Around the North | Week #4
Power Shift
Thanks to Ball State, Missouri (4-0) is officially the team to beat in the North. The Tigers took care of business on Saturday beating Illinois St. (FCS) 38-17, but it appears the idea that the Tiger defense is going to develop is starting to fade. Mizzou allowed Geno Blow to gain 116 yard on the ground and Eyad Salem to catch seven passes for 106 yards. Chase Daniel threw his fourth interception of the year ...
Kansas (4-0) is viewed with skepticism due to the schedule, but the fact is they are 4-0 and have looked good doing it. It can all change on October 6, but winning is all the Hawks know right now. The defense is gaining confidence and playing fast. Are they ready to play at Big 12 speed? It's always nice to have a bye week to prepare for the critical games ...
Kansas State (2-1) had a bye week, so there is no fun new angle to explore this week. The matchup at Texas this Saturday will have everyone's attention. Are the 'Cats good or not? The wait is almost over ...
If Nebraska (3-1) would have lost on Saturday, at least Ball State could have left the stadium happy. The way it played out though, I can't imagine a more joyless place than Lincoln on Saturday evening. The Huskers allowed 40 points to Ball State at home. RIP Blackshirts. So long, Cosgrove ...
Okay, now this week it looks like Colorado (2-2) could figure into the mix for the North race. The Buffs smoked Miami (Ohio) 42-0. We know the defense is good, but can the offense play against BCS teams. I'm not sure if the matchup with OU in Boulder will give us any clarity on CU ...
Well, what can you say? Not a lot of teams win in the Glass Bowl. Iowa State (1-3) fell to the mighty Rockets 36-35 on the road and the 'Clones solidified their grasp on the sixth spot. Still, they did beat Iowa and really going to Lincoln just isn't what it used to be. Score watching for the Clones and Huskers this week will certainly be interesting ...
North Sagarin Rankings -- Rank/Schedule
Missouri -- 19/108
Nebraska -- 17/16
Kansas -- 26/177
Colorado -- 58/26
Kansas St -- 61/125
Iowa St -- 95/81
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