There is no hotter team in America than Kansas State. That's why the Wildcats made a big jump in this week's Big 12 power rankings.

No. 9-ranked TCU, No. 13 Kansas State and Baylor are sitting atop the standings with a conference record of 11-2. But No. 23 Oklahoma State and Utah are just one game behind with a 10-3 record. Let's get into this week's Big 12 power rankings: More: Anna Gret Asi leads Oklahoma State women's basketball to blowout of Kansas State Need a break?

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After earning a spot on Joe Lunardi’s Monday bracketology update in the next, next four out category, Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats have jumped even higher after their latest win.