Arizona State begins this season in the same spot as it ended last season – at the top.

The defending Big 12 champions are No. 1 in the first Big 12 power rankings, receiving 11 of a possible 16 first-place votes from a panel of media who regularly cover the Big 12.

Iowa State picked up four first-place votes and TCU received the other after an impressive win over North Carolina.

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham walks on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

1. Arizona State

Points: 246 (11 first-place votes)

Record: 1-0

Last week: beat Northern Arizona, 38-19

This week: at Mississippi State

Comment: The dynamic duo of quarterback Sam Leavitt and wide receiver

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