There has been some concern about the Oklahoma defense after the last three outings. Let’s now see what happens tomorrow.

       There was the game in Tulsa. The OU defense bent a lot, but did a pretty good job of not breaking. Still, the Golden Hurricanes had receivers running open all over the place.

       Next up was that disaster at Colorado. We knew the Buffaloes had a pretty good defense. But very few thought they would be able to move the ball on OU–but that’s what they did. It was shocking how much yardage they gained on the ground.

       Then last week it was Texas. Colt McCoy had struggled all yard long. The Sooners might have brought out the best in him as he made numerous big plays. However, I’m not faulting the Oklahoma defense on this one. I just think the Longhorns did a great job of executing their offense.

       So now it’s Missouri. There’s little doubt that the Tigers are one of the best offenses in the country. Chase Daniel is a big-time quarterback. The edge Oklahoma gets in this one is that I doubt Gary Pinkel’s club is going to be able to run the ball–especially with starting tailback Tony Temple out with an injury.

       Last year the Sooners made Mizzou one dimensional when they took away the running game. And I think a biggest thing OU has going is that the game is in Norman. Ever since Bob Stoops has arrived, Oklahoma has played extremely well in Big 12 games on their home turf.

       The Missouri defense isn’t something the Tigers like to brag about. You would think Sam Bradford, DeMarco Murray, Allen Patrick and Malcolm Kelly will have big games. If Oklahoma doesn’t turn the ball over too many times they move to 6-1 for the season. . .

       NOW LET’S SEE what Nebraska is all about. Oklahoma State is only a four point underdog in that game in Lincoln. Does it tell you that the Cowboys are making a lot of progress or that the Cornhuskers really stink?

       Remember Oklahoma State has won only one conference game on the road under Mike Gundy and haven’t won in Lincoln since 1960.

       But this Nebraska team could be falling apart. The folks in that state want to know how Bill Callahan could have gotten a contract extension before the season started. That’s a joke. Athletic director Steve Peterson could be fired before Callahan goes.

       However, until OSU wins a big road game, I just can’t pick the Pokes.

       I’m going with OU 35, Missouri 24 and Nebraska 31, Oklahoma State 28.