Kansas (9-0, 5-0) played it's biggest home game of the year and unleashed the full power of the Todd Reesing offense. The secondary had a rough outing, but I'll give them one off week. The win was historic for about 90 different reasons, but it's already time to move on. We've got bigger things in mind now. So, if you want to beat the real OSU, you better be able to handle the other OSU. Kansas opens as a 5.5 favorite in Stillwater.
Full credit to the Tigers. Missouri (8-1, 4-1) claims a double on comparison scores. They easily handled Colorado on the same field that KU gutted it out with the Buffaloes. KU posted 76 on the Huskers but allowed 39 points. The "suspect" Missouri defense allowed only six. Get ready for war at Arrowhead. Missouri opens as a 16.5-point favorite against visiting A&M this Saturday.
That pretty much did it for Kansas State (5-4, 3-3). You just knew Iowa State was going to knock off a Big 12 opponent this year once they put up a fight against OU and MU. The Wildcats fell into the trap in Ames and now things get a little tricky. North title hopes are officially gone and it will now be a fight to get into a bowl. The 'Cats need to get two wins out of of schedule that includes a road game with Nebraska, a home matchup with Missouri and another roadie with Fresno State. KSU opened as a 7-point favorite in Lincoln.
Too much to soon for the Buffaloes. Colorado (5-5, 3-3) was completely overmatched by Missouri and now knows exactly how far away they are from being a division contender. If the Buffs can bounce back and do what K-State couldn't (win in Ames), they've got a good shot at a bowl game since they host Nebraska. CU opens as a 5.5 favorite in Ames?
Nebraska (4-6, 1-5) -- "Why is this happening to me? I'm getting what I deserve, I'm reaping what I sow."
Iowa State (2-8, 1-5) may be the best 2-8 team in the country. I'm glad we face the Clones in Lawrence. Seriously, ISU gets better each week.
North Sagarin Rankings -- Rank/Schedule
Kansas -- 2/107
Missouri -- 8/53
Kansas St -- 33/40
Colorado -- 43/3
Nebraska -- 68/6
Iowa St -- 95/14
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