The Cyclones play a big one while other offenses hope to keep rolling
Big 12 Report: Texas takes step back
Texas comes close
Joe Burrow has the Tigers looking good in Austin 🎯
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 8, 2019
LSU up 20-7 at half vs. Texas
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The Longhorns couldn't get it done. They played their ass off in their second half but the Tigers were too tough down the stretch. Joe Burrow made every throw he needed to make and is clearly not last year's Joe Burrow. The Texas offense was inconsistent on the ground but got some solid runs from Roschon Johnson.
I truly believe if Keaontay Ingram doesn't drop the touchdown early Texas wins. I also believe if Todd Orlando doesn't blitz on 3rd and 17 in the fourth quarter Texas wins as well. Just a baffling move by Orlando.
Texas is clearly an elite team, but LSU was just better Saturday night. The Longhorns have no margin for error if they have designs on a playoff berth. Only perfection from here on out can get them into the playoff. That likely means two wins over Oklahoma.
Three studs
DEVIN DUVERNAY KEEPING TEXAS ALIVE! pic.twitter.com/dUxUqTFPDc
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) September 8, 2019
Texas WR Devin Duvernay
When Texas needed something, they found Duvernay. He finished the day with 154 yards on 12 catches with two scores. He was a key player all night and in the biggest moments he was making plays in Austin.
Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace
How about five catches in back to back weeks. This week though, Wallace made it even better. He almost doubled his week one yardage total with 180 yards and added an extra score over week one with three touchdowns this week. He's a talented pass catcher in a conference loaded with them.
Must-watch game: The Battle for the Cy-Hawk Trophy
AMESDAY IT IS!
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 8, 2019
For the first time ever, we're coming to Iowa State!
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Iowa State and Iowa play for potentially the worst-named trophy in sports in the Cy-Hawk Trophy. That being said, this game is usually very fun to watch. Iowa has won four straight and Iowa State isn't nearly as talented as last year but with College Gameday in town, and potentially the last year with Cyclones coach Matt Campbell coaching in this one, it should be a blast.
This game also has a decent implication for the Big 12 as a whole. Imagine if Iowa State beats ranked Iowa and is undefeated on Nov. 11 when they play Oklahoma. That would be a huge feather in the Sooners cap or put the Cyclones in the Big 12 driver's seat.
Who better ball
Rondale Moore put up video game numbers vs. Vanderbilt 😤
— Bleacher Report CFB (@BR_CFB) September 8, 2019
13 REC
220 YARDS
TD
Top WR in the nation? pic.twitter.com/Gtty40m2xm
TCU's safeties
They have to try to cover Rondale Moore. Oh my. One of the most dynamic players in the nation will be a tough cover. Vanderbilt had trouble with him and they're better on defense than TCU. That being said, TCU sees spread success each year. It will be fun to see if they can contain the Heisman candidate.
Iowa State RB Johnnie Lang
When you are playing Iowa you are going to have to match their physicality. Lang has to be able to run the ball, you can't just throw and throw against Iowa that won't work. Lang will have to help the Cyclones control the clock if they have a lead. If they are behind, they have to keep some semblance of balance
Big 12 Rankings
1. Oklahoma
2. Oklahoma State
3. Texas
4. Baylor
5. Texas Tech
6. TCU
7. Iowa State
8. Kansas State
9. West Virginia
10. Kansas
