How will Texas Tech fare in a role reversal?
Before last week’s emotional victory over Texas, the Red Raiders had played the role of explosive overachievers intent on knocking off more-heralded opponents. Now, they are the target when they face Oklahoma State. Often a team coming off a big victory has an emotional slump and becomes vulnerable the next week. I’m intrigued to see if Texas Tech, coming off that classic 39-33 victory over Texas last week, can maintain the same level of intensity against Oklahoma State. That win put the Red Raiders in the top two of the BCS standings, which would allow them a shot at the national championship. But with that comes all the pressure, too. It will be interesting to see how the Red Raiders handle it. Tom Dienhart: Will Penn State clear its last real hurdle to an unbeaten season? Penn State’s trip to Iowa is its last big obstacle between an unbeaten record and a likely trip to the BCS title game. It won’t be easy for the Nittany Lions, who also may be pressed in their regular-season finale
