Bob Griffin Nebraska 31, Missouri 17
Answer: Yes. Mizzou was the Big XII's only national championship contender being the last undefeated team until they rolled into Lincoln and Nebraska played like the world beater that we thought they were. Mizzou never had a shot. Nebraska went up 24-0 as the Cornhuskers had touchdown plays of 66, 40 and 73 in the first 13 minutes of the stinkin' game. Midway through, the Tigers' body language completely changed and they were TKO'd. There was three quarters left to go, but the game was over. On the first three drives of the game, Nebraska had one offensive play and 66 yards. The Tigers had eight offensive plays and -1 yards.
The story, however, was Roy Helu Jr. Twenty-eight carries and 303 yards. Averaged 11 yards per carry. Stupendous. Then the Blackshirts. Held Blaine Gabbert to 19-42 passing with six sacks and one interception. Men vs. boys.
Baylor 30, Texas 22
We have a new king in the Big XII South. The perfect description of Texas is that they're a field goal team playing a touchdown game. If you need a field goal, Garrett Gilbert can get you that field goal. Unfortunately, Baylor is a touchdown team with a touchdown maker -- Robert Griffin. The dude was responsible for three touchdowns and Jay Finley rushed for 116 yards. The Bears beat the Longhorns' asses in Austin. First since 1991 in Austin and the first time Baylor's beaten Texas at all since 1996.
TCU 48, UNLV 6
Seems like TCU barely tried. And won by 42. TCU's allowed a mere 16 points in October. Outscored opponents 189-16. Incredible.
SMU 31, Tulane 17
With the season on the brink, the Mustangs woke up. Down 17-3 and looking lethargic, the Mustangs scored 28 unanswered at the end of the third and the whole of the fourth to take the game. SMU needed that. They were on the brink of getting out of the Conference USA race and possibly out of bowl eligibility. Should easily get to eight wins now.
Oklahoma 43, Colorado 10
Again, if Cody Hawkins is your quarterback, you are going to lose. OU is varsity; Colorado, junior high.
Texas A&M 45, Texas Tech 27
The Ryan Tannehill era is off to a 1-0 start. The new quarterback went 36-50 for 449 yards and four touchdowns. It's his team now. Mike Sherman probably bought himself another year.
Oklahoma State 24, Kansas State 14
Oklahoma State forced K-State into three interceptions in three straight possession in the second half down 21 points, and that was the game. K-State can clearly beat up the small guys, but can't keep up with a decent team.
Iowa State 28, Kansas 16
It says a lot when Iowa State is significantly better than you.
UNT 33, Western Kentucky 6
UNT ... dominated? Riley Dodge came back just in time not to save his daddy's job and Lance Dunbar rushed for 215 and three touchdowns. If UNT wants to fasttrack back to respectibility, they run the ball and learn to run the ball very efficiently.
Texas State 27, SFA 24
Twenty-seven unanswered points in the fourth quarter to overcome a 24-0 deficit? I'd like to thank the SFA defense, special teams and running game for showing up. Not really.
