There were multiple landscape-changing events this week in the Big XII. One team established its dominance at the top, one team that started hot has fallen from grace, and one darkhorse contender suffered some big injuries.

Here is a recap of this past weekend's Big XII game.

#10 Oklahoma- 12 vs. #6 Baylor- 41

In what was considered by many to be the biggest matchup in the Big XII this season, both teams started off slow. After the first quarter, Baylor had a 3-0 lead, and halfway through the second quarter, the Sooners led 5-3. However, with seven minutes left in the second quarter, Baylor scored on a short run by Bryce Petty and took full control of the game. The Bears would score two more touchdowns before halftime, taking a 24-5 lead into half.

Petty had his worst game of the season, completing only 50-percent of his passes and only threw for 204 yards. However, he did throw three touchdowns, rushed for two more, and did not turn the ball over. The key player for the Baylor offense was Shock Linwood, the third-string running back who took over the feature role, rushing 23 times for 182 yards.

In my preview of this game, I wrote that the key number would be 200, focusing on Blake Bell’s passing yards. If the Sooners were going to stand a chance, Bell would have to make plays in the passing game. In the Sooners’ best games this season, Bell had thrown for over 200 yards. However, on Thursday, Bell threw for only 150, and also turned the ball over twice. The impact on the ground was also minimal, as the Sooners only ran for 87 yards.

Kansas- 6 vs. #14 Oklahoma State- 42

This game went downhill at the opening kickoff, as Cowboys’ Justin Gilbert returned the kick 100 yards for a touchdown. From the start of the game, Oklahoma State dominated.

Clint Chelf played very well, throwing for 265 yards and three touchdowns, making up for a subpar performance on the ground from Desmond Roland, who only rushed for 44 yards.

For the Jayhawks, it looks like they officially made the switch to Montell Cozart at quarterback, as Heaps was pulled from the game. Cozart is a dual threat player, evidenced by his 18 rushing attempts and his 17 pass attempts.

Kansas is still looking for their first Big XII win since 2010.

Kansas State- 49 vs. #25 Texas Tech- 24

The most shocking outcome this weekend from the conference was Kansas State’s blowout over the Red Raiders. After a back and forth first quarter, the Wildcats took over in the second, outscoring Tech 21-0.

The Wildcats won this game on the ground, out-rushing the Red Raiders 291 to 105. John Hubert carried the workload, carrying the ball 23 times for 157 yards, and quarterback Daniel Sams rushed for another 81.

For Texas Tech, Davis Webb started the game and had played fairly well, completing 13 of his 20 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown before being removed from the game. Baker Mayfield returned to action for the first time since his leg injury against Kansas and looked rusty. Mayfield threw two interceptions, including one that was turned into a pick-six by safety Ty Zimmerman.

Texas- 47 vs. West Virginia- 40 (OT)

This game was the most confusing and entertaining game from the conference this past weekend. The first half was full of sloppy play from both teams, both showing inability to move the ball consistently. However, the game picked up in the second half, as both teams scored a combined 55 points. In overtime, Case McCoy was able to lead the Longhorns to a score, tossing a two-yard touchdown to Alex De La Torre, and linebacker Steve Edmond sealed the victory with an interception while falling backwards in the endzone.

This game did not come without some bad moments though. The Longhorns lost both defensive tackle Chris Whaley and running back Jonathan Gray to injuries, and Mountaineer quarterback Clint Trickett also suffered an injury.

TCU- 21 vs. Iowa State- 17

Now that Trevone Boykin is not playing quarterback, he is a playmaker. Boykin rushed for all three of the Horned Frogs’ touchdowns on only nine touches. Casey Pachall continues to give the team better quarterback play, although he did not play a great game on Saturday, tossing two interceptions.

Grant Rohach played the game at quarterback for the Cyclones, but Sam Richardson was the quarterback who was able to contribute the only touchdown for them on offense.

TCU is finally starting to build semi-consistent offensive play, but they took a step back this past weekend, squeaking out a close one against the Cyclones. It is ironic though, that now that Boykin is not the quarterback, he is the most explosive player on the team, but he is going to be the key to TCU's fight to be bowl-eligible.