Big 12 Week 12 FanNation Staff Predictions
The Texas Tech Red Raiders will face the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, as the Red Raiders try to clinch a bowl game.
The predictions for the Red Raiders-Cyclones game will come later this week. But what about the rest of the Big 12 in Week 11?
Staff members from Longhorns Country, Inside the Bears, and Red Raider Review provide their picks for each of the other Big 12 games.
Baylor at TCU, 11 a.m. CT, FOX
Collier Logan, Staff Writer: If TCU wants to make the playoffs, the Horned Frogs have to win this game. But something tells me Baylor’s going to come to play at home. The Bears stun the Horned Frogs in this one. Baylor 33, TCU 28
Zack Dimmitt, Staff Writer: Baylor was routed by Kansas State last week and even at home, the Bears won’t hand TCU its first loss. The Horned Frogs bounce back after a low-scoring affair against Texas and win big in Waco. TCU 41, Baylor 20
Adam Glick, Staff Writer: The Horned Frogs continue their epic undefeated season after another impressive win at Texas. Now they travel down I-35 to square off against the Baylor Bears in Waco. Vegas is once again underestimating the pure mental strength of TCU. I think Max Duggan gets back to himself this weekend. I love the Horned Frogs to take care of Baylor and be one game away from an undefeated regular season. TCU 38, Baylor 28
Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: I have no doubt Baylor will be ready for this one after a week of Baylor coach Dave Aranda tearing his team a new one. Plus, this is a rivalry game for the two teams and TCU dropped a loss on Baylor in Fort Worth last season. There’s plenty of motivation for the Bears to rise up for the upset But this TCU team seems too tough right now. Baylor is not going to derail this undefeated season. TCU 28, Baylor 24
Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: A trap game? A trap game. The Horned Frogs are coming off a massive morale win over Texas on the road, but Waco awaits and so do the Bears. Last season, a 30-28 loss in Fort Worth ended Baylor's chances of making the College Football Playoff. A loss by the Horned Frogs opens the conversation of a one-loss conference champion missing the cut. Consider it close, but the Horned Frogs' passing game will be too much late in the fourth quarter for Baylor. TCU 31, Baylor 28
Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: TCU appears primed to represent the Big 12 in the College Football Playoff, and if they go undefeated it is hard to see them being left out. Baylor, on the other hand, has been up and down all season long and especially in conference play. I don't think Baylor is the team to knock TCU off, and while this game remains competitive, TCU will take care of business. TCU 38, Baylor 28
Kansas State at West Virginia, 1 p.m. CT, Big 12 Now/ESPN+
Collier Logan, Staff Writer: K-State will roll in this one again and should finish this season in the top 15. Kansas State 42, West Virginia 24
Zack Dimmitt, Staff Writer: Regardless of who the Wildcats trot out to play at quarterback, a cruising win against the Mountaineers will keep their Big 12 title hopes alive. Kansas State 34, West Virginia 23
Adam Glick, Staff Writer: Kansas State controls its own destiny to Dallas. They do however have to take care of business against a scrappy West Virginia squad coming off a victory against Oklahoma. I think Kansas State has enough defensive ability to take care of the Mountaineers this weekend. K-State running back Deuce Vaughn is due for another breakout game and this weekend is the perfect spot. Kansas State 31, West Virginia 24
Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: Kansas State should win this right? Right? I mean, Will Howard is putting together a fine season in place of Adrian Martinez. Expect it to be tough, though. Kansas State 31, West Virginia 21
Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: If the game was in Manhattan, consider this a blowout. Because it's in Morgantown, the Wildcats win by 10. Kansas State 31, West Virginia 21
Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: A week after dismantling Baylor, Kansas State hits the road to take on a West Virginia team clinging to the slight chance of bowl eligibility. Unfortunately for West Virginia, the Kansas State offense will be too much for the defense to overcome, thus ending hopes of a bowl game this season. Kansas State 35, West Virginia 20
Texas at Kansas, 2:30 p.m. CT, FS1
Collier Logan, Staff Writer: The Jayhawks will bounce back at home after getting rolled over by Texas Tech. The Longhorns don’t have much momentum after being bottled by TCU, but this game will be a fight until the end. Kansas 31, Texas 30
Zack Dimmitt, Staff Writer: Texas has had its offensive inconsistencies this season, but an elite defense will prevent the Horns from losing to the Jayhawks in back-to-back years. This one will be close but I’ll take the Longhorns in Lawrence. Texas 31, Kansas 24
Adam Glick, Staff Writer: The Texas Longhorns face their kryptonite this weekend in the Jayhawks of Kansas. Once again Texas is a strong favorite and I would proceed with caution. This Longhorn team has been so inconsistent this season you never know what they will do on a given week. I think this game will be close but the Longhorns will sneak a win out. Texas has to win out and get a loss from Kansas State if they want to make the Big 12 Title game. After Week 12 Texas will at least still be alive. Texas 35, Kansas 28
Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: Kansas has lost four of its last five games. That’s OK. The Jayhawks have already accomplished getting to a bowl game. Last year the Jayhawks stunned the Longhorns in Austin. This year, a Kansas win wouldn’t be stunning. Kansas is as much of a second-half game as TCU. I think Kansas steals this one. Kansas 31, Texas 30
Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: Texas will be looking to bounce back on the ground with the likes of running backs Roschon Johnson and Bijan Robinson. This season, the Jayhakws have allowed teams to average 166.8 yards per game and 22 rushing touchdowns. Maybe the Jayhawks beat the spread, but Texas gets the W on paper. Texas 31, Kansas 20
Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: Every time Texas seems to turn a corner this season, it goes out and lays an egg like the performance against TCU. Coach Steve Sarkisian can say this isn't a revenge game for Texas, but should Texas win I have a feeling it will feel good to escape the "lost to Kansas" jokes. That being said, give me Texas in a road game that is too close for comfort until the very end. Texas 35, Kansas 31
Oklahoma State at Oklahoma, 6:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Collier Logan, Staff Writer: The Sooners have been underwhelming to say the least. The Cowboys have, on the other hand, been pretty good. Even on the road, Oklahoma State wins this in-state battle. Oklahoma State 28, Oklahoma 14
Zack Dimmitt, Staff Writer: Bedlam means more in the standings to the Cowboys then it does to the Sooners, but records mean little in this game. OSU has really struggled as of late and I think Oklahoma’s home-field advantage in Norman will be enough to get a close win. Oklahoma 34, Oklahoma State 30
Adam Glick, Staff Writer: Losing Bedlam will be really sad. So let's make this a memorable game between the two Oklahoma rivals. Despite the records, Oklahoma is still more than a touchdown favorite given the injuries to the Cowboys. Oklahoma still needs a victory to make a bowl game in Brent Venables’ first season as coach. I think they win an instant classic because the Sooners have a few more pieces healthy and are at home. Oklahoma 38, Oklahoma State 34
Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: Bedlam, baby? But there isn’t that much on the line. Oddly, I think Oklahoma wins this one at home, especially if Oklahoma State’s quarterback, Spencer Sanders, is unable to play the full game. Oklahoma 31, Oklahoma State 27
Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: Both teams have struggled this season defensively. When that happens, pick the home team to win. The game is in Norman, so give me the Sooners to win Bedlam this year. Oklahoma 34, Oklahoma State 30
Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: Ah, Bedlam. Consistently one of the best games in the Big 12 every season and I have a feeling this year will be especially wonky. While it is a down year for Oklahoma, anything can happen in a rivalry game. Oklahoma State should win this one going away, but I think Oklahoma gives them a scare well into the fourth quarter before running out of steam. Oklahoma State 49, Oklahoma 35
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