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Oklahoma State (3-3) at Nebraska (4-2) 12:30 PM
Why to Watch: There are coaches on the hot seat, coaches in lame duck status, and there's Nebraska's head man Bill Callahan, who just needs a big win really, really bad. It's one thing to get blown out at home by USC (really, it's O.K.), it's another to need a missed last second field goal to get by Ball State, and it's a whole other issue to get destroyed 41-6 by Missouri in what was likely the key game of the Huskers' Big 12 season. Last year, Nebraska was on its way to a good season, starting off 5-1 before losing a tight battle against Texas, and then came the trip to Stillwater. The Cowboys won 41-29, and while it didn't keep Nebraska from winning the North, this year, a win would likely do that, and get the grumbling Big Red faithful into a lather. OSU has had an uneven season so far, and is still trying to figure out who and what it is. With three home games ahead, a win in Lincoln could kick off a nice run, just when Mike Gundy's team desperately needs it most.
Why Oklahoma State Might Win: So far, the Husker defense has been consistently awful against anyone who can run, and last week got its doors blown off by a Missouri team that might provide a glimpse of what's to come. OSU doesn't throw the ball like the Tigers, but it likes to use its quarterback a little bit like MU uses Chase Daniel, and the running backs are far superior. The Husker defensive line has been shoved out of the way far too easily against the better teams, and this week, the Cowboys should be able to run at will. Expect 250 yards on the ground.
Why Nebraska Might Win: If ever the Husker passing game was going to step back and let it rip, it would be this week. Forgetting the 646 yards allowed to the Texas Tech passing game to skew the stats, the 116th ranked pass defense has had major problems against everyone. When Texas A&M throws for 218 yards, there are problems. With nothing from the running game since ripping up Nevada for 413 yards and six touchdowns, the offense needs to start flowing through Sam Keller and the passing game. If the Huskers decide to start bombing away, OSU might not be able to stop it.
Who to Watch: And the Oklahoma State quarterback this week will be ... ? Zac Robinson suffered a concussion in last week's loss to A&M, and while he's expected to play this week, Bobby Reid will have to be at the ready, and it might open up a big can of worms once again. Reid completed six of nine passes for 72 yards in relief, and while the job is still Robinson's, Reid might be an interesting choice considering he threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 61 yards, in last year's win over the Huskers.
What Will Happen: Which Oklahoma State will show up? Will it be the one that ran wild on Texas Tech, or will it be the one that couldn't get any offense going against Troy and collapsed against Texas A&M? Which Nebraska will show up? The Huskers haven't been sharp over the past several weeks, and it's about to get pounded on by the Cowboy ground game in another rough loss.
CFN Prediction: Oklahoma State 31 ... Nebraska 28 ... Line: Nebraska -4
Must See Rating: (5 Hideki Matsui's "collection" - 1 The Heartbreak Kid) ... 3
Oklahoma State (3-3) at Nebraska (4-2) 12:30 PM
Why to Watch: There are coaches on the hot seat, coaches in lame duck status, and there's Nebraska's head man Bill Callahan, who just needs a big win really, really bad. It's one thing to get blown out at home by USC (really, it's O.K.), it's another to need a missed last second field goal to get by Ball State, and it's a whole other issue to get destroyed 41-6 by Missouri in what was likely the key game of the Huskers' Big 12 season. Last year, Nebraska was on its way to a good season, starting off 5-1 before losing a tight battle against Texas, and then came the trip to Stillwater. The Cowboys won 41-29, and while it didn't keep Nebraska from winning the North, this year, a win would likely do that, and get the grumbling Big Red faithful into a lather. OSU has had an uneven season so far, and is still trying to figure out who and what it is. With three home games ahead, a win in Lincoln could kick off a nice run, just when Mike Gundy's team desperately needs it most.
Why Oklahoma State Might Win: So far, the Husker defense has been consistently awful against anyone who can run, and last week got its doors blown off by a Missouri team that might provide a glimpse of what's to come. OSU doesn't throw the ball like the Tigers, but it likes to use its quarterback a little bit like MU uses Chase Daniel, and the running backs are far superior. The Husker defensive line has been shoved out of the way far too easily against the better teams, and this week, the Cowboys should be able to run at will. Expect 250 yards on the ground.
Why Nebraska Might Win: If ever the Husker passing game was going to step back and let it rip, it would be this week. Forgetting the 646 yards allowed to the Texas Tech passing game to skew the stats, the 116th ranked pass defense has had major problems against everyone. When Texas A&M throws for 218 yards, there are problems. With nothing from the running game since ripping up Nevada for 413 yards and six touchdowns, the offense needs to start flowing through Sam Keller and the passing game. If the Huskers decide to start bombing away, OSU might not be able to stop it.
Who to Watch: And the Oklahoma State quarterback this week will be ... ? Zac Robinson suffered a concussion in last week's loss to A&M, and while he's expected to play this week, Bobby Reid will have to be at the ready, and it might open up a big can of worms once again. Reid completed six of nine passes for 72 yards in relief, and while the job is still Robinson's, Reid might be an interesting choice considering he threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 61 yards, in last year's win over the Huskers.
What Will Happen: Which Oklahoma State will show up? Will it be the one that ran wild on Texas Tech, or will it be the one that couldn't get any offense going against Troy and collapsed against Texas A&M? Which Nebraska will show up? The Huskers haven't been sharp over the past several weeks, and it's about to get pounded on by the Cowboy ground game in another rough loss.
CFN Prediction: Oklahoma State 31 ... Nebraska 28 ... Line: Nebraska -4
Must See Rating: (5 Hideki Matsui's "collection" - 1 The Heartbreak Kid) ... 3
