They could argue they stumbled their first week and figured things out later and are gelling now. But the problem with that is that their only big win came early in the season against an Oklahoma team that stumbled early on and lost to Kstate the week before the two played. Then ISU lost to OK State later in the year and struggled with a mediocre Texas team. There is no consistent logic that ends with them at #9. Miami and Indiana should also be outraged.
They make even less sense than Oklahoma, with Oklahoma you can at least argue they have caught fire and their last 4 victories have been decisive. Here is to hoping West Virginia beats Iowa State.