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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