Big 12 Score Predictions - Week 1
Kent State at UCF
The Knights have an easy start to their inaugural season as a Big 12 member here with Kent State in the opener. This one's over by the end of the first quarter, maybe sooner.
Prediction: UCF 63, Kent State 10.
Missouri State at Kansas
Daniels is healthy and back in at QB, but I get the sense the Jayhawks don't want to show too much here. Get the win and move on.
Prediction: Kansas 48, Missouri State 13.
Colorado at TCU
Coach Prime will have Colorado turned around in no time, but this is a tough test right out of the gate. TCU lost a lot from last year's team, but they have the ability to be an explosive offense once again.
Prediction: TCU 38, Colorado 14.
Arkansas State at Oklahoma
Ark State won three games a year ago. They stand absolutely no chance in this one.
Prediction: Oklahoma State 59, Arkansas State 7.
Northern Iowa at Iowa State
UNI is an average FCS team, but Iowa State has dealt with a lot off the field lately and I think we'll see some of the effects from that early on. ISU wins, but not as convincingly as their fans would hope.
Prediction: Iowa State 31, UNI 14.
Rice at Texas
Former WVU QB JT Daniels hopes to give Rice a chance at making a bowl game, but they're going to have to wait for that first win. Texas has way too much firepower for the Owls to keep up.
Prediction: Texas 54, Rice 20.
Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati
Cincinnati will get better as the year moves along. This isn't going to be a thrilling first game for new head coach Scott Satterfield.
Prediction: Cincinnati 27, Eastern Kentucky 13.
SE Missouri at Kansas State
No Deuce Vaughn? No problem. K-State should have no issues running the football in this one. They'll get separation early and cruise to the finish line.
Prediction: Kansas State 45, SEMO 10.
Texas State at Baylor
Walk in the park this week for Baylor.
Prediction: Baylor 51, Texas State 9.
UTSA at Houston
It feels like Frank Harris has been the QB at UTSA for a decade. They're a legit football team and one that could win their conference. Houston has a lot of offensive production to replace and the defense is a mess. UTSA gets the win.
Prediction: UTSA 37, Houston 34.
Central Arkansas at Oklahoma State
This is a good game for new OSU QB Alan Bowman to figure things out in this offense and for some skill guys to emerge. Pokes have no trouble here.
Prediction: Oklahoma State 48, Central Arkansas 17.
Texas Tech at Wyoming
This is a whacky first game for the Red Raiders. I wouldn't be surprised if this game feels a whole heck of a lot closer than my prediction. Tech needs to be careful here, but I'll give them the edge.
Prediction: Texas Tech 35, Wyoming 21.
West Virginia at Penn State
Prediction: Penn State (score prediction will drop on Thursday).
Sam Houston at BYU
BYU's physicality and toughness in the trenches are too much for Sam Houston to handle.
Prediction: BYU 40, Sam Houston 14.
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