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Big 12 Notebook

By Taylor Morgan

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Published: Thursday, November 13, 2008

Updated: Monday, March 1, 2010

No. 3 Texas at Kansas

With Penn State losing last week, Texas is now looking towards a BCS bowl game and a shot at the National Championship if Texas Tech or Alabama loses. Texas faces a strong offensive team in Kansas on Saturday, which could give the Longhorns a run for their money. Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing and receiver Dezmon Briscoe make a dangerous team, connecting on 11 touchdowns in 2008. On the other side of the line of scrimmage, Colt McCoy has pursued the Heisman trophy with excellent accuracy and poise. Colt's ability to run and throw creates a dual threat for the Longhorns. Winner: Texas

Nebraska at Kansas State

The Cornhuskers walk into Manhattan, Kan., with a little hop in their step after defeating Kansas last week in a 45-35 victory. They will look to do the same to Kansas State. Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz has become one of the premiere quarterbacks in the Big 12 with 19 touchdowns while giving up 9 interceptions. Kansas State's Josh Freeman has also excelled for the Wildcats throwing 15 touchdowns in 2008. The team that scores the most points in this game will win. Both teams average about 34 points per game. Winner: Nebraska

Texas A&M at Baylor

This game will be a battle of athletic quarterbacks. Both team's quarterbacks have the ability to run and pass the ball. Aggie quarterback Jerrod Johnson has thrown the ball better than Baylor's Robert Griffin. He has passed for 2,129 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2008. Griffin has focused more on the ground attack, rushing for 11 touchdowns and 688 yards. The A&M defense will have its hands full with the young freshman. Winner: Texas A&M

No. 12 Missouri at Iowa State

Missouri, one of the top offenses in the nation, will arrive in Iowa looking to light up the scoreboard. Tigers quarterback Chase Daniel has thrown for 28 touchdowns and 3,264 yards in 2008. As a team, Missouri has compiled 1,623 rushing yards to complement its passing game. Elusive running back Derrick Washington has ran for 781 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Cyclones will need to contain Missouri's explosive offense if they are to win their first Big 12 game of the season. Winner: Missouri

No. 13 Oklahoma State at Colorado

After being blown out by Texas Tech in Week 11, a devastated Oklahoma State team will travel to Colorado in hopes of recovering. The Cowboys' offense has been succesfull thanks to quarterback Zac Robinson, who has thrown for 20 touchdowns and 2,264 yards. Oklahoma State running back Kendall Hunter has complemented Robinson with 1,336 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. The Oklahoma State defense will have to deal with a Colorado offense that enjoys running with its quarterback. Winner: Oklahoma State

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