Kansas State came into this week an undefeated dark horse on the verge of cracking the top 5 and came out a forgettable one-loss team who will be lucky to remain in the top 15.
One week can change everything. It took an an entire season for them to work their way up from off the radar to a dangerous contender. In an instant, Oklahoma took it all away.
Now they've got to reestablish themselves all over again. With the nightmare schedule in front of them, they've certainly got a chance to rack up some signature games, but there is huge potential for a string of losses as well.
The Wildcats aren't the only team who wishes this week never happened. Here are the teams who will fall the furthest after crippling losses.
Clemson
Previous Ranking: 5
Projected Week 10 Ranking: 12
Clemson took down Virginia Tech, Auburn and Florida State. They went into tough matchup after tough matchup and came away unscathed, until now.
Clemson's offense virtually came to a standstill. They average 38 points a game and came away from Saturday's outing with 17 points. Their defense couldn't smother Georgia Tech's offense and the 31-17 loss buries them behind other one-loss teams.
Regardless of what happens the rest of the season, Clemson won't see the top 5 again.
Kansas State
Previous Ranking: 8
Projected Week 10 Ranking: 14
This may actually be generous. Top-10 teams don't lose 58-17. With teams like Wisconsin, Nebraska and even Houston lingering in the 10-15 range, Kansas State will be lucky to remain in the top 15 at all.
Oklahoma is obviously one of the most talented one-loss teams in the nation. Still allowing Landry Jones to toss five touchdowns in a blowout loss is unforgivable. Kansas State has Oklahoma State, Texas A&M and Texas up next on their schedule. There is a solid chance they won't just be pushed down the rankings, they'll be sent out of them entirely.
Texas Tech
Previous Ranking: 20
Projected Week 10 Ranking: Unranked
Texas Tech ruined the Oklahoma Sooners' national championship hopes. Unfortunately, they didn't show up in the very next week in a manageable game against Iowa State.
A 41-7 loss at home to the Cyclones proves they aren't worthy of being ranked. They've got a chance to play spoiler to Texas and Oklahoma State, but they've seen the rankings for the last time.
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