Colorado 65, Nebraska 51
Nebraska's offense had no problem moving the ball and scoring points, but the Husker defense again couldn't stop anything the Buffs threw their way as Colorado became bowl eligible and gave the Huskers just their second losing season in over 40 years of football, but the second in the last four years. Nebraska led 35-24 at the half but allowed 34 straight points to the Buffaloes as the game got out of hand in the second half. Cody Hawkins was 17 of 29 for 241 yards with 2 TDs. Hugh Charles had 33 carries for 169 yards and three scores and Tyson Devree had 4 catches for 51 yards and a score in the win. For Nebraska, Joe Ganz was 31 of 58 for 484 yards with 4 TDs and 3 INT. Marlon Lucky had 12 carries for 69 yards and a score and Maurice Purify had 11 receptions for 136 yards and three TDs. Nebraska outgained Colorado in total offense by nearly 100 yards, 610 to 518. Colorado had the offensive kind of game everyone expected out of Dan Hawkins when he took over. CU was consistent in this game, balanced and made great halftime adjustments and now are looking up with a bowl game coming. For Nebraska, the offense hasn't had really any problems over the past few weeks, and even though Joe Ganz has thrown too many interceptions in losses to CU and KU, he could turn into the kind of passer you could lead the program out of the doldrums next year. The big problem this year is that there was no pressure from the defensive line. The next coach at Nebraska must address the defense, especially the line) first, and work from there. The offense will be more than fine next year.
Fresno State 45, Kansas State 29
Kansas State lost its chance at bowl eligibility with a loss on the road to Fresno State. KSU ends their season on a four-game losing streak. Tom Brandstater was 23 of 29 for 313 yards and 2 TDs for Fresno State. Will Harding had 22 carries for 115 yards and a score and Marlon Moore had 9 catches for 134 yards and 2 TDs. For KSU, Josh Freeman was 27 of 41 for 256 yards and 2 TDs. James Johnson had 9 carries for 71 yards and a TD and Jordy Nelson had 15 catches for 165 yards and 1 TD. Fresno State outgained K-State in total offense 549 yards to 382 yards. What happened with KSU? Four shots at bowl eligibility with three of those shots almost gimmies against Iowa State, Nebraska and Fresno State and they blew every opportunity. Where was the Wildcat defense that was so dominant at the start of the season? Brilliant seasons by Jordy Nelson and Josh Freeman were wasted in year two of the Ron Prince era.
Missouri 36, Kansas 28
Missouri defeated Kansas in the de facto North Division championship game to clinch a spot in the Big 12 title game for the first time ever with the win in Kansas City. If Mizzou beats Oklahoma, a team the Tigers lost to earlier in Norman, they will get a shot at the national championship in January. Missouri has a chance to win a conference football title for the first time in 38 years. Chase Daniel was 40 of 49 for 361 yards and 3 TDs. Tony Temple had 22 carries for 98 yards and Jeremy Maclin had 10 catches for 69 yards in the win. For KU, Todd Reesing was 28 of 49 for 349 yards with 2 TDs and 2 INTs. Brandon McAnderson had 14 carries for 41 yards and a TD and Dexton Fields had 8 catches for 116 yards and a TD. Mizzou outgained KU 519 yards to 391 yards in the biggest Border Showdown game ever played between the two schools. This was the biggest win in Missouri's history with Chase Daniel coming up with an all-timer of a performance. Though, the Tiger defense must get better to have a shot to beat Oklahoma next week. It got beat too often, and suffered many back-breaking penalties. The defense did get good pressure on Todd Reesing and will need to duplicate that on Sam Bradford. Missouri needs to realize quickly that as big as this win was, it's a step and not a destination. KU is going to be kicking itself for a long time over the play in this game. The offense got going way too late, as this team really is good. The defense couldn't handle the Tiger attack, but it wouldn't have mattered if the Jayhawks could have converted some blown scoring opportunities in the first half.
Oklahoma 49, Oklahoma State 17
Allen Patrick made a name for himself last year playing in place of an injured Adrian Peterson and did so again playing in place of injured DeMarco Murray, rushing for 202 yards as OU wrapped up its spot in the Big 12 championship game. Sam Bradford was 11 of 15 for 150 yards with 4 TDs and 1 INT. Patrick had 29 carries for those 202 yards and scored 2 TDs. Juaquin Iglesias was the leading Sooner receiver with 2 catches for 44 yards. For OSU, Zac Robinson was 8 of 20 for only 105 yards and a TD. Dantell Savage had 19 carries for 108 yards and a score and Desmond Bryant had 5 catches for 69 yards. OU outgained OSU 487 to 299 in total offense. No one rebounds from a bad loss like Oklahoma. After being dismantled last week by Texas Tech, OU was as efficient and dominant as ever to beat Oklahoma State in the Bedlam Rivalry game. Now it's on to the Big 12 title game in San Antonio, but the question remains, can OU play well away from home. The Sooners look unbeatable in Norman, and just above average when on the road. OSU lost its third game in the last four times when the Cowboys had the perfect shot to knock off the Sooners. Robinson couldn't make throws, and though he could run a little, it wasn't enough. The Cowboy defense didn't make near enough stops and couldn't generate any pressure on Bradford. A win in a bowl game is a must to save this from being a truly disappointing season.
Texas A&M 38, Texas 30
Dennis Franchione led the Aggies to their second straight win over arch-rival Texas, then handed in his resignation as the man in charge in College Station. He ended on a high note, though he never won a Big 12 title or a bowl game in his five years at the helm. Stephen McGee was 25 of 36 for 362 yards and 3 TDs with 2 INTs. Mike Goodson had 12 carries for 72 yards and Earvin Taylor had 7 catches for 113 yards and a score. For Texas, Colt McCoy was 17 of 32 for 229 yards with a TD and an INT. Jamaal Charles had 17 carries for 92 yards and a score and also had 4 catches for 81 yards in the loss. A&M outgained Texas in total offense 533 yards to 357 yards and had more than twice the advantage in time of possession with the Aggies holding the ball for 40:06 comapred to 19:54 for the Longhorns. Franchione will leave A&M disappointing the fan base for failing to take the Aggies to the next level, but there will be a soft spot in the hearts of many for the success he was able to have against Texas. Stephen McGee will also be remembered for the great performances he's put on against UT. The season can really end on a high note with a bowl win. The pass defense has to be addressed for Texas. Last year it was abysmal and it was blamed on Gene Chizik's style. The pass D was torched just the same this year with Texas A&M able to throw for 362 yards. Losing to Oklahoma and A&M in the same season doesn't sit well with many, and if Texas loses its bowl game, the heat could start rising for Mack Brown.
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BIG 12 STANDINGS
North Division
1. Missouri (11-1, 7-1)
1. Kansas (11-1, 7-1)
3. Colorado (6-6, 4-4)
4. Kansas State (5-7, 3-5)
5. Iowa State (3-9, 2-6)
5. Nebraska (5-7, 2-6)
South Division
1. Oklahoma (10-2, 6-2)
2. Texas (9-3, 5-3)
3. Oklahoma State (6-6, 4-4)
3. Texas A&M (7-5, 4-4)
3. Texas Tech (8-4, 4-4)
6. Baylor (3-9, 0-8)
Missouri wins the North Division and Oklahoma the South. The Big 12 has eight bowl eligible teams and all eight will play in bowl games (Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech).
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BIG 12 CHAMPIONSIHP GAME
December 1, 7:00 p.m. - AlamoDome - San Antonio, Texas
Missouri (11-1) vs. Oklahoma (10-2)
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AP Top 25
1. Missouri (45) (11-1)
2. West Virginia (20) (10-1)
3. Ohio State (11-1)
4. Georgia (10-2)
5. LSU (10-2)
6. Virginia Tech (10-2)
7. Kansas (11-1)
8. USC (9-2)
9. Oklahoma (10-2)
10. Florida (9-3)
11. Hawaii (11-0)
12. Boston College (10-2)
13. Arizona State (9-2)
14. Tennessee (9-3)
15. Illinois (9-3)
16. Clemson (9-3)
17. Texas (9-3)
18. Oregon (8-3)
19. Wisconsin (9-3)
20. Cincinnati (9-3)
21. Brigham Young (9-2)
22. Virginia (9-3)
23. Auburn (8-4)
24. Boise State (10-2)
25. South Florida (9-3)
Others Receiving Votes
Arkansas, Texas Tech, Connecticut, Michigan, Air Force, Kentucky, Central Florida, Oregon State, Troy, Tulsa, Wake Forest, Penn State
USA Today Coaches Poll
1. West Virginia (37) (10-1)
2. Missouri (17) (11-1)
3. Ohio State (6) (11-1)
4. Georgia (10-2)
5t. Kansas (11-1)
5t. Virginia Tech (10-2)
7. LSU (10-2)
8. Oklahoma (10-2)
9. USC (9-2)
10. Hawaii (11-0)
11. Florida (9-3)
12. Boston College (10-2)
13. Arizona State (9-2)
14. Illinois (9-3)
15. Tennessee (9-3)
16. Wisconsin (9-3)
17. Clmeson (9-3)
18. Texas (9-3)
19. Brigham Young (9-2)
20. Oregon (8-3)
21t. Auburn (8-4)
21t. Virginia (9-3)
23. Boise State (10-2)
24. Cincinnati (9-3)
25. Arkansas (8-4)
Others Receiving Votes
Texas Tech, South Florida, Connecticut, Air Force, Penn State, Central Florida, Michigan, Wake Forest, Rutgers, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, Michigan State, Troy, Tulsa, Houston, Fresno State
BCS Rankings (11/26)
1. Missouri (11-1)
2. West Virginia (10-1)
3. Ohio State (11-1)
4. Georgia (10-2)
5. Kansas (11-1)
6. Virginia Tech (10-2)
7. LSU (10-2)
8. USC (9-2)
9. Oklahoma (10-2)
10. Florida (9-3)
11. Boston College (10-2)
12. Hawaii (11-0)
13. Arizona State (9-2)
14. Tennessee (9-3)
15. Illinois (9-3)
16. Clemson (9-3)
17. Oregon (8-3)
18. Wisconsin (9-3)
19. Brigham Young (9-2)
20. Texas (9-3)
21. South Florida (9-3)
22. Virginia (9-3)
23. Cincinnati (9-3)
24. Auburn (8-4)
25. Boise State (10-2)
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