1. Nebraska- A supposed trap game against Kansas State was quickly dismissed by Taylor Martinez and company. Nebraska's offerense averaged 25 points per game last year. This year, they are averaging 41.1 points per game. Insane, right? Jared Crick is a great player and I am a big Roy Helu fan at running back as well. This team has everything it takes to go Shipping this January. Just don't get tripped up by a desperate Texas team.
2. Oklahoma- Oklahoma may be considered the best team in the conference by many, but they still have something to show me. They need that killer instinct to throw away opponents that should not be bothering them. (Oh, what's up Utah State?) Landry and Demarco are potent enough, but add the best receiving corps in the Big 12 and you've got a National Title contender. Mark my words though, the day the Sooner defense gives up more than 30 points, they will lose.
3. Missouri- It shouldn't be too suprising that Missouri is undefeated thus far due to their schedule, but I loved their win against Colorado. Although they are still Colorado, Missouri was able to shut them out and pay them back for 20 years of agony. Blain Gabbert is awesome, but the loss of Derrick Washington has to come back to bite them sooner or later.
4. Oklahoma State- Picked by many to be last in the South, Oklahoma State is playing very well right now. Dana Hogerson's offense is playing to perfection. Mike Gundy is looking like a man! The defense has given up over 20 points in 4 of their first 5 games, so their downfall is already being set up for them. For now, though, they are playing well this season.
5. Texas- Two straight losses sucks, but the defense is still there. As long as the defense is able to play the way it does, I still like Texas to win 8 this season. Garrett Gilbert is still going through growing pains and Texas hates running backs....
6. Kansas State- Bill Snyder and family were dealt a tough blow against Nebraska, but don't count KSU out of a 7 win season quite yet. Daniel Thomas is an amazing talent and may be able to win 1 or 2 games by himself against some of these Big 12 defenses. Go Cats!
7. Texas Tech- With their offensive talent, they still have the ability to win every game on their schedule. The loss to Iowa State was very, very poor. The defense looks a bit shaky in the games I saw, and they might only be favored in 3 of their last 7 games. Tuberville needs a moment.
8. Texas A&M- I like the Aggies, I really do. With Jerrod Johnson at quarterback, they are very unstable. He's a solid player, but Johnson throws WAY too many interceptions. The defense will not be able to help this team every game of the season, so turnovers are critical to their success.
9. Baylor- As long as Robert Griffin is present, I like Baylor's chances at a bowl game. Griffin is the key to that first bowl game since 1994. The defense has actually been very good despite your presumptions after looking at the Texas Tech score.
10. Iowa State- The Cyclones looked like world beaters after defeating Texas Tech. Utah quickly brought them back down to earth. Austen Arnaud and his offense does a pretty good job, but the defense is pretty difficult to watch. After losing 4 of 5 top tacklers last year, ISU must win very high scoring games if they want to visit their second consectutive bowl.
11. Colorado- Well, they beat Georgia. That's a good thing for Dan Hawkins, I guess. Colorado has three wins right now, but at this pace, a bowl game may not even be in their thoughts. Their offense is deplorable with the coaches son at the helm (mostly).
12. Kansas- Kansas is just bad news thus far. They lose to North Dakota State, beat a ranked Georgia Tech, but lose to Southern Mississippi. The defense does not look too good at all and a solid running back must be necessary so Kale Pick can continue to develop as a quarterback.
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