So three weeks into the season and here’s where we stand as far as I can see. Texas is the class of the league at the moment, but the Longhorns aren’t playing to their full potential yet. That’s not a bad thing. You don’t want to waste all the good stuff in September, but Saturday night they played well enough to put down a feisty Tech club that showed they have another strong and talented team.
The Longhorns get UTEP at home Saturday while Tech has another tough road test as they travel to number 16 Houston, the highest scoring team in the country. Can you say shoot-out?
Oklahoma may not be as bad off as everyone thinks with Sam Bradford out. Landry Jones threw a record six scoring strikes against Tulsa and even if Bradford isn’t available when the Sooners play Miami in two weeks, it should be a hell of a game as the OU defense has started to step it up and will have two weeks to prepare.
Nebraska’s still a not ready for prime time player. Their last second loss to Virginia Tech leaves them without a win over a top 20 team on the road in the last 12 years. The offense failed to score a TD and the once vaunted Black Shirt defense still has a ways to go after breaking down in the final two minutes.
Baylor also stumbled just when people expected them to step forward. Two early second half turnovers were huge and if that wasn’t bad enough, they also have to endure photos all over the internet of a female Baylor fan swiping beer out of unsuspecting fans coolers while tailgating. They drink beer in Waco?
Kansas continued to win, but much like Texas, they aren’t winning with the authority their fans were expecting. Still, the Jayhawks are piling up yardage and not turning the ball over and their defense is better than a year ago. What’s to complain about? They get Southern Miss at home next.
Missouri responded from last week’s scare with a strong performance against Furman. This was the Missouri team fans saw in the opener against Illinois, scoring on six straight possessions. They travel to Nevada and the first real road test for Blaine Gabbert. Can you say trap game Tigers?
Iowa State stopped a 17 game road losing streak with their 34-14 win over Kent State. Alexander Robinson has had back to back 100 yard rushing games and the Cyclones get Army this week.
Colorado finally won a game and if there’s another bright spot, it’s the fact the Buffs are 12 of 12 scoring in the red zone with 10 TD’s and they get a week off before going to West Virginia.
Oklahoma State got back on the winners side against Rice but looked to be still suffering a hangover from their loss to Houston. They should get to 3-1 against Grambling State with little trouble.
A&M is now 2-0 after holding off Utah State and have a chance to make it three in a row versus UAB. But the Aggies lost two offensive players including top receiver Jeff Fuller who’s out four to six weeks..
K-State fell to 1-2 with their 23-9 road loss to UCLA. Special teams continues to hurt the Wildcats. While the defense has played solidly, the offense still has a long way to go and has to solve a lot of issues in their final non conference test against Tennessee Tech.
The Big 12 failed to make any big impressions nationally with any of their opportunities last week. There aren’t many non conference chances left.
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