UCF moved up three spots to No. 13 in this week’s Big 12 power rankings after routing North Carolina A&T 69-7 last week.

Iowa State was the overwhelming pick for the top spot.

The Cyclones received 14 of a possible 16 first-place votes from a panel of media who regularly cover the Big 12.

Arizona State, which held the top spot after the opening week of the season, dropped to sixth after a 24-20 loss at Mississippi State.

Texas Tech and TCU each received one first-place vote.

The Red Raiders and Utah tied for second, followed by TCU and Baylor to round out the top five.

1. Iowa State

Previous ranking: 2

Points: 254 (14 first-place votes)

Record: 3-0 (1-0 Big 12)

Last week: beat Iowa, 16-13

This week: at Arkansas State

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