16 AROUND THE BIG 12
Big 12 - Week 9 Compiled by Clark Goble
It looks like this one will decide who will take home the Big 12 South title. Texas is still sitting pretty in the BCS standings. With a favorable schedule to finish the season, this is the Longhorns' toughest challenge remaining. Oklahoma State is still winning without suspended star wide receiver Dez Bryant and more than capable injured running
back Kendall Hunter.
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy returned to form against Missouri last week, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns. He'll be heading into a rowdy environment in Stillwater, Okla. The Cowboys haven't beaten the Longhorns in their last 11 games and will be hungry for a victory.
THIS WEEK'S BIG 12 SCHEDULE
Nebraska (4-3, 1-2) vs. Baylor (3-4, 0-3) Waco, Texas, 11:30 a.m.
Kansas (5-2, 1-2) vs. Texas Tech (5-3, 2-2)
Lubbock, Texas, 2:30 p.m.
Missouri (4-3, 0-3) vs. Colorado (2-5, 1-2)
Boulder, Colo., 12:30 p.m.
Kansas State (5-3, 3-1) vs. Oklahoma (4-3,2-1)
Norman, Okla., 6 p.m.
Iowa State (5-3, 2-2) vs. Texas A&M (4-3, 1-2)
College Station, Texas, 2:30 p.m.
Texas (7-0, 4-0) vs. Oklahoma State (6-1, 3-0) Stillwater, Okla., 7 p.m.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big 12 players of the week
Offensive Player of the Week Colt McCoy, Texas QB
The senior quarterback completed his first 11 passes en route to a 41-7 victory against Missouri. He completed passes to eight different receivers and the Longhorns scored touchdowns on four of their first five offensive possessions.
Smith was a key part of an Iowa State defense that forced eight Nebraska turnovers and held the Cornhuskers to seven total points. He had 12 tackles, forced a fumble and recorded the game-clinching interception with under two minutes left.
Defensive Player of the Week Jesse Smith, Iowa State LB
Special Teams Player of the Week Mike Brandtner, Iowa State P
Brandtner's 20 yard scramble on a fake punt led to Iowa State's only touchdown. He was the Cyclones' leading rusher at haftime. In his more traditional role as punter, Brandtner boomed three kicks more than 50 yards and placed five punts within the Nebraska 20.
Last week's results
Oklahoma State 34, Baylor 7 Iowa State 9, Nebraska 7
Kansas State 20, Colorado 6 Oklahoma 35, Kansas 13
Texas A&M 52, Texas Tech 30
Texas 41, Missouri 7
Quick Hitters
- Nebraska's 9-7 loss to Iowa State ended a 126-game winning streak by Nebraska when holding its opponent to 10 points or fewer.
- Colorado hasn't won a road game in two years. Its last road victory came at Texas Tech on Oct. 27, 2007.
- Texas Tech has scored a touchdown on its first possession in four consecutive games.
- Under coach Art Briles, Baylor is 0-12 when allowing more than 21 points.
THE WAVE OCTOBER 30,2009
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN