2010 BIG 12 Football Preview and Predictions – Part 2
Nebraska, Missouri
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Head Coach: Bo Pelini
The Cornhuskers went 10-4 overall and easily won their Holiday Bowl appearance against Arizona last season. The biggest accomplishment, but also most devastating moment, last year was their one-point, final second field goal loss to the Texas Longhorns. A victory, which they could taste all the way up until the last second, would have prevented the Longhorns from playing Alabama in the National Championship game against Alabama. Despite the outcome, fans were proud…and they’re excited for the 2010 season. The Cornhuskers are ranked 8 in the preseason polls and are favored by many to win the Big 12 before joining the Big 10 conference in 2011. They look strong on both sides of the ball. One of their biggest advantages is extensive depth in most positions. Even with the loss of defensive monster Ndamukong Suh, the Blackshirt defense will be tough for any team to get past.
Nebraska Cornhuskers 2010 Schedule:
Sat, Sep 4 vs. Western Kentucky at 7:00 PM ET
Sat, Sep 11 vs. Idaho at 12:30 PM ET
Sat, Sep 18 at Washington at 3:30 PM ET on ABC
Sat, Sep 25 vs. South Dakota State TBD
Sat, Oct 7 at Kansas State at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN
Sat, Oct 16 vs. Texas TBD
Sat, Oct 23 at Oklahoma State TBD
Sat, Oct 30 vs. Missouri TBD
Sat, Nov 6 at Iowa State TBD
Sat, Nov 13 vs. Kansas TBD
Sat, Nov 20 at Texas A&M TBD
Fri, Nov 26 vs. Colorado at 3:30 PM ET on ABC
Record Prediction: 11-2
Missouri Tigers
Head Coach: Gary Pinkel
Even after losing star QB Chase Daniels, the Missouri Tigers managed to surprise a few people last year. They went 8-5, which was better than most people predicted. They finished their regular season off strong with 3 Big 12 wins, but lost their bowl game against Navy, 35-13. This Fall, an even more experienced Missouri team will be taking the field. They should be a legitimate contender for the Big 12 north in 2010.
Missouri Tigers 2010 Schedule:
Sat, Sep 4 vs. Illinois at 12:30 PM ET
Sat, Sep 11 vs. McNeese State at 7:00 PM ET
Sat, Sep 18 vs. San Diego State TBD
Sat, Sep 25 vs. Miami (OH) TBD
Sat, Oct 9 vs. Colorado TBD
Sat, Oct16 at Texas A&M TBD
Sat, Oct 23 vs. Oklahoma TBD
Sat, Oct 30 at Nebraska TBD
Sat, Nov 6 at Texas Tech TBD
Sat, Nov 13 vs. Kansas State TBD
Sat, Nov 20 at Iowa State TBD
Sat, Nov 27 vs. Kansas at 12:30 PM ET
Record Prediction: 8-4 |
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