Big 12 Week 1 Schedule & Predictions

Thursday:

Oklahoma State vs Tulsa (FS1 6:30CT)

The general line of thought out of Vegas is this think is gonna be a high scoring affair as the o/u is set at 70. I'd be shocked if this game went under honestly but I  have some hesitations - I could easily see OSU wanting to work on its running game. I don't see how Tulsa replaces its offensive skill positions early vs OSU.

OSU 49 - Tulsa 17 


Saturday 

Texas vs Maryland (FS1 11a.m)

Texas is back folks!  Texas is favored by 18.5 but that seems a tad high to me - Texas lost their best offensive weapon to the NFL and once again it's offense is learning a new playbook and dealing with breaking in new systems.  Maryland's Durkin is no slouch either and DKR isn't exactly going to be rocking for this 11:00 a.m kick off. I think Maryland  keeps it close, Texas pulls away under growing Texas heat.

Texas 28 Maryland 17


Oklahoma vs UTEP (Fox 2:30)

The line is Oklahoma -44. UTEP is profoundly one dimensional when it comes to offense but Oklahoma is replacing many weapons on offense. If Oklahoma is going to cover they will need to start the Riley era hot. Prediction on Friday

Texas Tech vs Eastern Washington (FSN 3:00)

Kliff is on the hot seat.Eastern Washington's best weapon is in the NFL and it's coach jumped for an FBS O.C gig. The defense has to be improved right?  I expect Tech will put up enough points to win this one.

Tech 49 - EWU 31

Kansas vs SEMO (JTV 6:00)

Did you know Kansas beat Texas last season?  Kansas by 42- SEMO 7

Kansas State vs Central Arkansas (ESPN3 6:00)

Snydercats ease into the season with a 50 point drubbing

Baylor vs Liberty  (FS2 6:00)

Rhule's defense takes a few years to develop and this is a young, young defense. Baylor 35 Liberty 24

ISU vs UNI (CyTV 7:00)

Iowa State needs a win if they want to go bowling and CMC needs to not lose to the instate FCS program in back to back years  or else a lot of positive momentum for the program will be gone.

ISU 31 UNI 14


TCU vs JSU (FSN 7:00)

Did you know Jackson State existed? Neither did I: TCU 66 - JSU 0


Sunday

WVU vs Va Tech (ABC 6:30)

Va Tech is favored by 4.5. WVU replaces a lot of defensive talent and has had some heavy attrition at WR. Va Tech is also replacing key pieces on offense so you wonder where the production comes from. Dana vs Bud is going to be fun

I side with Bud

Va Tech 28 WVU 24