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Big 12 by the numbers: Week 9

Here's the story of the Big 12 this week, as told by calculators:

9: Sacks by Texas' defense, which ranks 109th nationally.

15: Oklahoma State's turnover margin, which is tied with LSU for the best mark nationally.

1: Oklahoma State's total wins decided by single digits, a road win over Texas A&M.

-8: Iowa State's turnover margin, which ranks 115th nationally.

40: Percent of field goals Kansas State opponents have made this season, tied for sixth-lowest nationally.

6: Number of field goals that have been missed or blocked in four Kansas State wins by a total of 18 points.

3: Sacks allowed by Oklahoma in seven games. Only Stanford has allowed fewer.

5: Big 12 offenses in the national top 7.

2: Big 12 defenses in the national top 40 (Kansas State, Texas).

3: Big 12 defenses in the bottom 25 nationally in total defense.

100: Completed passes longer than 10 yards for Oklahoma State QB Brandon Weeden. Only Arizona's Nick Foles (103) has more.

3: Big 12 teams among the 45 without a missed extra point this season. (Texas, Texas Tech, Missouri)

148: Yards between the Big 12's leading rusher, Missouri's Henry Josey (855), and its No. 2 rusher, Texas A&M's Christine Michael (707).