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Quarterback questions plague A&M, Oklahoma looks to bounce the Buffs, and Missouri takes on Nebraska in a northern heavyweight smackdown. And of course, the Longhorns attempt not to embarrass themselves ... again.

North

Kansas at Iowa State
The Cyclones pulled off a big upset last week against Texas and should be ready to roll over the Jayhawks at home. In the run game, the teams are pretty even, with each averaging around 145 yards per game. Kansas has been averaging about 30 more yards per game in the air, but the real stat to pay attention to is this: Kansas 2-5, Iowa State 4-4. The Jayhawks are having a tough season, and while they might be able to keep it close, Iowa State will come away with the win.

No. 17 Oklahoma State at Kansas State
Last week, the Cowboys lost the game tp Nebraska, and this week, they lost their leading receiver. Justin Blackmon was suspended for one game after he was arrested on a DUI complaint. Blackmon has 62 catches for 1,112 yards and 14 touchdowns. Oklahoma State still has Kendall Hunter to lead the ground game, but without its key receiving component, the playing field is much more even.

No. 6 Missouri at No. 14 Nebraska
Out of the frying pan and into the fire. No rest for the weary. Take your pick of platitudes, and give it to Missouri. After knocking off No. 1 Oklahoma, the Tigers now travel to Lincoln to face the Cornhuskers. If Missouri can contain Taylor Martinez, the Tigers win. If Nebraska can put the pressure on Blaine Gabbert, Cornhuskers win. This is the game of the week, and it could go either way.

South

No. 25 Baylor at Texas
The Twilight Zone is coming to Austin. A bowl-eligible Baylor squad faces off against a struggling Texas team. Robert Griffin is good, but after an embarrassing loss at home, the Longhorns are humiliated and angry. Not a good combo for the Bears. Just ask Nebraska.

Colorado at No. 9 Oklahoma
One blemish on the Sooners’ season doesn’t mean all’s lost, and Oklahoma has the perfect stage for a gigantic bounce-back win. Home game against a 3-4 Colorado team. This game should be child’s play for Landry Jones and the Sooners.

Texas Tech at Texas A&M
These two teams have huge question marks over them. The Red Raiders have lost games they should’ve won, while still racking up monster stats. And the Aggies, well, their big question comes at who will be the signal caller. Jerrod Johnson is closing in on 2,000 yards for the season and already has 14 touchdowns. But the trouble comes with the nine interceptions. Ryan Tannehill has 180 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. But Tannehill snapped the Aggies’s three-game losing streak. Whether Texas A&M wins this one just might depend on who’s behind center.