The Weekly Buzz
Welcome to the Thanksgiving Day Edition of the Weekly Buzz! I've planned nothing special at all, just wanted to say that I'm thankful for the readers who are so dedicated they are looking at this site on a day usually reserved for families and friends.
Texas A&M @ Texas » Mack Brown is rooting for a BCS upheaval. He needs to win this game with style points and a whole bunch of other things out of his control to happen for him. The Aggies have pulled upsets to ruin their season before, and they will try to do it again. Unfortunately, I don't think there's a chance that the Longhorns slip up here. Their average scoring is 17 points/game higher. They average 90 yards/game more. And their defense – unbelievable run stopping coupled with the fewest points/game allowed in the Big 12. They should be able to win with style here, 63-13.
Colorado @ Nebraska » There's not much I can say about this game with an objective viewpoint. Every year, Colorado throws their best stuff at the Huskers and hopes it sticks. This year, their best stuff has only let them get more than 30 points in two games, and more than 20 in only 4 games! No way they can win this game with point totals like that. Even in Nebraska's losses, our lowest point totals have been 28 and 17. If somehow, magically, both of these teams somehow become different teams, the Buffs have a chance. Otherwise, it's the Huskers on top 42-17.
Kansas @ Missouri » This game is being played again in Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. This location is almost smack dab in between Lawrence, KS and Columbia, MO, a pure neutral site game if I've ever seen one. Unfortunately, it's been bumped by the Big 12 South game of the week and pushed to an 11:30 am time slot. The Jayhawks are playing for more than pride, they still have the chance for a solid bowl game with a win here. A 6-6 season, while bowl eligible, is a disappointment after their 2007 season. The Tigers are already in the Big 12 Championship game, but they want a solid victory to pad their record going into the Championship game. They need to win this and the Big 12 Title to have their shot at a BCS bowl. I think MU pulls out a big win here in a shootout, 52-35.
Baylor @ Texas Tech » Another team that needs a convincing victory, the Red Raiders better hope they don't “try too hard” to be awesome in this game. Baylor has a way of making teams play to their level. After a hard lost, grueling battle, they've got to avoid a letdown against a team averaging 170 rushing yards/game. We know that Texas Tech has had its share of issues with teams that control the clock, but TT is so efficient that they will get their points on the board if a defense isn't top rated. Baylor is allowing 28 points/game and 395 yards/game. Against an average offensive team in the Big 12, this would be enough, but Texas Tech is not average. This will likely be closer than most people think, but Baylor will be playing against starters the whole game. Bears lose 40-28.
Oklahoma @ Oklahoma State » Both of these teams are in the top half of the Big 12 in almost every stats category. Oklahoma has a slight edge in most of them, especially offensively. The Cowboy's running game is a bit better, but the Sooner rush defense is second best only to Texas. The thing about this game that can't be broken down is how much this has an impact on the whole BCS this year. The Sooners want to get in the Big 12 Title game against Missouri and roll onto the National Championship game. If they don't win this one in convincing fashion, they may not get their shot ahead of Texas. I say Stoops wins a big one here 55-30.
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