IT'S QUIET ... TOO QUIET!
By Danny Reagan / Abilene, Texas
Not a lot of hype buzzing around out there right now for Saturday morning's game (11 a.m. CST, ABC) with Nebraska.
That's a little strange considering both teams are 6-1 and Texas is trying to impress the BCS machine. Guess most people can't get worked up for the Cornhuskers like they can the Buckeyes or Sooners or Aggies.
Maybe it's the nickname - although a Cornhusker sounds scarier than a Buckeye on general principles.
The Longhorns won't be afraid, but they better be very careful. Of the five games remaining, this one has upset written all over it, and a resurgent Nebraska team probably wouldn't consider a win in the friendly confines of their own stadium as an upset.
As in the Ohio State game, the UT defense is going to be the key. If Nebraska somehow pulls out the victory it will be because of some long bombs and crossing routes that a depleted Longhorn defensive backfield gives up.
I don't expect Colt to cave into the pressure of the "Red Sea" of Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. He's had plenty of opportunities to be the "deer in the headlights" already this season and hasn't.
Both teams have played Iowa State already. The Longhorns beat the Cyclones 37-14, while Nebraska came away the winner, 28-14. I think that's a pretty good barometer of what to expect.
And what I expect is a Texas victory by the closest margin yet this season, 28-17. But for that to happen, Colt will have to continue on his TD rampage and toss at least two of those puppies into paydirt.