Big 12 football standings, results after Week 5 of 2026 season

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

1. Texas Tech (5-0 overall, 2-0 Big 12)
2. BYU (4-0, 2-0)
3. Baylor (4-1, 2-0)
4. Utah (4-0, 1-0)
5. Oklahoma State (3-1, 1-0)
6. Arizona (4-1, 1-1)
7. Houston (4-1, 1-1)
8. Cincinnati (4-1, 1-1)
9. Iowa State (3-2, 1-1)
10. UCF (3-2, 1-1)
11. Arizona State (2-2, 1-1)
12. Kansas State (3-1, 0-1)
13. Kansas (2-2, 0-1)
14. West Virginia (3-2, 0-2)
15. Colorado (2-3, 0-2)
16. 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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