Well, after two dissapointing games for Texas, there was a much needed off week before the next game on the schedule versus Nebraska. It sounds like Texas had some much needed rest and some good work on fundamentals. More on the Horns later...but first a few thoughts on the other games of the weekend.
Top 25 Action:
#12 Arkansas @ #7 Auburn
Arkansas played Alabama really well a few weeks ago but came up short. Last week the Aggies gave them fight, although eally no team played that well. Auburn is too strong for the piggies this week. I think Newton will have another strong gam at QB for the Tiges on the groud and in the air. Auburn 34, Arkansas 17.
#1 Ohio St @ #18 Wisconsin
Wisconsin may be 5-1 coming in to this game, but the Buckeyes are a big step up from UNLV, San Jose State and Austin Peay. I look for the Buckeyes to put a 34-17 beating on the Badgers tonight.
Big 12 Play:
#21 Missouri @ A&M
So Mizzou finds itself ranked at #21 this week and is on the road in College Station. Missouri i starting a 4-game gauntlet that Texas fans can empathize with- @A&M, OU, @Nebraska, and @Texas Tech. I'm not realy sure why, but I think the Aggies will take this one at home. I think the Aggies will pull it out 35-27.
#20 OSU @ Texas Tech
This is a matchup that intrigues me this weekend. I think OSU is a legit team that will cause some noise in the Big 12. This weeked will be a good indicator of how much noise. A win in Lubbock makes me think they might challenge for the South division crown. A loss puts them right back where they normally are, fighting for 3rd. I think the Pokes will win this weekend. Call it 45-35 OSU.
Baylor @ Colorado
Baylor will do it's part to wish Colorado well in it's move to the Pac-12. Robert Griffin will unleash the magic and push the Bears to 5-2 on the year with a good win on the road. Call it 41-27 Bears.
ISU @ #6 ou
ou should have this game put away by the 2nd quarter.
Texas @ #5 Nebraska
This week the Horns travel to Nebraska for the last time in the forseeable future. On paper this looks like a blow out in Nebraskas favor. Its a good thing games aren't played on paper. This is a great opportunity for a rested and hopefully re-focused Texas defense to face a strong running team with a big play QB. If they play good assignment football on defense they can slow down the Huskers offense enough to give the Horns offense a chance. Texas also needs a strong performance from special teams. They need to make some plays today whether its a couple good returns, a blocked punt, or holding NU to poor starting field position. All of those could be a great difference makers today. The Texas Offense has got to start figuring some things out now. I look for Fozzy Whitaker to have a good day running the ball and catching it out of the backfield. DJ Monroe also needs 10-15 touches to get the most out of his big play ability. Greg Davis needs to call plays early down the fied to help soften that NU Defense to make the running game and short passing game more effective. If the Horns can do that they have a chance to win. I'll call this in the Horns favor 27-24. Should be a great game.
I'm looking forward to firing up the NFL Sunday ticket tomorro to watch Colt McCoy get this first NFL start against the Steelers. What a hard matchup, but I don't think Colt will be the reason they struggle, it's the overwhelming lack of talent on the Browns. Colt will do a good job and won't get frazzled. I think Browns fans should be really happy to have him as their QB of the future. Good luck Colt!
Until next week...
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