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Big 12 football rankings heading into Week 7 of the 2016 season. Oklahoma deals Texas a third straight loss and shows it might be the only real threat to unseat Baylor atop the rankings.

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The Big 12 might’ve been helped by Houston’s loss to Navy on Saturday as it tries to prove it is worthy of a bid to the College Football Playoff. Baylor had the week off – its first of two byes over the next three weeks – and seems to be the only realistic contender left.

Two-loss Oklahoma is trying its best to make its case and beat Texas, 45-40, in the Red River rivalry game in Dallas this week. It’ll be a tough sell, though, even if the Sooners end up beating Baylor later this season.

Here’s a look at the rest of the rankings heading into Week 7.

Week 7 Big 12 Football Rankings

10. Kansas

Lost a 24-23 heartbreaker to TCU. The Jayhawks led late into the fourth quarter before allowing a field goal with less than two minutes left that thwarted their upset bid.

9. Iowa State

Blew a big lead and lost 38-31 at Oklahoma State. The Cyclones were ahead by 17 before the Cowboys scored the game’s final 28 points.

8. Texas Tech

Lost 44-38 to Kansas State. The Red Raiders scored fewer than 50 points for the first time this season while dropping to 3-2. They’ll face West Virginia next week.

7. Texas

Coach Charlie Strong’s seat just got even hotter – if that’s even possible. The Longhorns lost to Oklahoma, 45-40, in Dallas and have dropped three straight following a 2-0 start.

6. Kansas State

Defended Texas Tech better than any other team so far this season in Saturday’s 44-38 win. The Wildcats have won three of their last four but will have to travel to Oklahoma next week.

5. West Virginia

The 4-0 Mountaineers had a bye week after slipping past Kansas State, 17-16, last week. They’ll hit the road to face Texas Tech next week.

4. Oklahoma State

The Cowboys looked like they were headed to a disappointing home defeat before rallying to beat Iowa State, 38-31. Mason Rudolph threw four touchdown passes.

3. TCU

The Horned Frogs barely escaped Kansas with a 24-23 win after the Jayhawks missed a long field-goal attempt as time expired. They’ll get a week off to prepare for unbeaten West Virginia.

2. Oklahoma

Won the highest-scoring Red River rivalry game, 45-40, over Texas. Dede Westbrook had a huge game with 10 catches for 232 yards and three touchdowns. Kansas State awaits next week.

1. Baylor

The 5-0 Bears had the week off. They’ll face Kansas next week before getting another week off to prepare for their matchup with Texas.