Big 12 Football Standings 2012: Kansas State in the driver's seat

Bill Snyder's Kansas State Wildcats are in the driver's seat for the Big 12 title, and a date in the BCS National Championship Game.

NCAA Football Rankings, Week 12: Texas moves up a spot to No. 18

Texas is slotted at No. 18 in the Week 12 AP Poll.

Iowa State vs. Texas 2012: Longhorns fans pleased with David Ash

The No. 17 Texas Longhorns (8-2, 5-2) easily dispatched Iowa State (5-5, 2-5) on Saturday afternoon, thanks in large part to quarterback David Ash's career performance.

Ash was masterful in the first half as he led the Longhorns to a 20-7 lead after two quarters, going 15-of-16 for 245 yards and two touchdowns by halftime. The dagger came when, just more than a minute after taking a 7-0 lead, Ash hit receiver Mike Davis on a 61-yard strike that broke the game open heading into the second quarter.

The Texas quarterback finished the game 25-of-31 for 364 yards and two touchdowns, mostly in the first three quarters, as the Longhorns offense went conservative once the game was out of reach.

Wescott Eberts of Burnt Orange Nation was once again pleased with Ash's performance in a big game for the Longhorns:

The biggest play may have been the 61-yard pass to wide receiver Mike Davis in the first quarter, who managed to run past an Iowa State cornerback on his trademark post route despite a little hitch in his stride after leaving the field briefly with a minor injury.

After a strong performance against Texas Tech that nevertheless included some struggles in the third quarter, Ash turned in a pretty complete three-plus quarters on Saturday, further confirming that there are no lingering side effects from his benching against Kansas.

The scary thing? Ash still missed on a couple of passes that he may be able to connect on as he continues to grow and improve. If he can do that, he'll become one of the top quarterbacks in the country.

The Longhorns will next face TCU in the first meeting between the two programs since the Horned Frogs joined the Big 12. Texas finishes the regular season on Dec. 1 against No. 2 Kansas State.

Iowa State vs. Texas 2012 final score: Longhorns honor DKR with win over Cyclones

The Texans Longhorns rolled to a 33-7 victory over the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday on a day filled with memories of departed coach Darrell Royal.

Iowa State vs. Texas score update: Longhorns lead Cyclones after 3 quarters, 23-7

No. 17 Texas tacked on three points in the third quarter, extending its lead to 23-7 over Iowa State entering the final quarter of play in Austin.

Iowa State vs. Texas score update: Longhorns lead Cyclones at halftime, 20-7

Texas has used an explosive passing game to jump out to a two-score lead over Iowa State through one half of play in Austin.

Texas vs. Iowa State Score Updates: Ash, Longhorns offense take early advantage, lead Cyclone 14-0

Ash to Davis 61 yard touchdown pass helps Longhorns take early 14-0 lead over Iowa State.

Texas vs. Iowa State: The Longhorns go for four in a row

Texas established a team identity against Texas Tech in Lubbock, will that identity successfully weather the annual Cyclone upset-making storm?

UT-A&M Cotton Bowl could happen

It would be a big-time revival of a rivalry that was left for dead at the end of last season.

Texas vs. Iowa State: Malcolm Brown ready to return

Running back Malcolm Brown is expected to return to the field Saturday against Iowa State.

Texas vs. Iowa State: Cyclones playing for bowl eligibility

The Cyclones need just one more win to ensure bowl eligibility for the third time in four years.

Texas vs. Iowa State 2012: Longhorns favored by over 9

The Texas Longhorns opened as 9 1/2-point favorites to beat Iowa State on Saturday.

Texas vs. Iowa State: Longhorns try to stay in Big 12 race

Texas still needs help to win the Big 12.