The Weekly Buzz

This week has two games that are intriguing on a national scale. Will Texas continue to roll through the toughest part of their schedule undefeated? Is the underdog Texas Tech ranked about 15 spots too high? Vegas oddsmakers seems to think so.

Texas Tech @ Kansas » This is the most even match you will see all year. These two team are almost neck and neck in many statistical categories including leading the league in interceptions. Both allow around 21 points/game and less than 360 yards/game each. Both of these teams rely heavily on their passing oriented offenses and their front four's ability to stop the run. Tech opponents are averaging less than 93 yards/game on the ground while the Jayhawks have held their opponents to less than 110. Even though Kansas is the home favorite right now, I say that the Red Raiders will pull an “upsetâ€? in the last stage of the game: 34-30 and Jayhawk fans go home sad.

Baylor @ Nebraska » Please, pretty please, Bo Pelini don't look past this game. This is the best Baylor team that has ever come to Memorial Stadium. This should not be more than a warm up game if all goes well for Nebraska, it just depends on which Huskers show up. The Bear's running game has been a surprise this year. The Huskers have just a slight edge in numbers, but NU's turnover margin is in a sad state of affairs. Let's hope the “new and improvedâ€? Husker pass-happy offense can continue it's consistency started in the past few weeks. Huskers fans drive home happy, but don't leave early, 35-17.

Oklahoma @ Kansas State » Mismatch. Oklahoma ranks in the top half in almost every statistical category in the Big 12 while the Wildcats are listed in the bottom half of almost every category. The Sooner defense can be considered the best in the league, depending on your view of Texas. They lead in sacks and tackles for loss. Their offense is even better – Bradford easily being the second best quarterback in the country right now. And get this, they haven't given up a single fumble this year. I say Sooners sleep easy Saturday night, 44-27.

Oklahoma State @ Texas » Will defenses or offenses win this game? The Cowboy's running game at this point is almost 100 yards/game better than the Texas ground game, but the Longhorns are led by the wildly efficient Colt McCoy. Both of these teams took the Missouri Tigers to task in the last few weeks. If the 'Pokes want to win this game, they're going to have to learn to take advantage of the 'Horns pass defense. They will also want to knock McCoy on his back a few times, but so far have not been able to sack quarterbacks on a regular basis. The real battle will be between OSU's run game and UT's front four. Longhorns continue to roll towards a Big 12 Championship, 48-32.

Colorado @ Missouri » This game brings one of the least prolific offenses to visit one of the most prolific offenses in the country. The Buffs are only averaging 21 points/game and 316 yards/game of TOTAL offense. Missouri is averaging 369 yards/game just through the air. The Tigers are also looking to end their two game losing streak by getting to the Big 12 Championship game. To do that, they're going to have to win the rest of the year. They're going to start here 43-16.

Texas A&M @ Iowa State » If there's any game you can miss this week, it's this one. These two teams are in the bottom third of the Big 12 in most of the categories the NCAA tracks. The Cyclones, however, proudly lead the league in turnover margin. They have a habit of jarring those footballs loose. The Aggies are second in the league in pass defense, but I don't think it's for the reason you're thinking. They're letting teams rush over 200 yards/game against them. I give the home edge to the Cyclones, 34-24.