Oklahoma State Overtakes LSU, Big 12 Surpasses ACC in AP Poll

Oklahoma State Climbs Up, LSU Falls Down

Oklahoma State made a big jump in the latest Associated Press Top 25 Poll, moving up from No. 12 to No. 6 after a convincing 31-16 road win over No. 16 Baylor. LSU, meanwhile, dropped seven spots to No. 17 after a disappointing 45-20 home loss to unranked Mississippi State.

Big 12's Dominance

The Big 12 Conference continues to impress, with four teams now ranked in the Top 10. Oklahoma State is the highest-ranked Big 12 team, followed by No. 7 TCU, No. 8 Kansas State, and No. 10 Baylor.

The ACC, meanwhile, has just two teams ranked in the Top 25: No. 15 Clemson and No. 20 North Carolina. This marks the first time since 2015 that the Big 12 has more teams ranked in the Top 10 than the ACC.

Reasons for Oklahoma State's Rise

Oklahoma State's impressive performance against Baylor is the latest sign of a team that is hitting its stride.

• The Cowboys have a balanced offense that can score in a variety of ways.
• Quarterback Spencer Sanders is playing at a high level, completing 67% of his passes for 1,723 yards and 16 touchdowns.
• The defense has been solid, allowing just 19.2 points per game.

Oklahoma State is now in a good position to make a run at a Big 12 championship and a berth in the College Football Playoff.

LSU's Struggles

LSU's loss to Mississippi State was the Tigers' second straight loss, and it dropped them to 4-3 on the season.

• The Tigers' offense has struggled to find consistency, and quarterback Jayden Daniels has been turnover-prone.
• The defense has also been inconsistent, especially against the run.

LSU will need to get back on track quickly, as they have a tough remaining schedule that includes games against Alabama, Ole Miss, and Arkansas.

Conclusion

The latest AP Poll shows that Oklahoma State is a rising star in college football, while LSU is struggling to find its footing.

The Big 12 Conference is now the most dominant conference in college football, with four teams ranked in the Top 10.

It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out for both Oklahoma State and LSU.