Big 12 This Week
Friday September 25th
(3-0) Missouri at (0-2) NevadaThe Tigers have been the surprise team of the Big 12 thus far. QB Blake Gabbert has been just as good as last year’s senior star Chase Daniel.
Saturday September 26th
(3-0) Southern Miss at (3-0)Kansas The Golden Eagles came from 21 points down in the 4th quarter to defeat Virginia on the road. The Jayhawks have cruised to 3 straight wins over Duke, UTEP, and Northern Colorado. While Southern Miss has usually been strong defensively, Kansas spread attack should give them plenty of issues.
(1-1)Tennessee Tech at (1-2) Kansas State Kansas State’s offense has yet to get on track following the graduation of QB Josh Freeman. The Wildcats have managed only one TD the last two weeks against Louisiana-Lafayette and UCLA. This is an important game to win if the Wildcats intend to be bowl eligible.
(1-2) UTEP at (3-0) #2 TexasTexas did not play its best game, but still defeated Texas Tech 34-24 last Saturday night in Austin. The Longhorns lost LB Jared Norton for the season with a knee injury. Redshirt Freshman Tre Newton has been named the Texas starting RB. Colt McCoy has struggled with his accuracy, but should find a non-existent UTEP defense rather inviting.
(2-1) Louisiana-Lafayette at (2-1) NebraskaNebraska dominated Virginia Tech everywhere but the scoreboard last week, falling to the Hokies on the 2nd to last play of the game. Nebraska had 4 second half red zone trips that resulted in only 6 points. Louisiana-Lafayette has one of their better teams this season having already defeated Big 12 opponent Kansas State and being relatively competitive versus LSU. Nebraska QB Zac Lee struggled with his accuracy in Blacksburg throwing 11 consecutive incompletions during one stretch from the early 3rd quarter to the 4th quarter.
(1-2) UAB at (2-0) Texas A&M Texas A&M’s offense suffered a serious blow when WR Jeff Fuller broke his leg during last week’s win over Utah State. This is the last “tune-up” game for the Aggies before their showdown with Arkansas at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium.
(2-1) Army at (2-1) Iowa StateThis Army team is much improved from last season. They run the same option attack on offense, but also feature a 6 foot 10 inch TE Ali Villanueva, who is a match up nightmare.
(0-3) Northwestern State at (1-1) BaylorWaco is burning this week, and not just because the Bears got throttled in a home game against Connecticut. Keep your vehicles secured and your beer on “lockdown”.
(2-1)Grambling at (2-1) Oklahoma State Oklahoma State has been out gained in back-to-back games versus UH and Rice. They will need to shore up that side of the ball before they enter Big 12 play.
(2-1) Texas Tech at (2-0) #17 HoustonThis is the biggest game in over a quarter century on the UH campus. With a win, the Cougars have a legitimate chance to run the table and play in a BCS game. Tech is clearly the best defense that Houston will face all season. That being said, UH has more skill talent than the Texas team that Tech held largely in check in Austin. This is the 1st meeting between the two teams since the demise of the Southwest Conference.
Navy This Week
(0-3) Western Kentucky at (1-2) NavyWestern Kentucky is struggling with their transition to Division 1 football. They lost to D-2 Central Arkansas last week. Navy should enjoy a huge step down in competition from Pittsburgh and Ohio State. Expect the Midshipmen to put up a big number in this game.
Friday September 25th
(3-0) Missouri at (0-2) NevadaThe Tigers have been the surprise team of the Big 12 thus far. QB Blake Gabbert has been just as good as last year’s senior star Chase Daniel.
Saturday September 26th
(3-0) Southern Miss at (3-0)Kansas The Golden Eagles came from 21 points down in the 4th quarter to defeat Virginia on the road. The Jayhawks have cruised to 3 straight wins over Duke, UTEP, and Northern Colorado. While Southern Miss has usually been strong defensively, Kansas spread attack should give them plenty of issues.
(1-1)Tennessee Tech at (1-2) Kansas State Kansas State’s offense has yet to get on track following the graduation of QB Josh Freeman. The Wildcats have managed only one TD the last two weeks against Louisiana-Lafayette and UCLA. This is an important game to win if the Wildcats intend to be bowl eligible.
(1-2) UTEP at (3-0) #2 TexasTexas did not play its best game, but still defeated Texas Tech 34-24 last Saturday night in Austin. The Longhorns lost LB Jared Norton for the season with a knee injury. Redshirt Freshman Tre Newton has been named the Texas starting RB. Colt McCoy has struggled with his accuracy, but should find a non-existent UTEP defense rather inviting.
(2-1) Louisiana-Lafayette at (2-1) NebraskaNebraska dominated Virginia Tech everywhere but the scoreboard last week, falling to the Hokies on the 2nd to last play of the game. Nebraska had 4 second half red zone trips that resulted in only 6 points. Louisiana-Lafayette has one of their better teams this season having already defeated Big 12 opponent Kansas State and being relatively competitive versus LSU. Nebraska QB Zac Lee struggled with his accuracy in Blacksburg throwing 11 consecutive incompletions during one stretch from the early 3rd quarter to the 4th quarter.
(1-2) UAB at (2-0) Texas A&M Texas A&M’s offense suffered a serious blow when WR Jeff Fuller broke his leg during last week’s win over Utah State. This is the last “tune-up” game for the Aggies before their showdown with Arkansas at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium.
(2-1) Army at (2-1) Iowa StateThis Army team is much improved from last season. They run the same option attack on offense, but also feature a 6 foot 10 inch TE Ali Villanueva, who is a match up nightmare.
(0-3) Northwestern State at (1-1) BaylorWaco is burning this week, and not just because the Bears got throttled in a home game against Connecticut. Keep your vehicles secured and your beer on “lockdown”.
(2-1)Grambling at (2-1) Oklahoma State Oklahoma State has been out gained in back-to-back games versus UH and Rice. They will need to shore up that side of the ball before they enter Big 12 play.
(2-1) Texas Tech at (2-0) #17 HoustonThis is the biggest game in over a quarter century on the UH campus. With a win, the Cougars have a legitimate chance to run the table and play in a BCS game. Tech is clearly the best defense that Houston will face all season. That being said, UH has more skill talent than the Texas team that Tech held largely in check in Austin. This is the 1st meeting between the two teams since the demise of the Southwest Conference.
Navy This Week
(0-3) Western Kentucky at (1-2) NavyWestern Kentucky is struggling with their transition to Division 1 football. They lost to D-2 Central Arkansas last week. Navy should enjoy a huge step down in competition from Pittsburgh and Ohio State. Expect the Midshipmen to put up a big number in this game.
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