Big 12 play is finally in full swing with several big matchups on the Week 4 slate. Some teams are trying to show they’re more than a flash in the pan while others are looking to stay afloat.
The Kansas Jayhawks still stand alone at the top of the Big 12 standings heading into Week 4, but with Big 12 play finding other campuses, the Jayhawks will get some company.
Let’s see what we’ve got on tap for this week.
West Virginia at Virginia Tech
Sept. 17, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) leads the team onto the field prior to their game against the Towson Tigers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Two former Big East foes face off as the seat beneath Neal Brown grows ever hotter.
The Mountaineers finally got in the win column after beating Towson, but the Hokies will bring them a bit more of a challenge tonight.
Lane Stadium isn’t a friendly environment, yet the Mountaineers are slight favorites.
Perhaps a tuneup matchup against an Football Championship Subdivision team was what WVU needed to get back on track.
Prediction: West Virginia 23, Virginia Tech 20
No. 17 Baylor at Iowa State
Nov. 20, 2021; Norman, Oklahoma; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The Cyclones are among the five undefeated Big 12 teams heading into conference play. After slaying the black and yellow clad boogeyman, the Iowa Hawkeyes, last week, the No. 17 Baylor Bears await.
The Cyclones and Bears boast top four passing defenses and both offenses average over 30 points per game. On defense, both teams have allowed fewer than 15 points per game. This should be a good one.
Prediction: Iowa State 20, Baylor 17
TCU at SMU
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