Big 12 Update

With the Big 12 neatly divided between five haves, four of whom are ranked with the other (Texas) knocking on the door, and five have nots, all of whom sport losing records, there is usually at least one compelling match-up each week. With Baylor and Oklahoma off this week preparing for each other, and Texas facing a poor Kansas team, we have one game to watch Saturday in Texas Tech-Oklahoma State. Basically a conference title elimination game, this match-up will send the loser into fifth place with two losses and time running out. While both teams have had good seasons they are not without flaws. Texas Tech turns the ball over like a basement-level team and commits too many penalties. They also can become too pass happy. Okie State has had surprisingly poor QB play and has been mediocre to poor road team over the past couple of seasons. Since crushing the Red Raiders in Lubbock in 2011, 66-6, the Cowboys are 3-6 on the road with wins against KU, Texas-San Antonio and Iowa State. I like the Red Raiders slightly but will probably pass.