With a big win over Texas Tech, Oklahoma made things complicated in the Big 12. Now a three-way tie and only one week to go, the debates over who wins the Big 12 South surely heat up. An easy way out would be a loss for Oklahoma at Oklahoma State, which would give the division to Texas Tech. This is also the only way out, as I don’t see Texas losing to Texas A&M and/or Texas Tech losing to Baylor.
If all three teams win, the debate will go between Oklahoma and Texas. Texas Tech took to big a beating at OU to be considered the top team in the Big 12. My pick would be OU, as they have been very strong the past few weeks. But an equally convincing argument could be made for Texas.
The Big 12 is clearly the best conference this year. But things are messy and could even go more messy when Mizzou decides to win the Big 12 Championship game. As Mizzou is not a BCS Championship contender, finishing 11-2 (if they beat Kansas next week) still would make them a long shot. In that case even USC can hope for the BCS Championship, especially when Oregon State picks up the Pac-10.
The final weeks of the regular season will be interesting. Now if only my favorites, Notre Dame, could upset USC next week…
