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4 comments so far October 31, 2008 by Tom Cudd

Colorado @ Texas A&M » What happens when a stoppable force meets a movable object? I have no idea. The Aggies show signs of turning things around, where at the beginning of the season there appeared to be no hope. The Buffs are backsliding the farther along this season goes. They've averaged 12 points/game the last five and show no signs of increasing that number. Home field advantage is not necessary, but probably adds a score: Aggies win 27-13.

Kansas State @ Kansas » The Wildcats are a difficult team to figure out. They score 13 against Colorado, yet put up 35 against Oklahoma. And still they found a way to lose both of those games. Kansas is not the same team that they were last year. They're still pretty good, but the Jayhawks show signs of weakness in certain areas like turnovers, consistently running the ball, and pass defense. I think this game is going to come down to big plays and a special teams play for KSU to win. They've had some success in that area, so I say Wildcats win on the road, 32-30

Missouri @ Baylor » What can be said here? The Tigers are an offensive steamroller, and Baylor, well, is not. Baylor's mediocre passing game won't be enough to take advantage of the passing yards that Missouri sometimes gives up. The Bears have to hope that their QB with a motor can get them out of some tough spots. Unfortunately the speed of the Tiger front four is underestimated as they are leading the Big 12 in tackles for loss. Expect nothing unusual this game, Tigers win 45-24.

Iowa State @ Oklahoma State » Does anyone even expect Iowa State to win a Big 12 game this year? They have shot against Colorado and maybe Kansas State. But this shouldn't even be a game. Coming off a disappointing loss to the Longhorns, the Cowboys are looking to get back on the winning horse and should have little trouble doing it this week. 'Pokes 40-14.

Nebraska @ Oklahoma » The Huskers have already improved since Bo rolled into town, but I think a win against the Sooners is still at least a couple years away. Bob Stoops doesn't lose down in Norman. Let's not get into details here. Nebraska's chances are slim. Oklahoma should win 40-30.

Texas @ Texas Tech » This game is about as even as the Oklahoma matchup the Longhorns won a few weeks back. If Texas wins this game, they basically have an automatic berth into the national championship game. If the Red Raiders win, it was just the first game in their gauntlet. Texas is favored by 4 points, but that home field in Lubbock is a definite advantage. The Longhorns do show a few of the tiniest cracks against pass-heavy teams, and Tech should be able to exploit that, but Texas has a front four that could give Graham Harrell nightmares. I give Texas the edge in a close one, 45-42.

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