Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht addresses the media after ISU's 23-22 loss to Texas Tech
AMES -- Iowa State ranks No. 17 in the week 11 AP Poll.
Voters dropped Iowa State six spots after a 23-22 loss against Texas Tech. It's the third consecutive week the Cyclones have fallen in the poll, dating back to a comeback win against UCF.
Tuesday, the College Football Playoff committee will release its first CFP rankings.
The Cyclones sit tied with No. 21 Colorado for second in the Big 12 standings. Both teams are 4-1 in conference play. No. 9 BYU leads the Big 12 with a 5-0 conference record.
Week 11 AP Poll
1. Oregon
2. Georgia
3. Ohio State
4. Miami
5. Texas
6. Penn State
7. Tennessee
8. Indiana
9. BYU
10. Notre Dame
11. Alabama
12. Boise State
13. SMU
14. LSU
15. Texas A&M
16. Ole Miss
17. Iowa State
18. Army
19. Clemson
20. Washington State
21. Colorado
22. Kansas State
23. Pittsburgh
24. Vanderbilt
25. Louisville
Here's what the loss to Texas Tech means for Iowa State's Big 12 and CFP hopes
Overlooked second-half mistakes that proved costly in Iowa State's first loss