Kansas (3-3 overall, 1-2 Big 12) at Oklahoma (6-0, 3-0)

Last Week: Oklahoma held off a scare from Kansas State, holding on to take a 31-21 decision. Adrian Peterson continues to impress, rushing for 130 yards. Kansas was off last week.

Outlook: Peterson is the fourth best rusher in college football, rushing for 901 yards. Quarterback Jason White has the offense rolling, tossing 13 touchdown passes with only four picks. Kansas has struggled with the running game, averaging only 102 yards per game.

Prediction: At this point, the two-headed attack of Peterson and White is too much for any team in the Big 12. Oklahoma has the ability to sweep its way through the rest of the regular season.

Texas (5-1, 2-1) at Texas Tech (4-2, 2-1)

Last Week: Texas took down Missouri 28-20 behind 150 yards and two touchdowns on the ground from Cedric Benson. Texas Tech had last week off, giving the Greatest Show on Turf a week to rest its prolific passing game.

Outlook: This is a meeting of two totally different offenses. Texas relies on the run, boasting the No. 2 rusher in the nation with Benson. Tech, on the other hand, lives and dies through the air. Sonny Cumbie leads the nation with more than 2,500 yards this season.

Prediction: The reason Tech has to score so many points is that it has no defense to speak of. Texas has the ability to stop an offense and control the game with its running back.

Colorado (4-2, 1-2) at Texas A&M (5-1, 3-0)

Last Week: Colorado won a game it should have lost against Iowa State. A&M continued its climb up the national rankings with a 36-20 win over Oklahoma State. A&M quarterback Reggie McNeal tossed two touchdowns. He also led the team with 98 yards rushing and two more scores.

Outlook: Texas A&M is on the rise, while Colorado is still struggling. McNeal continues to be the focal point of the Aggie offense, leading the team in rushing on the year. He has also thrown seven touchdowns with no interceptions.

Prediction: The Aggies have shown themselves to be a legitimate team in the Big 12 this season. They will continue their dominance of the Big 12 North, winning their third game against a team from that division.

Oklahoma State (5-1, 2-1) at Missouri (4-2, 2-1)

Last Week: Oklahoma State was handed its first loss of the season, falling 36-20 to Texas A&M. Missouri also lost last weekend, a 28-20 setback to Texas.

Outlook: Last week’s losses were the first in league play for both teams. Unfortunately for Oklahoma State, that loss and upcoming games with Oklahoma and Texas eliminate it from the race for the division title. Missouri’s one loss in the North, however, is nothing. Two conference losses may be enough to earn a spot in the Big 12 title game.

Prediction: A balanced offensive attack, led by the versatile Brad Smith, will be enough to carry the Missouri team to victory in this mild upset.

Nebraska (4-2, 2-1) at Kansas State (2-4, 0-3)

Last Week: Nebraska took Baylor’s best shot before pulling away late for a 59-27 win. Quarterback Joe Dailey got on track for the first time all season, tossing five touchdowns with no interceptions. K-State lost its third consecutive game, 31-21 to Oklahoma.

Outlook: Kansas State held its own in a rematch of last season’s Big 12 Championship. The Wildcats have been playing better football as of late and should view this game as a must-win if they want any chance of playing somewhere warm this winter. Nebraska needs to bottle the play of Dailey, because as he goes, so goes the Cornhuskers.

Prediction: Big game for both, but Kansas State needs it more. Wildcat running back Darren Sproles will break out of his funk this week and lead Kansas State to a home win.

Iowa State (2-4, 0-3) at Baylor (2-4, 0-3)

Last Week: Iowa State let one get away in Colorado — the Cyclones were in the red zone five times without putting points on the board. Baylor gave Nebraska its best shot before falling, 59-27.

Outlook: This is a must-win for both teams. Neither Iowa State nor Baylor has a win in conference play, and this is Baylor’s only chance to get one. Ending the season with Texas Tech, A&M, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma isn’t a good way to pick up wins. For the Cyclones, a win may be what the team needs to get back on track.

Prediction: This is usually the time I bash Baylor and call the game for their opponent. I can’t be quite so brash this week. Iowa State should win, but there is a voice in the back of my mind telling me not to get excited. Still, the Cyclones should walk away from Waco on Saturday with their first conference win in 14 games.