Week 6 is a big one for the Big 12. The league features multiple matchups that involve ranked teams. Surprisingly, Texas and Oklahoma are not one of those matchups.
While some claim the game has lost its luster, the Red River Shootout is still the biggest game in the conference. Oklahoma must win to stay in the Big 12 title hunt, while Texas has a chance to get the upper hand in the rivalry moving forward.
In a surprising twist, the matchup between TCU and Kansas is perhaps the biggest matchup outside of the Red River game. Both teams are undefeated and in good position to make a run at the conference title game.
Outside of the league, the Longhorns’ in-state rival, Texas A&M faces the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. What was billed as perhaps the biggest regular season game during this offseason by some could be unwatchable.
Famously, Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies arguably pulled off the upset of the season last year over Alabama. Now Fisher might have to coach this into a close game, as rumors swirl about his job security.
Let’s pick this week’s biggest games.