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The Southeastern Conference is playing a BCS Championship Game semi-final this weekend. But the Gators and Crimson Tide are not playing in the biggest game of the week.
That title belongs to the match between the Texas Longhorns and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
I am aware that the SEC game is a matchup between the top two teams in the BCS rankings. I am aware Tim Tebow and Mark Ingram are both going to be showcasing their talents in hopes of impressing Heisman voters.
I am also aware that the two best all-around coaches in college football will be on opposite sidelines in Atlanta.
So what makes the Big XII game so much more important?
Because Nebraska could win this thing. And boy would that create a mess.
If you don't believe me, ask Bob Stoops.
The Cornhuskers could throw the proverbial wrench into the system with a victory over the Longhorns. Zac Lee could be the one tossing the wrench, or football, during this major upset bid.
Texas is ninth in the nation in scoring defense, giving up just 15.4 points per game, but Nebraska one-ups the Longhorns as the No. 3 scoring defense. The Huskers give up just 11 points a game!
The Huskers have allowed a total of seven touchdown passes this season. That's third in the country behind Tennessee's five and Florida's six.
If Horns fans think McCoy is going to carve up this defense, then a surprise is in store.
Nebraska has only allowed a team to rush for a touchdown six times this season. That is 13 total touchdowns this season given up by the black shirts.
Texas will have a tough time stopping Lee and company. Running back Roy Helu, Jr. has been great for the Huskers as well.
The Longhorns are still the No. 3 team in the country, though, and for good reason.
This would not be an upset if the Horns were not so good.
Texas has a Heisman candidate trying to follow up a spectacular outing against a suspect defense with a monstrous outing against a proven defense.
If McCoy can put up half the numbers he did last week, he will be the only one you have to invite to New York.
But it will have to be all McCoy. The Horns average just 168 yards on the ground, while they throw for almost 300 yards a game.
This championship game has all the makings of a super contest. It's too bad it is overshadowed so much by the SEC Championship game.
Not that the SEC Championship game will not be one of the greatest heavyweight tilts of all-time, but the simple factor of "What if..." makes the Big 12 game even more exciting.
What if the Horns lose?
Does TCU jump into the No. 2 spot and play for a national championship? What about if Cincinnati beats Pitt and finishes undefeated? Would the Bearcats jump the Horned Frogs for being undefeated in a BCS conference?
What if Cincinnati loses along with Texas, and Alabama beats Florida on a last-second field goal or visa versa? Could that mean a possible rematch in Pasadena?
The BCS is counting on Texas.
What if Texas slips up?
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I don't think Texas will slip up, but we'll see.
Things happen.
