Fan Nation Big 12 Staff Predictions for Week 12 Games

The staffs of three Fan Nation Big 12 sites provide their game predictions for Week 12 of the college football season.

The Texas Longhorns are set to face Kansas on Saturday.

But what about the rest of the Big 12 this weekend?

Staff members from Longhorns Country, Inside the Bears and Red Raider Review provide their picks for each of the other Big 12 games this week.

Baylor at TCU, 11 a.m. central, FOX

Collier Logan, Staff Writer: If TCU wants to make the playoffs, the Horned Frogs have to win this game. But something tells me Baylor’s going to come to play at home. The Bears stun the Horned Frogs in this one. Baylor 33, TCU 28

Zack Dimmitt, Staff Writer: Baylor was routed by Kansas State last week and even at home, the Bears won’t hand TCU its first loss. The Horned Frogs bounce back after a low-scoring affair against Texas and win big in Waco. TCU 41, Baylor 20

Adam Glick, Staff Writer: The Horned Frogs continue their epic undefeated season after another impressive win at Texas. Now they travel down I-35 to square off against the Baylor Bears in Waco. Vegas is once again underestimating the pure mental strength of TCU. I think Max Duggan gets back to himself this weekend. I love the Horned Frogs to take care of Baylor and be one game away from an undefeated regular season. TCU 38, Baylor 28

Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: I have no doubt Baylor will be ready for this one after a week of Baylor coach Dave Aranda tearing his team a new one. Plus, this is a rivalry game for the two teams and TCU dropped a loss on Baylor in Fort Worth last season. There’s plenty of motivation for the Bears to rise up for the upset But this TCU team seems too tough right now. Baylor is not going to derail this undefeated season. TCU 28, Baylor 24

Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: A trap game? A trap game. The Horned Frogs are coming off a massive morale win over Texas on the road, but Waco awaits and so do the Bears. Last season, a 30-28 loss in Fort Worth ended Baylor's chances of making the College Football Playoff. A loss by the Horned Frogs opens the conversation of a one-loss conference champion missing the cut. Consider it close, but the Horned Frogs' passing game will be too much late in the fourth quarter for Baylor. TCU 31, Baylor 28

Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: TCU appears primed to represent the Big 12 in the College Football Playoff, and if they go undefeated it is hard to see them being left out. Baylor, on the other hand, has been up and down all season long and especially in conference play. I don't think Baylor is the team to knock TCU off, and while this game remains competitive, TCU will take care of business. TCU 38, Baylor 28

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Kansas State at West Virginia, 1 p.m. central, Big 12 Now/ESPN+

Collier Logan, Staff Writer: K-State will roll in this one again and should finish this season in the top 15. Kansas State 42, West Virginia 24

Zack Dimmitt, Staff Writer: Regardless of who the Wildcats trot out to play at quarterback, a cruising win against the Mountaineers will keep their Big 12 title hopes alive. Kansas State 34, West Virginia 23

Adam Glick, Staff Writer: Kansas State controls its own destiny to Dallas. They do however have to take care of business against a scrappy West Virginia squad coming off a victory against Oklahoma. I think Kansas State has enough defensive ability to take care of the Mountaineers this weekend. K-State running back Deuce Vaughn is due for another breakout game and this weekend is the perfect spot. Kansas State 31, West Virginia 24

Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: Kansas State should win this right? Right? I mean, Will Howard is putting together a fine season in place of Adrian Martinez. Expect it to be tough, though. Kansas State 31, West Virginia 21

Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: If the game was in Manhattan, consider this a blowout. Because it's in Morgantown, the Wildcats win by 10. Kansas State 31, West Virginia 21

Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: A week after dismantling Baylor, Kansas State hits the road to take on a West Virginia team clinging to the slight chance of bowl eligibility. Unfortunately for West Virginia, the Kansas State offense will be too much for the defense to overcome, thus ending hopes of a bowl game this season. Kansas State 35, West Virginia 20 

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Texas Tech at Iowa State, 6 p.m. central, FS1

Collier Logan, Staff Writer: Iowa State has been hapless in 2022, but Tech is starting to come on strong. Behind senior quarterback Tyler Shough, the Red Raiders should get their first road win of the year in Week 12. Texas Tech 38, Iowa State 20

Zack Dimmitt, Staff Writer: Iowa State has had enough heartbreaking losses in Big 12 play this season. I think the Cyclones finally push through and get one game closer to salvaging a lost season with bowl eligibility. Iowa State 24, Texas Tech 22

Adam Glick, Staff Writer: Both teams really need a win. The Red Raiders are one win away from bowl eligibility in Joey McGuire's first season. Iowa State on the other hand continues to lose one-score games in the Big 12. I like the Cyclones to find a way to win a low-scoring game this weekend. They also still have a shot at a bowl by winning out. They do so this weekend behind the best defense in the conference. Iowa State 24, Texas Tech 21

Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: If I’m Texas Tech, I don’t want to rely on having to beat Oklahoma next week to get to a bowl game. Get it done on Saturday against Iowa State. Those 15 extra practices will be valuable. Coach Joey McGuire should stick with Tyler Shough at this point. Tech eases away in this one. Texas Tech 33, Iowa State 23

Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: Playing in Ames is tricky, especially in the frigid conditions of November. But while the Cyclones' defense has been able to contain offenses from making a splash, their offense is ice cold. Iowa State has yet to score more than 24 points once this season. That won't happen on Saturday, either. Texas Tech 30, Iowa State 14

Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: Texas Tech is one win away from bowl eligibility, while a win for Iowa State keeps its slim odds of making a bowl game alive. If this game was in Lubbock I would pick Texas Tech to run away with this one, but it being in Ames does make things interesting. I do think Texas Tech wins to get bowl eligibility, but don't be surprised if Iowa State picks up the home victory. Texas Tech 28, Iowa State 27

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Oklahoma State at Oklahoma, 6:30 p.m. central, ABC

Collier Logan, Staff Writer: The Sooners have been underwhelming to say the least. The Cowboys have, on the other hand, been pretty good. Even on the road, Oklahoma State wins this in-state battle. Oklahoma State 28, Oklahoma 14

Zack Dimmitt, Staff Writer: Bedlam means more in the standings to the Cowboys then it does to the Sooners, but records mean little in this game. OSU has really struggled as of late and I think Oklahoma’s home-field advantage in Norman will be enough to get a close win. Oklahoma 34, Oklahoma State 30

Adam Glick, Staff Writer: Losing Bedlam will be really sad. So let's make this a memorable game between the two Oklahoma rivals. Despite the records, Oklahoma is still more than a touchdown favorite given the injuries to the Cowboys. Oklahoma still needs a victory to make a bowl game in Brent Venables’ first season as coach. I think they win an instant classic because the Sooners have a few more pieces healthy and are at home. Oklahoma 38, Oklahoma State 34

Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: Bedlam, baby? But there isn’t that much on the line. Oddly, I think Oklahoma wins this one at home, especially if Oklahoma State’s quarterback, Spencer Sanders, is unable to play the full game. Oklahoma 31, Oklahoma State 27

Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: Both teams have struggled this season defensively. When that happens, pick the home team to win. The game is in Norman, so give me the Sooners to win Bedlam this year. Oklahoma 34, Oklahoma State 30

Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: Ah, Bedlam. Consistently one of the best games in the Big 12 every season and I have a feeling this year will be especially wonky. While it is a down year for Oklahoma, anything can happen in a rivalry game. Oklahoma State should win this one going away, but I think Oklahoma gives them a scare well into the fourth quarter before running out of steam. Oklahoma State 49, Oklahoma 35

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