18 AROUND THE BIG 12
Big 12 - Week 2 Compiled by Hallie Mann
Compiled by Hallie Mann
Nebraska is making a comeback with its first two wins and is trying to be the dominant force that it was in the 1990s. Virginia Tech will be the Cornhuskers first real test of the season to see if they can hang with another ranked team. Virginia Tech is ranked 13th in the AP Poll and Nebraska is not far behind at 19th. Both teams played at home last week.
Nebraska rolled over Arkansas State 38-9 and Virginia Tech dominated Marshall 52-10. Nebraska quarterback Zac Lee had four touchdowns and 340 passing yards against Arkansas State. Nebraska scored points on five of its first six possessions, showing that its offense can move the ball effectively. This is Nebraska's first road game. Last year, the Cornhuskers lost at home to Virginia Tech 35-30.
THIS WEEK'S BIG 12 SCHEDULE
Kansas (2-0) vs. Duke (1-1)
11 a.m., Lawrence
Oklahoma State (1-1) vs. Rice (0-2)
6 p.m., Stillwater, Okla.
Missouri (2-0) vs. Furman (2-0)
1 p.m., Columbia, Mo.
Texas A&M (1-0) vs. Utah State (0-1)
6 p.m. College Station, Texas
Oklahoma (1-1) vs. Tulsa (2-0)
2:30 p.m., Norman, Okla.
Nebraska (2-0) vs. Virginia Tech (1-1)
2:30 p.m., Blacksburg, Va.
lowa State (1-1) vs. Kent State (1-1)
6 p.m., Kent, Ohio
Texas Tech (2-0) vs. Texas (2-0)
7 p.m., Austin, Texas
Colorado (2-0) vs. Wyoming (1-1)
2:30 p.m., Boulder, Colo.
Kansas State (1-1) vs. UCLA (2-0)
9:15 p.m, Los Angeles, Calif.
Connecticut (1-1) vs. Baylor (1-0)
4 p.m., Waco, Texas
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Last week's big plays
Oklahoma State
Dez Bryant had an 82-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter for the Cowboys. Oklahoma State was upset by Houston after an impressive season opener the week before against Georgia. Bryant posted only 85 yards receiving against Houston.
Kansas
Wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe had a 56-yard reception from receiver Kerry Meier in the first quarter against UTEP last week.
Missouri
Receiver Wes Kemp caught a 33-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Blaine Gabbert in the fourth quarter against Bowling Green. The Tigers struggled offensively in the first half but outscored the Hawks 27-20 in the end.
Last week's results
Toledo 54, Colorado 38
Iowa 35, Iowa State 3
Nebraska 38, Arkansas State 9
Houston 45, Oklahoma State 35
Texas 24, Wyoming 10
Missouri 21, Bowling Green 20
Oklahoma 64, Idaho State 0
Louisiana Lafayette 17, Kansas State 15
Kansas 34, UTEP 7
Texas Tech 55, Rice 10
Baylor-off
Texas A&M-off
Conference report
The latest Big 12 news
OKLAHOMA
With tight end Jermaine Gresham out for the season. Oklahoma is looking for a No. 2 receiver to pair with receiver Ryan Broyles, according to The Oklahoma. Gresham has torn cartilage in his knee and will be out for the rest of the season. Broyles had a big game last week and now Oklahoma needs to find someone to work with him.
KANSAS STATE
After waiting until days, before their first game to announce Carson Coffman as starting quarterback, the Wildcats saw inconsistency from Coffman and his backup, Grant Gregory. According to The Mercury, coach Bill Snyder said the lack of consistency from the quarterbacks was disturbing and he expects the two to work harder in this week's practices.
NEBRASKA
Nebraska has broken into the polls after its 38-9 victory against Arkansas State, according to the Lincoln Journal Star. Nebraska is ranked 19th in the AP press poll and 18th in the USA Today Coaches Poll. This is the highest Nebraska has been ranked since it was ranked No. 14 in September 2007.
THE WAVE SEPTEMBER 18,2009
IOWA STATE
KANSAS
Kansas has made the polls and the award lists this week. After its 34-7 victory against UTEP last Saturday, Kansas has moved to 22nd in the AP Poll and 23rd in the USA Today Coaches' Poll. Defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule was also named the Big 12 Defense Player of the Week this week.
lowa State coach Paul Rhodes will continue to play quarterback Austen Arnaud, despite pulling him out of the game last week against lowa, according to the lowa State Daily. Arnaud threw four interceptions and gained only 79 total yards before he was pulled out of the game.
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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