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Big 12 Homeroom week of Sept. 9

Published: Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 23:09

1. Texas (1-0) at Wyoming:
The Longhorns stampeded to an easy win over UL-Monroe. Texas was once again led by Colt McCoy, who passed the 10,000 career passing yard mark. Not a bad follow-up to last season when he was most accurate passer in college football history. It also doesn't hurt that Wyoming allowed 322 passing yards to FCS opponent Weber State last week.

2. Oklahoma State (1-0) vs. Houston:
The Cowboys won their most important opener ever, impressing audiences after a slow first quarter roll past a high-quality Georgia team. Although wide receiver Dez Bryant, one of the best receivers in the nation, caught two touchdowns - a solid showing on the ground (172 yards to UGA's 95) won the game.

3. Oklahoma (0-1) vs. Idaho State:
The Sooner Schooner crash-landed in Dallas after QB Sam Bradford's sprained shoulder knocked the defending Heisman winner out for two to four weeks. A scrappy performance by a better-than-advertised BYU team and first-game jitters by replacement starter Landry Jones led to the loss, but OU should still easily contend in the South.

4. Nebraska (1-0) vs. Arkansas State:
The future looks bright for the Huskers, as heralded freshmen QB Cody Green and RB Rex Burkhead were given the chance to shine in a blowout win. Starting QB Zac Lee played a solid game, and wide receiver Curenski Gilleylen provided both the hit and play of the game in his first start.

5. Missouri (1-0) vs. Bowling Green:
The Tigers rocked Illinois to send the conference and nation a message: "We're still here." Missouri proved it can't be written off as sophomore quarterback Blaine Gabbert put on a show in St. Louis, throwing for three touchdowns and running for a fourth in a season-opening rout.

6. Kansas (1-0) at UTEP:
The Jayhawks didn't exactly test themselves in a 49-3 win over a relatively new FCS school. The veteran offense started slowly, but senior quarterback Todd Reesing threw for two touchdowns and scored twice on the ground. Although KU ran for 328 yards, they looked lost at times without suspended wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe.

7. Baylor (1-0) vs. Connecticut:
A balanced Baylor team took an early lead before having to hold on to avenge a 2008 loss to Wake Forest. Although quarterback Robert Griffin didn't have the flashiest stat line, his ability to avoid turnovers is the key. Griffin has just three interceptions and zero fumbles in his 13 collegiate games.

8. Texas Tech (1-0) vs. Rice:
The Red Raiders scored three of their five touchdowns on the ground. Before someone accused coach Mike Leach, Lubbock's most famous pirate, of raiding another school's playbook, TTU only rushed for 40 yards. New quarterback Taylor Potts threw for 405 yards, but his three picks are cause for a little concern.

9. Texas A&M (1-0) vs. Utah State:
Texas A&M rolled for 606 yards against New Mexico, a good sign for a program in desperate need of some offense last year. Even more impressive was quarterback Jerrod Johnson, who completed 76 percent of his passes while throwing for 349 yards and two scores.

10. Iowa State (1-0) vs. Iowa:
Paul Rhoads is 1-0 as the Iowa State head coach. It took a late boost to secure a win against North Dakota State for the Cyclones to win their first game in a calendar year. The honeymoon ends with the battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy against Iowa next weekend.

11. Kansas State (1-0) at Louisiana-Lafayette:
As Bill Snyder returned to coach in the stadium named after him, the Wildcats struggled mightily. Fortunately for KSU, so did its opponent, or there may have been a shocker in Manhattan. Snyder watched as his team narrowly escaped FCS opponent UMass, and all three K-State touchdowns came in the second quarter.

12. Colorado (0-1) at Toledo:
CU might be the first football team to watch its opponents storm its own field. The Buffaloes fell behind 17-0 on their way to losing at home to Colorado State for the first time since 1986. Even more depressing was the  Buffaloes' 29 rushing yards. A late push made the score respectable, but Colorado was clearly outplayed.

Compiled by John Schreier. reach him at JohnSchreier@dailynebraskan.com.

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