Big 12 Teams' Standing in Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 After Week 4

Big 12 Football Race Heats Up with Strong Performances

The Big 12 football conference is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in college football this season, with several teams making a strong case for contention in the race for the conference title. As Week 4 of the season concludes, several teams have established themselves as frontrunners, while others are still finding their footing.

Texas Tech has been a standout, securing a dominant 34-10 victory over Utah on Saturday, September 20. This win marks the Red Raiders’ fourth straight win of the season and their first in Big 12 play. TCU also had a strong performance, defeating SMU 35-24 to improve to 3-0 overall. Meanwhile, UCF continued its unbeaten run with a 34-9 win over North Carolina. BYU added another win to its record with a 34-13 victory over East Carolina, moving to 3-0 on the season.

Kansas also made a statement, defeating West Virginia 41-10 to reach 3-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play. Arizona State followed suit with a thrilling 27-24 win over Baylor, marking their first Big 12 victory of the season.

College Football Rankings: Big 12 Teams in the Polls

With these performances, the Big 12 teams have seen their presence reflected in both the US LBM Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25 rankings. Here’s a breakdown of how they are faring:

US LBM Coaches Poll – Week 4

1. Ohio State (61)
2. Penn State (3)
3. Georgia (1)
4. LSU
5. Oregon (1)
6. Miami (1)
7. Texas
8. Florida State
9. Texas A&M
10. Oklahoma
11. Ole Miss
12. Indiana
13. Iowa State
14. Texas Tech
15. Tennessee
16. Alabama
17. Georgia Tech
18. Michigan
19. Missouri
20. Vanderbilt
21. Notre Dame
22. USC
23. Illinois
24. BYU
25. TCU

Other teams receiving votes include Arizona State (104), Utah (99), Louisville (67), Mississippi State (57), Memphis (55), Auburn (48), South Florida (32), Washington (19), Navy (17), Maryland (10), Kansas (6), Syracuse (4), Houston (4), UNLV (3), Tulane (3), Nebraska (3), North Texas (2), and Iowa (1).

Arizona State narrowly missed a spot in the Top 25 but remains among the teams receiving votes. The Sun Devils will face TCU on Friday, September 26, in a highly anticipated matchup that could impact both teams' standings.

AP Top 25 – Week 4

1. Ohio State (52)
2. Miami (7)
3. Penn State (5)
4. LSU
5. Georgia
6. Oregon (1)
7. Oklahoma (1)
8. Florida State
9. Texas A&M
10. Texas
11. Indiana
12. Texas Tech
13. Ole Miss
14. Iowa State
15. Tennessee
16. Georgia Tech
17. Alabama
18. Vanderbilt
19. Michigan
20. Missouri
21. USC
22. Notre Dame
23. Illinois
24. TCU
25. BYU

Other teams receiving votes include Auburn (122), Mississippi State (102), South Florida (77), Utah (45), Arizona State (30), Memphis (23), Louisville (23), Maryland (6), UNLV (3), UCF (3), and North Texas (2).

In the previous week’s poll, the Big 12 had three teams ranked: Iowa State at No. 12, Utah at No. 16, and Texas Tech at No. 17. Several other teams, including BYU, Arizona State, TCU, Baylor, Houston, and Kansas, received votes.

Key Matchups and Implications

As the season progresses, the Big 12 is expected to remain one of the most competitive conferences in college football. With multiple teams having strong starts, the race for the conference title is wide open. The upcoming game between TCU and Arizona State will be a crucial test for both teams, as it could significantly influence their positions in the polls and their path to the postseason.

For now, the Big 12 continues to showcase its depth and talent, with several teams proving they can compete at the highest level. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see which teams will emerge as true contenders in the coming weeks.