Big 12 football power rankings after Week 6: Rivals in the top spots

The Week 6 Big 12 slate was small, with five teams on a bye and one non-Big 12 matchup. The shakeups in our updated power rankings were limited, as only five conference games were decided

At the top of the conference, Colorado's Week 7 opponent, Utah, takes over the No. 1 spot after an impressive 41-24 win over Kansas, moving ahead of in-state rival BYU. The Cougars remain undefeated after a 24-10 win over Iowa State , but their sloppy performance wasn't quite enough to hold on to the top spot.

Houston continues to impress, strengthening its hold on third place with a convincing road win over a solid Kansas State team. Oklahoma State and Arizona also picked up key wins.

With conference play heating up and several contenders starting to separate themselves from the pack, here's how all 16 Big 12 teams stack up in our updated power rankings after Week 6.

Updated Big 12 football power rankings after Week 6

Utah Utes (41-24 win vs. Kansas) -- Up 1

BYU Cougars (24-10 win vs. Iowa State) -- Down 1

Houston Cougars (35-16 win at Kansas State) -- No change

Texas Tech Red Raiders (bye week) -- No change

Oklahoma State (42-28 win vs. UCF) -- No change

Arizona Wildcats (52-31 win at West Virginia) -- No change

Cincinnati Bearcats (bye week) -- No change

Kansas State (35-16 loss vs. Houston) -- No change

Arizona State (30-12 win vs. Hawaii) -- Up 1

West Virginia (52-31 loss vs. Arizona) -- Down 1

UCF (42-28 loss at Oklahoma State) -- No change

TCU Horned Frogs (bye week) -- No change

Kansas Jayhawks (41-24 loss at Utah) -- Down 1

Colorado Buffaloes (bye week) -- No change

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