There have been solely two video games that includes matchups of Energy 5 packages in week three, and the Huge 12 went 1-1. The convention went 7-2 on the week with losses to Tulane (Kansas State) and Texas Tech (NC State).
Many of the convention slate featured unimaginable mismatches on paper, and the convention took care of enterprise for probably the most half.
Taking a look at you, Kansas State.
Apart from the Wildcats’ loss to the Tulane Inexperienced Wave, each different recreation went about as anticipated, with a mean rating of 37 to 11 within the 9 video games.
With many of the convention starting Huge 12 play subsequent week, check out our up to date energy rankings after week three.
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Kansas State Wildcats (2-1, 0-0)
Sep 17, 2022; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Adrian Martinez (9) is tripped up by Tulane Inexperienced Wave defensive again Lance Robinson (7) throughout the third quarter at Invoice Snyder Household Soccer Stadium. Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports activities
Earlier Rank: 7
This Week: Misplaced to Tulane 17-10
Kansas State simply can’t get something going via the air. Adrian Martinez averaged 4.8 yards per try of their loss to Tulane (3-0). Deuce Vaughn had simply 81 yards speeding, and the Wildcats’ offense was held scoreless within the second half.
Regardless of their win over Missouri, that is arguably the more serious loss any group within the convention has suffered this season. Although they’ve a greater file than West Virginia, the Mountaineers’ two losses are to Pitt, a prime 25 group, and Kansas, probably the greatest offenses in faculty soccer, within the early a part of 2022.
Shedding to Tulane at house is a horrible look, particularly earlier than you need to go on the highway to face the Oklahoma Sooners in week 4.
9
West Virginia Mountaineers (1-2, 0-1 Huge 12)
Earlier Rank: 10
This Week: Beat Towson 65-7
West Virginia did what it ought to do in opposition to a vastly inferior opponent. Win in a blowout. The Mountaineers wanted one thing like that to erase the reminiscence of the shut losses they suffered to Pitt and Kansas to start out the season.
Subsequent week they get one other stiff highway check once they tackle the Virginia Tech Hokies. A win in Blacksburg would assist transfer the needle for WVU.
8
TCU Horned Frogs (2-0, 0-0)
Earlier Rank: 9
This Week: Bye Week
TCU was off this week forward of their Metroplex showdown with the SMU Mustangs.
7
Texas Tech Crimson Raiders (2-1, 0-0)
Earlier Rank: 6
This Week: Misplaced to NC State 27-14
Robust highway loss for the Texas Tech Crimson Raiders. The Wolfpack jumped out to a 20-0 lead when Aydan White returned a Donovan Smith interception 84 yards for a landing. The Crimson Raiders would begin to determine it out within the second half, however by that point, it was too late.
Tech will host the Texas Longhorns in Lubbock subsequent week.
6
Kansas Jayhawks (3-0, 1-0)
Earlier Rank: 8
This Week: Beat Houston 48-30
The Jayhawks search for actual. Their offense retains placing up unbelievable numbers, led by quarterback Jalon Daniels. Daniels was 14 of 23 for 158 yards and three touchdowns. He additionally rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Kansas is only one of 4 undefeated Huge 12 groups remaining after the primary three weeks of the season.
Kansas has one other stable nonconference opponent coming to Lawrence subsequent week once they host the 3-0 Duke Blue Devils.
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Texas Longhorns (2-1, 0-0)
Earlier Rank: 5
This Week: Beat UTSA 41-20
It was a 17-17 recreation at halftime, however the Texas Longhorns pulled away within the second half led by a formidable operating recreation. Bijan Robinson rushed for 183 yards and three touchdowns. Roschon Johnson added 81 yards for a speeding assault that averaged 8.3 yards per stick with it the day.
Texas takes their present on the highway to face the Crimson Raiders in Lubbock subsequent week.
4
Baylor Bears (2-1, 0-0)
Earlier Rank: 4
This Week: Beat Texas State 42-7
The Baylor Bears rebounded from their one-score loss every week in the past to BYU with a thumping of Texas State. Richard Reese led the best way for the Bears with 156 yards speeding and three touchdowns.
Baylor will open Huge 12 play with a tricky highway journey to Ames to tackle the 3-0 Iowa State Cyclones subsequent week.
3
Iowa State Cyclones (3-0, 0-0)
Earlier Rank: 3
This Week: Beat Ohio 43-10
Iowa State continued its successful methods by dismantling Ohio to shut nonconference play. Hunter Dekkers had one other good day on the workplace with 268 yards passing and 4 complete touchdowns.
Iowa State will host the Baylor Bears subsequent week to open convention play.
2
Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-0, 0-0)
Earlier Rank: 2
This Week: Beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 63-7
The Cowboys took care of enterprise in opposition to Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Spencer Sanders threw 4 landing passes, and Gunnar Gundy threw a few touchdowns in reduction.
Oklahoma State has the week off earlier than happening the highway to face the Baylor Bears in week 5.
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Oklahoma Sooners (3-0, 0-0)
Earlier Rank: 1
This Week: Beat Nebraska 49-14
The Oklahoma Sooners picked up their third-straight 30-point win to start out the season over the Nebraska Cornhuskers. After a powerful begin from Nebraska, it was all Oklahoma, who scored 49 unanswered factors after the Cornhuskers took a 7-0 lead early within the first.
Oklahoma will open Huge 12 play in opposition to the Kansas State Wildcats.
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