BYU's 26-17 win over No. 21 Utah in 2021 snapped the Utes' nine-game winning streak in the series, and also began a year of dominance over the Pac-12 for the Cougars.

The defense, and this program, look completely different. Iowa State lost star power on defense, has lost two straight Big 12 contests, and is trending down in my Game Grader ratings.

Iowa State scored on the first play of this game, a 75-yard strike from Rocco Becht to Brett Eskildsen. BYU then lost running back LJ Martin, the Big 12’s leading rusher through eight weeks, to an injury in the first half.

Here’s our weekly power rankings of Big 12 teams with a look at their schedules and matchups. 1. No. 11 BYU (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) Last results: No. 15 BYU stopped No 23 Utah four times on fourth down and Bear Bachmeier scored the clinching touchdown on a 22-yard run in a the fourth quarter

BYU tailback and Big 12 rushing leader LJ Martin is expected to play for the No. 8 Cougars on Saturday at No. 9 Texas Tech, sources told ESPN.

The 12-person committee appeared to give less weight to A&M's tougher schedule and its 41-40 win over tenth-ranked Notre Dame and more to the way the Buckeyes and Hoosiers have mowed down opponents this year.

The Big 12's Week 11 slate features a Friday night kickoff in Orlando and four games on Saturday, headlined by undefeated BYU visiting Texas Tech. ESPN's Colleg