Fun facts and opinions:
I will never pick Texas Tech as I am superstitious.
Old Dominion over Virginia Tech. I actually watched the game and was wondering why they played at ODU.
Kentucky is 4-0 and have beat 2 SEC opponents…Florida and Miss State.
Nebraska is horrible. The Big 10 move is looking worse every year.
Thread from last week
https://texastech.forums.rivals.com...son-among-big-12-and-current-schedule.111524/
Texas Tech
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: Oklahoma State
Total O Yards: 2494
O YDS/G: 624
O Pass Yards: 1422
O Rush Yards: 751
O P/G: 53
Total D Yards: 1749
D YDS/G: 437
D Pass Yards: 1136
D Rush Yards: 613
D P/G: 28.3
Analysis: What can you say….that was an impressive win on both sides of the ball. I think if you play Ole Miss today Tech wins that game. Bowman was able to spread the ball around to 9 different players. Wesley, High, and Austin accounted for 22 of 35 catches. Felton had a huge day with 121 yards and 2 TD’s. The key to this game was time of possession and being able to run the ball. Tech accounted for 41 minutes to 18 minutes for OSU. West Virginia would be a huge win. Unfortunately, West Virginia is playing great football only allowing 304 yards on the defensive side of the ball. The key to next week’s game is turnovers. If Tech can be on the plus side and control time of possession they can win the game and they will be ranked. FYI when I pick Tech they don’t do well (superstitious)
Prediction from last week: 35-25 OSU
Actual Result: 41-17 Tech
Next Game: West Virginia
Prediction: 35-32 WVU
Ole Miss
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: Texas Tech
Total O Yards: 2091
O YDS/G: 523
O Pass Yards: 1390
O Rush Yards: 701
O P/G: 42
Total D Yards: 2021
D YDS/G: 505
D Pass Yards: 1258
D Rush Yards: 763
D P/G: 36.8
Analysis: Honestly I am not impressed with this Ole Miss team. They gave up almost 400 yards to Kent State who is 1-3 now. Ole Miss might beat Arkansas, ULM, and then lose the rest of their games.
Prediction from last week: 55-10 Ole Miss
Actual Result: 38-17 Ole Miss
Next Game: LSU
Prediction: 35-10 LSU
Lamar
Record: 1-3
Most Important Win: Kentucky Christian
Total O Yards: 1628
O YDS/G: 407
O Pass Yards: 707
O Rush Yards: 921
O P/G: 35.5
Total D Yards: 1456
D YDS/G: 485
D Pass Yards: 1052
D Rush Yards: 404
D P/G: 40.75
Analysis: Lamar lost their Conference game against Southeastern Louisiana. If everyone is okay with this I would not like to cover their stats and wins for the rest of the season. Stats are not as easy on the FCS side.
Prediction from last week: 21-17 Lamar
Actual Result: 30-24 SE Louisiana
Next Game: Nicholls
Prediction 35-7 Nicholls (Beat Kansas and Sam Houston)
Houston
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: Arizona
Total O Yards: 2434
O YDS/G: 609
O Pass Yards: 1422
O Rush Yards: 1012
O P/G: 52.3
Total D Yards: 2012
D YDS/G: 503
D Pass Yards: 1556
D Rush Yards: 456
D P/G: 30.5
Analysis: Beat up poor Texas Southern to the tune of 70-14. Next week should a pretty competitive game against Tulsa.
Prediction from last week: 56-10 Houston
Actual Result: 70-14 Houston
Next Game: Tulsa
Prediction 42-24 Houston
Oklahoma State
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: Boise State
Total O Yards: 2157
O YDS/G: 539
O Pass Yards: 1258
O Rush Yards: 899
O P/G: 43.5
Total D Yards: 1509
D YDS/G: 377
D Pass Yards: 1063
D Rush Yards: 446
D P/G: 23
Analysis: Oklahoma State hadn’t played a pass-heavy offense and it showed. Tech dominated the game against OSU. Luckily they have Kansas next week and they should be able to rebound. I do think Kansas is better than they appear. Okie State should dominate
Prediction from last week: 35-32 OSU
Actual Result: 41-17 Tech
Next Game: Kansas
Prediction 42-10 OSU
West Virginia
Record: 3-0
Most Important Win: Tennessee
Total O Yards: 1636
O YDS/G: 545
O Pass Yards: 1121
O Rush Yards: 515
O P/G: 42.3
Total D Yards: 912
D YDS/G: 304
D Pass Yards: 556
D Rush Yards: 356
D P/G: 12.3
Analysis: West Virginia dominated a very weak Kansas State team. Looking at the numbers they have one of the best defenses in the big 12 giving up 12.3 points per game. They are averaging 42.3 points on offense. Like Oklahoma State, they have not faced a pass heavy offense until Tech. This could create problems for the defense.
Prediction from last week: 45-17 West Virginia
Actual Result: 35-6 West Virginia
Next Game: Texas Tech
Prediction 35-32 West Virginia
TCU
Record: 2-2
Most Important Win: SMU
Total O Yards: 1775
O YDS/G: 444
O Pass Yards: 957
O Rush Yards: 818
O P/G: 35.3
Total D Yards: 1320
D YDS/G: 330
D Pass Yards: 811
D Rush Yards: 509
D P/G: 22.5
Analysis: TCU turned over the ball 4 times. That was their big problem against Ohio State and it cost them big against Texas. They are still a very balanced team and should win against Iowa State at home.
Prediction from last week: 45-21 TCU
Actual Result: 31-16 Texas
Next Game: Iowa State
Prediction 42-17 TCU
Kansas
Record: 2-2
Most Important Win: Rutgers/Central Michigan
Total O Yards: 1431
O YDS/G: 358
O Pass Yards: 637
O Rush Yards: 794
O P/G: 29
Total D Yards: 1330
D YDS/G: 333
D Pass Yards: 700
D Rush Yards: 630
D P/G: 18.3
Analysis: When does basketball season start again? Seriously I am a big fan of Pooka Williams. He is averaging 8.1 yards a carry this season. Baylor dominated the ball on both sides. Kansas really needs to step up their pass offense. You can’t compete in the Big 12 with 149 yards on offense.
Prediction from last week: 45-42 Kansas
Actual Result: 26-7 Baylor
Next Game: Oklahoma State
Prediction 42-10 OSU
Iowa State
Record: 1-2
Most Important Win: Akron
Total O Yards: 1000
O YDS/G: 333
O Pass Yards: 762
O Rush Yards: 238
O P/G: 18.7
Total D Yards: 1034
D YDS/G: 345
D Pass Yards: 667
D Rush Yards: 367
D P/G: 21
Analysis: Honestly, I think Iowa State plays to their opponent. I did see a win against Akron because Akron is a decent team.
Prediction from last week: 34-31 Iowa State
Actual Result: 26-13 Iowa State
Next Game: TCU
Prediction 42-17 TCU
Oklahoma
Record: 4-0
Most Important Win: UCLA/Iowa State
Total O Yards: 2009
O YDS/G: 502
O Pass Yards: 1153
O Rush Yards: 856
O P/G: 44.3
Total D Yards: 1533
D YDS/G: 383
D Pass Yards: 846
D Rush Yards: 687
D P/G: 20.8
Analysis: Oklahoma was tested once again against Army. Army runs the option which is definitely a different game plan. Two things concerned me in this game. 1) Oklahoma only scored 28 points 2) They went into overtime. After watching this game I no longer think they are the favorite for the Big 12 championship
Prediction from last week: 49-20 OU
Actual Result: 28-21
Next Game: Baylor
Prediction 45-42 OU
Texas
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: USC/TCU
Total O Yards: 1644
O YDS/G: 411
O Pass Yards: 989
O Rush Yards: 655
O P/G: 31.3
Total D Yards: 1449
D YDS/G: 362
D Pass Yards: 981
D Rush Yards: 468
D P/G: 21.3
Analysis: My opinion of Texas has gone up since last week. Just like the Ole Miss loss for Tech I think Maryland gets the best of Texas. Wins over USC and TCU are definitely impressive. Is Texas back? Time will tell and it will tell us next week. Texas always has a rough time with Kansas State and it’s in the Little Apple. This game will be interesting
Prediction from last week: 45-21 TCU
Actual Result: 31-16 Texas
Next Game: Kansas State
Prediction 35-17 Texas
Kansas State
Record: 2-2
Most Important Win: UTSA/South Dakota
Total O Yards: 1388
O YDS/G: 347
O Pass Yards: 764
O Rush Yards: 624
O P/G: 21
Total D Yards: 1636
D YDS/G: 409
D Pass Yards: 924
D Rush Yards: 712
D P/G: 26.8
Analysis: Kansas State is just not a good team this year. I think it might be time for Snyder to retire. I do think the game against Texas will be close. They are giving up more yards on defense than they can muster on offense.
Prediction from last week 45-17 West Virginia
Actual Result: 35-6 West Virginia
Next Game: Texas
Prediction 35-17 Texas
Baylor
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: Kansas
Total O Yards: 1947
O YDS/G: 487
O Pass Yards: 1241
O Rush Yards: 706
O P/G: 36.3
Total D Yards: 1391
D YDS/G: 348
D Pass Yards: 726
D Rush Yards: 665
D P/G: 23.5
Analysis: I was impressed with the win over Kansas (I know it’s Kansas). Two things I learned. 1) Penalties are going to kill Baylor this season 2) They actually have a better offense than we think. I see them being way better than we would like to see them.
Prediction from last week: 45-42 Kansas
Actual result: 26-7 Baylor
Next Game: Oklahoma
Prediction 45-42 Oklahoma
I will never pick Texas Tech as I am superstitious.
Old Dominion over Virginia Tech. I actually watched the game and was wondering why they played at ODU.
Kentucky is 4-0 and have beat 2 SEC opponents…Florida and Miss State.
Nebraska is horrible. The Big 10 move is looking worse every year.
Thread from last week
https://texastech.forums.rivals.com...son-among-big-12-and-current-schedule.111524/
Texas Tech
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: Oklahoma State
Total O Yards: 2494
O YDS/G: 624
O Pass Yards: 1422
O Rush Yards: 751
O P/G: 53
Total D Yards: 1749
D YDS/G: 437
D Pass Yards: 1136
D Rush Yards: 613
D P/G: 28.3
Analysis: What can you say….that was an impressive win on both sides of the ball. I think if you play Ole Miss today Tech wins that game. Bowman was able to spread the ball around to 9 different players. Wesley, High, and Austin accounted for 22 of 35 catches. Felton had a huge day with 121 yards and 2 TD’s. The key to this game was time of possession and being able to run the ball. Tech accounted for 41 minutes to 18 minutes for OSU. West Virginia would be a huge win. Unfortunately, West Virginia is playing great football only allowing 304 yards on the defensive side of the ball. The key to next week’s game is turnovers. If Tech can be on the plus side and control time of possession they can win the game and they will be ranked. FYI when I pick Tech they don’t do well (superstitious)
Prediction from last week: 35-25 OSU
Actual Result: 41-17 Tech
Next Game: West Virginia
Prediction: 35-32 WVU
Ole Miss
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: Texas Tech
Total O Yards: 2091
O YDS/G: 523
O Pass Yards: 1390
O Rush Yards: 701
O P/G: 42
Total D Yards: 2021
D YDS/G: 505
D Pass Yards: 1258
D Rush Yards: 763
D P/G: 36.8
Analysis: Honestly I am not impressed with this Ole Miss team. They gave up almost 400 yards to Kent State who is 1-3 now. Ole Miss might beat Arkansas, ULM, and then lose the rest of their games.
Prediction from last week: 55-10 Ole Miss
Actual Result: 38-17 Ole Miss
Next Game: LSU
Prediction: 35-10 LSU
Lamar
Record: 1-3
Most Important Win: Kentucky Christian
Total O Yards: 1628
O YDS/G: 407
O Pass Yards: 707
O Rush Yards: 921
O P/G: 35.5
Total D Yards: 1456
D YDS/G: 485
D Pass Yards: 1052
D Rush Yards: 404
D P/G: 40.75
Analysis: Lamar lost their Conference game against Southeastern Louisiana. If everyone is okay with this I would not like to cover their stats and wins for the rest of the season. Stats are not as easy on the FCS side.
Prediction from last week: 21-17 Lamar
Actual Result: 30-24 SE Louisiana
Next Game: Nicholls
Prediction 35-7 Nicholls (Beat Kansas and Sam Houston)
Houston
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: Arizona
Total O Yards: 2434
O YDS/G: 609
O Pass Yards: 1422
O Rush Yards: 1012
O P/G: 52.3
Total D Yards: 2012
D YDS/G: 503
D Pass Yards: 1556
D Rush Yards: 456
D P/G: 30.5
Analysis: Beat up poor Texas Southern to the tune of 70-14. Next week should a pretty competitive game against Tulsa.
Prediction from last week: 56-10 Houston
Actual Result: 70-14 Houston
Next Game: Tulsa
Prediction 42-24 Houston
Oklahoma State
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: Boise State
Total O Yards: 2157
O YDS/G: 539
O Pass Yards: 1258
O Rush Yards: 899
O P/G: 43.5
Total D Yards: 1509
D YDS/G: 377
D Pass Yards: 1063
D Rush Yards: 446
D P/G: 23
Analysis: Oklahoma State hadn’t played a pass-heavy offense and it showed. Tech dominated the game against OSU. Luckily they have Kansas next week and they should be able to rebound. I do think Kansas is better than they appear. Okie State should dominate
Prediction from last week: 35-32 OSU
Actual Result: 41-17 Tech
Next Game: Kansas
Prediction 42-10 OSU
West Virginia
Record: 3-0
Most Important Win: Tennessee
Total O Yards: 1636
O YDS/G: 545
O Pass Yards: 1121
O Rush Yards: 515
O P/G: 42.3
Total D Yards: 912
D YDS/G: 304
D Pass Yards: 556
D Rush Yards: 356
D P/G: 12.3
Analysis: West Virginia dominated a very weak Kansas State team. Looking at the numbers they have one of the best defenses in the big 12 giving up 12.3 points per game. They are averaging 42.3 points on offense. Like Oklahoma State, they have not faced a pass heavy offense until Tech. This could create problems for the defense.
Prediction from last week: 45-17 West Virginia
Actual Result: 35-6 West Virginia
Next Game: Texas Tech
Prediction 35-32 West Virginia
TCU
Record: 2-2
Most Important Win: SMU
Total O Yards: 1775
O YDS/G: 444
O Pass Yards: 957
O Rush Yards: 818
O P/G: 35.3
Total D Yards: 1320
D YDS/G: 330
D Pass Yards: 811
D Rush Yards: 509
D P/G: 22.5
Analysis: TCU turned over the ball 4 times. That was their big problem against Ohio State and it cost them big against Texas. They are still a very balanced team and should win against Iowa State at home.
Prediction from last week: 45-21 TCU
Actual Result: 31-16 Texas
Next Game: Iowa State
Prediction 42-17 TCU
Kansas
Record: 2-2
Most Important Win: Rutgers/Central Michigan
Total O Yards: 1431
O YDS/G: 358
O Pass Yards: 637
O Rush Yards: 794
O P/G: 29
Total D Yards: 1330
D YDS/G: 333
D Pass Yards: 700
D Rush Yards: 630
D P/G: 18.3
Analysis: When does basketball season start again? Seriously I am a big fan of Pooka Williams. He is averaging 8.1 yards a carry this season. Baylor dominated the ball on both sides. Kansas really needs to step up their pass offense. You can’t compete in the Big 12 with 149 yards on offense.
Prediction from last week: 45-42 Kansas
Actual Result: 26-7 Baylor
Next Game: Oklahoma State
Prediction 42-10 OSU
Iowa State
Record: 1-2
Most Important Win: Akron
Total O Yards: 1000
O YDS/G: 333
O Pass Yards: 762
O Rush Yards: 238
O P/G: 18.7
Total D Yards: 1034
D YDS/G: 345
D Pass Yards: 667
D Rush Yards: 367
D P/G: 21
Analysis: Honestly, I think Iowa State plays to their opponent. I did see a win against Akron because Akron is a decent team.
Prediction from last week: 34-31 Iowa State
Actual Result: 26-13 Iowa State
Next Game: TCU
Prediction 42-17 TCU
Oklahoma
Record: 4-0
Most Important Win: UCLA/Iowa State
Total O Yards: 2009
O YDS/G: 502
O Pass Yards: 1153
O Rush Yards: 856
O P/G: 44.3
Total D Yards: 1533
D YDS/G: 383
D Pass Yards: 846
D Rush Yards: 687
D P/G: 20.8
Analysis: Oklahoma was tested once again against Army. Army runs the option which is definitely a different game plan. Two things concerned me in this game. 1) Oklahoma only scored 28 points 2) They went into overtime. After watching this game I no longer think they are the favorite for the Big 12 championship
Prediction from last week: 49-20 OU
Actual Result: 28-21
Next Game: Baylor
Prediction 45-42 OU
Texas
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: USC/TCU
Total O Yards: 1644
O YDS/G: 411
O Pass Yards: 989
O Rush Yards: 655
O P/G: 31.3
Total D Yards: 1449
D YDS/G: 362
D Pass Yards: 981
D Rush Yards: 468
D P/G: 21.3
Analysis: My opinion of Texas has gone up since last week. Just like the Ole Miss loss for Tech I think Maryland gets the best of Texas. Wins over USC and TCU are definitely impressive. Is Texas back? Time will tell and it will tell us next week. Texas always has a rough time with Kansas State and it’s in the Little Apple. This game will be interesting
Prediction from last week: 45-21 TCU
Actual Result: 31-16 Texas
Next Game: Kansas State
Prediction 35-17 Texas
Kansas State
Record: 2-2
Most Important Win: UTSA/South Dakota
Total O Yards: 1388
O YDS/G: 347
O Pass Yards: 764
O Rush Yards: 624
O P/G: 21
Total D Yards: 1636
D YDS/G: 409
D Pass Yards: 924
D Rush Yards: 712
D P/G: 26.8
Analysis: Kansas State is just not a good team this year. I think it might be time for Snyder to retire. I do think the game against Texas will be close. They are giving up more yards on defense than they can muster on offense.
Prediction from last week 45-17 West Virginia
Actual Result: 35-6 West Virginia
Next Game: Texas
Prediction 35-17 Texas
Baylor
Record: 3-1
Most Important Win: Kansas
Total O Yards: 1947
O YDS/G: 487
O Pass Yards: 1241
O Rush Yards: 706
O P/G: 36.3
Total D Yards: 1391
D YDS/G: 348
D Pass Yards: 726
D Rush Yards: 665
D P/G: 23.5
Analysis: I was impressed with the win over Kansas (I know it’s Kansas). Two things I learned. 1) Penalties are going to kill Baylor this season 2) They actually have a better offense than we think. I see them being way better than we would like to see them.
Prediction from last week: 45-42 Kansas
Actual result: 26-7 Baylor
Next Game: Oklahoma
Prediction 45-42 Oklahoma
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