{"id":9741,"date":"2022-09-22T20:51:01","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T01:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fredsportsextra.com\/?p=9741"},"modified":"2022-09-22T20:51:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T01:51:01","slug":"sooners-and-jayhawks-surprise-the-big-twelve-predictions-and-top-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fredsportsextra.com\/?p=9741","title":{"rendered":"Sooners and Jayhawks surprise the Big Twelve; Predictions and Top 25…….."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kansas State to give OU their best test……<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

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Yes, Oklahoma is good.\u00a0 How good and do they have a legit chance to make the end-0f-year playoffs is still to be determined.\u00a0 But after three early wins against suspect teams, most observers believe that this Sooner team is playing complimentary football, with a swarming defense and an offense that can run the ball, make the big plays, and not give away the turnover.\u00a0 With a game at home this Saturday, OU will step up in competition with Kansas State, but how much is that given rise with the Wildcats. K-State could not run the ball in a home loss to an inferior Tulane Green Wave.\u00a0 OU could struggle but then again, OU could plaster a wildcat skin on the locker room wall.\u00a0 With all that is known at this time, the Sooners will backfire some on offense a and KSU might get some mileage out of the running game, but the finality will not be kind for the visitor.\u00a0 I have OU in a 24-20 win.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

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Kansas wide receiver Luke Grimm, left, and tight end Mason Fairchild celebrate after a touchdown against West Virginia on Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va. KATHLEEN BATTEN AP<\/h5>\n

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Kansas has it’s first sellout in Lawrence since 2019 and only the second since 2013 as they host another 3-0 team, the Duke Blue Devils.\u00a0 Kansas is not a bad undefeated team and have been able to move the ball.\u00a0 Look for a Jayhawk win with the score being in the 30 to 20 range. Another good week for the Kansas program<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

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A road game in Blacksburg, VA for West Virginia and it should be close. Neither team is worth crap and I have the Gobblers winning 21-17.\u00a0 That game is on Thursday night.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

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Old rivals SMU and Big 12’s TCU play in Dallas Saturday morning.\u00a0 Give the Toads the win, but close.\u00a0 Toads 31 and Mustangs 28.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

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Baylor travels to Iowa State and I do not have a lot of faith that either team can put up much on offense.\u00a0 Baylor had their best quarterback transfer and his replacement is playing bad football.\u00a0 ISU had issues with a win at Iowa.\u00a0 Both teams are not playing well.\u00a0 I have the home team close 17-15.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

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Texas Tech and the Longhorns of Texas do not like each other.\u00a0 Either could win this one but I really like the Texas line play, both on offense and defense.\u00a0 Texas 38 and Tech 24.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

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Big 12 rating for the week<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
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  1. \n

    \u00a0Oklahoma<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  2. \n

    \u00a0Oklahoma State<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    \u00a0Texas<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    \u00a0Kansas<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    \u00a0TCU<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    \u00a0Iowa State<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
  7. \n

    \u00a0Baylor<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    \u00a0Kansas State<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    \u00a0Texas Tech<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    \u00a0West Virginia<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Top 25<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
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    1. \n

      \u00a0Georgia<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
    2. \n

      \u00a0Ohio State<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Alabama<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
    4. \n

      \u00a0Oklahoma<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Michigan<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
    6. \n

      \u00a0Clemson<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Oklahoma State<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Penn State<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
    9. \n

      \u00a0Kentucky<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
    10. \n

      \u00a0Arkansas<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
    11. \n

      \u00a0Texas<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0USC<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Tennessee<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0North Carolina State<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Arkansas<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Washington<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Utah<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Oregon<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Ole Miss<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Wake Forest<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0TCU<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Florida<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0aTm<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      Pittsburgh<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      \u00a0Mississippi State<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Weekly predictions<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Tennessee 38 and Florida 29<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      aTm 21 and Arkansas 20 in Dallas<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Ole Miss 48 and Tulsa 24<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Auburn 24 and Missoui 14<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Michigan State 21 and Minnesota 14<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Michigan 42 and Maryland 21<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Iowa 9 at Rutgers 8<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Washington State 42 and Oregon 38<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      California 31 and Arizona 17<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      North Carolina 27 and Notre Dame 24<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Wake Forest 25 and Clemson 24<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      New Mexico Sate 39 and Hawaii 24<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Appalachian State 25 and James Madison 24<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

      Last week: 15-8<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

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      All OU\/NU photo credits:\u00a0 Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

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