Taking a look at the Big 12: Week 3

Photos by Associated Press
Graphic by Matt Hellman

By Krista Pirtle
Sports Editor

Baylor had last week off and will host Sam Houston State University at 6 p.m. Saturday. The question for the Bears is whether or not the 3-2-6 defense will continue.

Iowa State beat Iowa last weekend 9-6. Senior wide receiver Aaron Horne scored the only touchdown for the Cyclones off a five-yard reception. ISU plays Western Illinois at 7 p.m. Saturday in Ames, Iowa.

Kansas lost to Rice 24-25 with three turnovers. The highlight for the Jayhawks was sophomore tight end Jimmay Mundine’s catch for 23 yards and a touchdown. Kansas plays TCU at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lawrence, Kan.

14 Kansas State beat Miami 52-13. Senior quarterback Collin Klein was dominant in both facets of his game, throwing for 210 yards and a touchdown and running for 71 yards and three touchdowns. Kansas State plays North Texas at 6 p.m. Saturday in Manhattan, Kan.

5 Oklahoma beat Florida A&M 69-13 last weekend. Junior running back Damien Williams ran for 156 yards and four touchdowns. OU has a bye this weekend before beginning conference play.

Oklahoma State lost to Arizona 38-59 on the road. Senior wide receiver Tracy Moore recorded 106 yards and four touchdowns. OSU plays UL-Lafayette at 11 a.m. Saturday in Sweetwater, Okla.

12 Texas beat New Mexico 45-0. Sophomore running back Joe Bergeron ran for 49 yards and a touchdown. Texas is on upset alert against Ole Miss at 8:15 p.m. Saturday in Austin.

15 TCU beat Grambling 56-0 in its first game of the season. Junior safety Elisha Olabode had a 28-yard pick six in the first quarter. TCU plays Kansas at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lawrence, Kan.

Texas Tech beat Texas State 58-10. Senior safety Cody Davis recorded an 88-yard pick six in the first five minutes. Tech plays New Mexico at 6 p.m. Saturday in Lubbock.

8 West Virginia was off this past weekend and looks for big numbers from senior running back Shawne Alston. WVU plays James Madison at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.