Entering the closing month of play in the Big 12, there’s a good race at the high for rivalry in the Big 12 title sport.
TCU and Kansas State are main the pack, however in a deep Big 12, the two groups that end one and two in the standings at the finish of the season, might look otherwise.
Though it’s unrealistic and extremely inconceivable, Oklahoma is one in all six groups with an opportunity to win the Big 12 title in 2022. They have a 0.1% probability to win the title. Realistically, 5 groups nonetheless have a shot to make it to Arlington and take house a Big 12 crown.
In addition to TCU and Kansas State, Texas, Baylor, and Oklahoma State nonetheless have a shot. Rather a lot would want to go write for the Bears, Longhorns, and Cowboys, however with how the Big 12 has been this 12 months, it looks as if anybody has an opportunity to win any sport on Saturday.
Let’s check out how the convention ranks in the up to date ESPN Football Power Index after week 9.
Texas quarterback Hudson Card (1) snaps the ball throughout the sport in opposition to Alabama at Royal Memorial Stadium on Sep. 10, 2022. Aaron E. Martinez / American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK
ESPN FPI Rank: 6
Projected Win-Loss: 8.1-4.3
Chance to Win the Big 12: 26.3%
That shut loss to Alabama closely influenced energy of schedule for the Longhorns. Since then, Texas has misplaced to Texas Tech and Oklahoma State. Could they be in line for one more disappointing second half end?
Oct 29, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; TCU Horned Frogs working again Kendre Miller (33) runs for a landing throughout the second quarter in opposition to the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN FPI Rank: 14
Projected Win-Loss: 10.6-2.2
Chance to Win the Big 12: 41.5%
TCU got here in at seventh in the preliminary College Football Playoff rankings. They’re going to have a tricky hill to climb due to a nonconference schedule that included Colorado, SMU, and Tarleton. The Horned Frogs are going to want some assist to make the playoff.
Oct 29, 2022; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Blake Shapen (12) passes in opposition to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN FPI Rank: 15
Projected Win-Loss: 7.0-5.1
Chance to Win the Big 12: 6.3%
Baylor definitely hasn’t had the season they might have hoped for. However, they nonetheless have a shot at the Big 12 title sport, however must win out and get a whole lot of assist to get there.
Oct 29, 2022; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats working again Deuce Vaughn (22) seems to be for room to run throughout the fourth quarter in opposition to the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN FPI Rank: 16
Projected Win-Loss: 8.4-4.0
Chance to Win the Big 12: 20.6%
Kansas State’s blowout win over Oklahoma State put them in the driver’s seat to be the second workforce in the Big 12 title sport. Nothing’s assured although as the Wildcats nonetheless should face Texas, Baylor, West Virginia, and Kansas the remainder of the method.
Oct 29, 2022; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats working again Deuce Vaughn (22) runs away from Oklahoma State Cowboys security Thomas Harper (13) for a landing in the first quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN FPI Rank: 24
Projected Win-Loss: 8.4-3.8
Chance to Win the Big 12: 4.9%
With losses to TCU and Kansas State, Oklahoma State faces an uphill climb to get again to the Big 12 title sport.
AMES, IA – OCTOBER 29: Wide receiver Jalil Farooq #3 of the Oklahoma Sooners is tackled by defensive finish Joey Petersen #52, and defensive again Jeremiah Cooper #19 of the Iowa State Cyclones as he rushed for yards in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
ESPN FPI Rank: 28
Projected Win-Loss: 7.1-4.9
Chance to Win the Big 12: 0.1%
A 7-5 end to the 2022 season would imply the Sooners went 2-2 in their closing 4 video games, however would imply they went 4-2 after the three-game dropping streak.
Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Hunter Dekkers (12) celebrates with workforce mates after a landing in opposition to the Ohio Bobcats throughout the first quarter at Jack Trice Stadium Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK
ESPN FPI Rank: 33
Projected Win-Loss: 5-7
Chance to Win the Big 12: 0%
If Iowa State had any semblance of consistency on offense, they is likely to be a Big 12 title contender. Their protection has been that good. While they haven’t gained a Big 12 sport, they’ve solely misplaced one by greater than a rating.
Oct 22, 2022; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire sings the college tune after the Red Raiders defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN FPI Rank: 42
Projected Win-Loss: 5.7-6.3
Chance to Win the Big 12: 0%
Texas Tech is a tough workforce to get a learn on. One week they appear actually good, like their loss to Oklahoma State and win over West Virginia, and the subsequent week they appear shaky like they did in their loss to Baylor.
After a promising 4-1 begin, the Red Raiders have gone 1-3 since and have robust matchups with TCU, Kansas, Iowa State, and Oklahoma remaining.
Oct 22, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks working again Devin Neal (4) scores a landing in opposition to the Baylor Bears in the second half at McLane Stadium. Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN FPI Rank: 47
Projected Win-Loss: 6.2-5.8
Chance to Win the Big 12: 0%
One can’t assist however surprise what the Jayhawks’ season would have been had Jalon Daniels not gotten damage. Of course, you are able to do that with most groups. Still, the Kansas Jayhawks have proven huge enhancements over the final couple of seasons. Can they end robust and attain a bowl sport? It’s definitely on the desk.
Oct 29, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; A West Virginia Mountaineers cheerleader performs throughout the second quarter in opposition to the TCU Horned Frogs at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN FPI Rank: 48
Projected Win-Loss: 4.3-7.7
Chance to Win the Big 12: 0%
If West Virginia have been ever going to make a transfer towards rivalry, this felt like the 12 months. However, the protection has fallen aside and the offense has been too inconsistent. They’ve been good at house, beating Baylor and hanging with TCU, however not nice on the highway.
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