Every ranked team in the Big 12 won its Week 5 game despite scares from unranked opponents. No. 10 Texas Tech led by only five going into the fourth quarter against Colorado, while No. 9 BYU held a seven-point lead over TCU, and No. 20 Houston trailed 17-14 against UCF going into the fourth quarter.
However, the most interesting game in the Big 12 was West Virginia vs. Iowa State. West Virginia had a chance to tie or take the lead with under two minutes left. They picked up a crucial third down before receiver DJ Epps fumbled, and the Cyclones recovered to secure the 45-42 win.
Here is how the Big 12 standings look after Week 5.
Big 12 football standings after Week 5
- Texas Tech (5-0 overall, 2-0 Big 12)
- BYU (4-0, 2-0)
- Baylor (4-1, 2-0)
- Utah (4-0, 1-0)
- Oklahoma State (3-1, 1-0)
- Arizona (4-1, 1-1)
- Houston (4-1, 1-1)
- Cincinnati (4-1, 1-1)
- Iowa State (3-2, 1-1)
- UCF (3-2, 1-1)
- Arizona State (2-2, 1-1)
- Kansas State (3-1, 0-1)
- Kansas (2-2, 0-1)
- West Virginia (3-2, 0-2)
- Colorado (2-3, 0-2)
- TCU (2-3, 0-2)
Big 12 results
Big 12 matchups:
- Baylor 55, Arizona State 19
- Iowa State 45, West Virginia 42
- Arizona 34, Cincinnati 7
- Texas Tech 29, Colorado 7
- Houston 27, UCF 17
- BYU 17, TCU 10
Versus Non-Power Four:
- Kansas 55, Middle Tennessee State 0
On Bye:
- Kansas State
- Oklahoma State
- Utah
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This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Big 12 football standings, results after Week 5 of 2026 season
