Iowa State Cyclones: Losers in the Dr Pepper Big XII Championship Game.

No, no, really. I think it's actually kinda possible, if only because Iowa State has a weaker-than-weak (at least for the Big XII) remaining schedule. Here's a breakdown on how it will probably, um, you know, break down:

Colorado: One loss already (a game they should have won against Missouri). Will probably lose at least two of three to Texas at home, Oklahoma State (much better than #22) at home, and at Texas A&M. Probable Conference Record: 5-3

Missouri: No losses yet, but a game at Texas, Oklahoma State at home are likely losses, and they'll will probably lose at least one-of-two road games at Nebraska and at Iowa State. Probable Conference Record: 5-3

Kansas: Two losses already, with Oklahoma and Texas to come. Certain Conference Record: bad

Kansas State: One loss already. Oklahoma’s a loss, as is probably two-of-three against Colorado on the road, Missouri on the road, and Iowa State at home. Probable Conference Record: 4-4

Nebraska: No losses yet. Oklahoma’s a loss. Likely to do no better than split their three remaining road games (Iowa State, Kansas State, Texas Tech) and their home game against Colorado. Probable Conference Record: 5-3

Iowa State: One loss already. Colorado at home’s probably a loss. At Baylor and Kansas at home better be wins. Crapshoot with the other four games, but will probably split them. Probable Conference Record: 4-4

But let’s have fun and turn one of those ISU losses upside-down. That would give ISU a 5-3 record, and in all likelihood, that'd put them in a three-or-so-way tie for the top of the Big XII North. And if the tiebreakers just happen to fall their way...