#1: Texas 2009 Predictions

Texas

These are my predictions for Texas this year. The offensive and defensive numbers are predictions for the total average for the year in conference games only. I am using Phil Steele's metrics (Yards per point) as a good indicator of how easy it is for a team to score (or be scored on). They should be in the National Championship talk all year at 1 of 12 teams. If you would like an elaboration on any of my numbers, post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Texas should clearly be the best team in the Big 12 this year.

Offense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
50	500	200	5.0
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks Allowed
300	72	10.0	8	15

Defense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
20	350	125	3.5
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks
225	57	17.5	15	20

Schedule
ULM (W)
at Wyoming (W)
Texas Tech (W)
UTEP (W)
Colorado (W)
Oklahoma (W)
at Missouri (W)
at Oklahoma State (W)
UCF (W)
at Baylor (W)
Kansas (W)
at Texas A&M (W)
Record: 12-0

#2: Oklahoma 2009 Predictions

Oklahoma

These are my predictions for Oklahoma this year. The offensive and defensive numbers are predictions for the total average for the year in conference games only. I am using Phil Steele's metrics (Yards per point) as a good indicator of how easy it is for a team to score (or be scored on). They should be the only competition to the Longhorns in the South at 2 of 12 teams. If you would like an elaboration on any of my numbers, post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

They should have a good season, but there probably won't be any question for who the Big 12 South winner is this year.

Offense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
45	500	200	4.5
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks Allowed
300	65	11.1	8	12

Defense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
27	375	100	4.0
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks
275	60	13.8	15	20

Schedule
BYU (W)
Idaho State (W)
Tulsa (W)
at Miami (W)
Baylor (W)
Texas (L)
at Kansas (W)
Kansas State (W)
at Nebraska (W)
Texas A&M (W)
at Texas Tech (W)
Oklahoma State (W)
Record: 11-1

#3: Oklahoma State 2009 Predictions

Oklahoma State

These are my predictions for Oklahoma State this year. The offensive and defensive numbers are predictions for the total average for the year in conference games only. I am using Phil Steele's metrics (Yards per point) as a good indicator of how easy it is for a team to score (or be scored on). They should be the closest they've been to the Championship at 3 out of 12 teams. If you would like an elaboration on any of my numbers, post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

If they can get over that hump of beating teams like Oklahoma and Texas, they can be competitive for National Championships

Offense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
42	460	230	5.0
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks Allowed
230	67	10.9	11	15

Defense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
30	410	110	3.8
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks
300	65	13.6	15	15

Schedule
Georgia (W)
Houston (W)
Rice (W)
Grambling (W)
at Texas A&M (W)
Missouri (W)
at Baylor (W)
Texas (L)
at Iowa State (W)
Texas Tech (W)
Colorado (W)
at Oklahoma (L)
Record: 10-2

#4: Nebraska 2009 Predictions

Nebraska

These are my predictions for Nebraska this year. The offensive and defensive numbers are predictions for the total average for the year in conference games only. I am using Phil Steele's metrics (Yards per point) as a good indicator of how easy it is for a team to score (or be scored on). They should be on top of the North, but so close to beating out South teams at 4 out of 12 teams. If you would like an elaboration on any of my numbers, post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

I don't know if they will be competitive for the Big 12 Championship, but I'm pretty sure they're going to get there.

Offense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
38	460	200	4.4
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks Allowed
260	70	12.1	12	12

Defense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
28	350	130	4.1
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks
220	58	12.5	15	22

Schedule
Florida Atlantic (W)
Arkansas State (W)
at Virginia Tech (L)
Louisiana (W)
at Missouri (W)
Texas Tech (W)
Iowa State (W)
at Baylor (W)
Oklahoma (L)
at Kansas (W)
Kansas State (W)
at Colorado (W)
Record: 10-2

#5: Texas Tech 2009 Predictions

Texas Tech

These are my predictions for Texas Tech this year. The offensive and defensive numbers are predictions for the total average for the year in conference games only. I am using Phil Steele's metrics (Yards per point) as a good indicator of how easy it is for a team to score (or be scored on). They should be very close to making an impact, but less so than last year at 5 out of 12 teams. If you would like an elaboration on any of my numbers, post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

The Red Raiders shouldn't be in the national championship race like they were last year, but another successful season will be in the books.

Offense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
40	485	95	4.0
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks Allowed
300	72	10.0	15	15

Defense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
33	390	130	4.3
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks
260	67	13.8	15	20

Schedule
North Dakota (W)
Rice (W)
at Texas (L)
at Houston (W)
New Mexico (W)
Kansas State (W)
at Nebraska (L)
at Texas A&M (W)
Kansas (W)
at Oklahoma State (L)
Oklahoma (L)
Baylor (W)
Record: 8-4

#6: Colorado 2009 Predictions

Colorado

These are my predictions for Colorado this year. The offensive and defensive numbers are predictions for the total average for the year in conference games only. I am using Phil Steele's metrics (Yards per point) as a good indicator of how easy it is for a team to score (or be scored on). They should make an improvement this year, reaching the middle of the road at number 6 out of 12. If you would like an elaboration on any of my numbers, post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

I thought that the Buffs were going to show a season of improvements, and here's my pre-season notes typed up on how I thought they would do.

Offense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
24	400	175	3.9
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks Allowed
225	60	16.6	15	16

Defense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
30	410	180	4.0
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks
230	65	13.6	11	12

Schedule
Colorado State (W)
at Toledo (W)
Wyoming (W)
at West Virginia (W)
at Texas (L)
Kansas (W)
at Kansas State (L)
Missouri (W)
Texas A&M (W)
at Iowa State (W)
at Oklahoma State (L)
Nebraska (L)
Record: 8-4

#7: Kansas State 2009 Predictions

Kansas State

These are my predictions for Kansas State this year. The offensive and defensive numbers are predictions for the total average for the year in conference games only. I am using Phil Steele's metrics (Yards per point) as a good indicator of how easy it is for a team to score (or be scored on). They should make a huge leap this year, reaching near the middle of the pack at number 7 out of 12. If you would like an elaboration on any of my numbers, post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

The Wildcats should surprise more than a few people with a Bill Snyder led team. I don't doubt if they threaten for the Big 12 North Title a few times this year.

Offense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
27	365	135	4.0
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks Allowed
230	59	13.5	15	15

Defense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
33	460	190	4.7
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks
270	61	13.9	15	12

Schedule
Massachusetts (W)
at Louisiana (W)
at UCLA (L)
Tennessee Tech (W)
Iowa State (W)
at Texas Tech (L)
Texas A&M (W)
Colorado (W)
at Oklahoma (L)
Kansas (W)
Missouri (W)
at Nebraska (L)
Record: 8-4

#8: Baylor 2009 Predicitions

Baylor

These are my predictions for Baylor this year. The offensive and defensive numbers are predictions for the total average for the year in conference games only. I am using Phil Steele's metrics (Yards per point) as a good indicator of how easy it is for a team to score (or be scored on). They shouldn't be the whipping boy of the Big 12, reaching number 8 out of 12. If you would like an elaboration on any of my numbers, post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

This is the year Baylor beats more than just one conference opponent. In fact they can be bowl eligible if they play their cards right this year.

Offense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
27	370	180	4.5
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks Allowed
190	62	13.7	10	15

Defense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
30	430	150	4.0
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks
280	63	14.3	13	12

Schedule

at Wake Forest (W)
Connecticut (W)
Northwestern State (W)
Kent State (W)
at Oklahoma (L)
at Iowa State (W)
Oklahoma State (L)
Nebraska (L)
at Missouri (W)
Texas (L)
at Texas A&M (W)
Texas Tech (L)
Record: 7-5

#9: Kansas 2009 Predictions

Kansas

These are my predictions for Kansas this year. The offensive and defensive numbers are predictions for the total average for the year in conference games only. I am using Phil Steele's metrics (Yards per point) as a good indicator of how easy it is for a team to score (or be scored on). I believe they will be ahead of Missouri in the Big 12, number 9 out of 12. If you would like an elaboration on any of my numbers, post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

The Jayhawks have the toughest schedule in the North and their record will show it. They should sweep their non-conference schedule, but will have trouble mustering wins in the conference due to the way their home and away games will line out.

Offense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
30	400	100	4.0
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks Allowed
300	65	13.3	15	22

Defense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
33	430	140	4.1
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks
290	66	13.0	15	15

Schedule

Northern Colorado (W)
at UTEP (W)
Duke (W)
Southern Miss (W)
Iowa State (W)
at Colorado (L)
Oklahoma (L)
at Texas Tech (L)
at Kansas State (L)
Nebraska (L)
at Texas (L)
Missouri (W)
Record: 6-6

#10: Missouri 2009 Predicitions

Missouri

These are my predictions for Missouri this year. The offensive and defensive numbers are predictions for the total average for the year in conference games only. I am using Phil Steele's metrics (Yards per point) as a good indicator of how easy it is for a team to score (or be scored on). I believe they will be two spots ahead of last place Iowa State in the Big 12, number 10 out of 12. If you would like an elaboration on any of my numbers, post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

The Tigers are going to have a challenge ahead of them this year to replace the talent that graduated or left early from 2008. They likely won't be able to overcome losing those great players in a reasonable fashion. If they come out of the non conference 2-2, they may have trouble getting to a bowl game this year.

Offense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
34	430	160	4.9
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks Allowed
270	69	12.6	16	15

Defense

Points/Game	Total Yards	Rush Yards	Yards/Catch or Carry
28	400	135	3.6
Pass Yards	% Complete	Yards/Point	Turnovers	Sacks
265	68	14.2	11	12

Schedule

Illinois (L)
Bowling Green (W)
Furman (W)
at Nevada (L)
Nebraska (L)
at Oklahoma State (L)
Texas (L)
at Colorado (L)
Baylor (L)
at Kansas State (L)
Iowa State (W)
Kansas (L)
Record: 3-9