Nebraska

(5-4 overall, 3-3 Big 12)

at Oklahoma (9-0, 6-0)

Last Week: Nebraska dropped from first place in the Big 12 North when it lost to Iowa State, 34-27. The Huskers rushed for three touchdowns, but still struggled with consistency through the air. Oklahoma came out on top, holding off Texas A&M in a close 42-35 contest. Jason White continued to impress, throwing five touchdown passes.

Outlook: White is on fire. The senior quarterback has thrown 16 scoring strikes in his last four games with only one interception. Nebraska was torched through the air last week by an ISU freshman — imagine what the reigning Heisman Trophy winner will do.

Prediction: White could play with one hand tied behind his back and still pick apart the Husker defense. The only thing in question is, will Oklahoma win by 30 or 40?

Texas (8-1, 5-1)

at Kansas (3-6, 1-5)

Last Week: Texas ran off 49 unanswered points to come from way behind and beat Oklahoma State, 56-35. Running back Cedric Benson and quarterback Vince Young both rushed for more than 120 yards, with Benson finding the end zone five times. Kansas was eliminated from the chase for the Big 12 North title with a 30-21 loss to Colorado.

Outlook: Texas is still in the running for a BCS Bowl, while the closest thing Kansas will come to a postseason bowl will be a helping of Mom’s chili. Benson and Young have the Longhorns off and running, and their win over the Sooners has them brimming with confidence.

Prediction: Texas has as many conference losses as Kansas has conference wins. Think about that while the Longhorns score again and again against a Kansas team already waiting in line for basketball tickets.

Baylor (3-6, 1-5)

at Oklahoma State (6-3, 3-3)

Last Week: Baylor started strong against Texas Tech, but couldn’t hang on, falling 42-17. Oklahoma State also started strong against Texas, building a 35-7 lead with one minute left in the first half. Texas came storming back to win 56-35.

Outlook: After a strong start, Oklahoma State has hit a snag, losing three of its last four games. Granted, two of those losses were to Oklahoma and Texas, but they pushed the Cowboys out of contention for the Big 12 South title.

Prediction: Just two more games and Baylor will be put out of their misery. For their sake, I’m happy the season will be over. Oklahoma State gets back to their winning ways with a blowout.

Texas Tech (6-3, 4-2)

at Texas A&M (6-3, 4-2)

Last Week: Texas Tech handled Baylor 42-17, once again using a high-powered aerial assault. Quarterback Sonny Cumbie tossed five touchdown passes for nearly 400 yards. A&M came up short to Oklahoma, losing for the second consecutive week. A&M threw for 360 yards and four scores but still couldn’t outslug the No. 2 team in the nation.

Outlook: With identical records, either team could improve its bowl position with a win. Cumbie has 24 touchdown passes on the year and continues to lead the nation with 3,674 yards in the air.

Prediction: Though it will technically be an upset, Tech will come out on top in a battle of the forgotten Texas teams. Cumbie will continue to impress, finding the end zone at least four times.

Kansas State (4-5, 2-4)

at Colorado (5-4, 2-4)

Last Week: Kansas State scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to come back and beat Missouri, 35-24. Darren Sproles rushed for 162 yards and two scores, including a 75-yard touchdown scamper in the third. Colorado officially knocked Kansas out of any Big 12 title hopes with a 30-21 win over the Jayhawks. Joel Klatt tossed three interceptions but was still able to squeak out a win.

Outlook: Klatt has been less than stellar, tossing five picks in the last two games, throwing 12 on the year to only six touchdowns. Colorado’s wins haven’t been impressive, but it is always in the game. Both teams have a chance to win the Big 12 North. Colorado already owns a potential tiebreaker against Iowa State, while Kansas State plays the Cyclones next weekend.

Prediction: Sproles has been very inconsistent this season, having an outstanding game followed by a mediocre effort. After a 162-yard game against Missouri, Sproles will take his usual game off. When Sproles doesn’t reach 100 yards the Wildcats don’t win, and they won’t put a tally in the win column this weekend.