among the group that sealed the Cyclones' 17-10 victory over Colorado, earning them bowl...

Blog | November 15, 2009

Where the Big 12 stands after afternoon games

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...or bust for Bill Snyder's team. Colorado (3-7): Eliminated from bowl eligibility. Iowa State (6-5): The Cyclones' 17-10 victory over Colorado will boost them to their first bowl game since...

Blog | November 14, 2009

Simas sparks CU's offensive renaissance

Tim Griffin, Big 12

Maybe there was something in those lucky puka shells that Markques Simas' mother brought him before the Texas A&M game. Simas, Colorado's sophomore...

Blog | November 13, 2009

Four-star viewers guide for Saturday's games

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...I did earlier this week. All starting times are Eastern. Four-star games Texas Tech at Oklahoma State (8 p.m., ABC-TV): The winner of this game immediately jumps into the driver's seat...

Blog | November 12, 2009

Big 12 predictions, Week 11

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...the field in Brandon Banks. That should be enough to subdue the fading Tigers. Iowa State 24, Colorado 21: The Cyclones are playing for a bowl berth and Colorado is trying to keep its flickering...

Blog | November 12, 2009

What to watch in the Big 12, Week 11

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...earn bowl eligibility by winning on Saturday. Kansas State needs a victory to get to seven wins...which also become bowl eligible with a win. Iowa State and Kansas can similarly earn their sixth...

Blog | November 12, 2009