College Football - Top Games: Week 12

3. No. 13 Kansas State at No. 23 Texas (5:00 PM PT on FX) - Kansas State's recent struggles might come to an end tonight in Austin in a pivotal Big 12 match-up. Although their championship hopes probably died after back-to-back losses to the Oklahoma schools, Kansas State can still finish the year strong and make a case for an At-Large bid in the BCS. Quarterback Collin Klein has been spectacular on the year, throwing for 1500 passing yards, but has taken advantage of opponents with his ability to run the ball. Texas' stout run defense will look to limit the Wildcats' ground attack and put the pressure back on Klein's arm. Texas coach Mack Brown has done a spectacular job guiding a young team but has been without a superstar since their 2009 National Championship game loss. The game could be close if Texas' offense plays big, but expect a dominant Kansas State victory. PICK: Kansas State

2. No. 5 Oklahoma at No. 22 Baylor (5:00 PM PT on ABC/ESPN3) - Oklahoma is back in the national championship picture after rival Oklahoma State's loss last night to Iowa State. Quarterback Landry Jones is without star wide receiver Ryan Broyles but has plenty of targets to make-up for Broyles' absence. Baylor's Robert Griffin III leads the top ranked offense in the Big 12, averaging 40.3 points per game and 568 total yards per game. Griffin was a top Heisman candidate early in the season but recent losses have hurt his bid. He will need a big game to get back in the Heisman picture and an upset victory over Oklahoma might do the trick. The Sooners are riding high after big wins over Kansas State and Texas A&M and will look to take advantage of Baylor's inconsistent pass defense. Oklahoma already experienced the trap game blues against Texas Tech and will step up big with the road victory. PICK: Oklahoma

1. USC at No. 4 Oregon (5:00 PM PT on ABC/ESPN3) - Oregon will look to extend their 21 game home winning streak in their toughest remaining Pac-12 challenge. The Ducks went to L.A. and shocked the Trojans last year in a game that officially ended USC's kingship in the West. Oregon's athleticism was too much for Stanford last week, but the Trojans match up better with the Ducks' speed. The game will ultimately come down USC quarterback Matt Barkley and whether or not he can be effective in leading an offense that is averaging 34 points per game. Although the Ducks rely heavily on quarterback Darron Thomas and running back LaMichael James, the Oregon offense will need Freshman running back and L.A. native De'Anthony Thomas to be a factor on the ground and at receiver if they want to continue their dominance over the Trojans. Oregon and the fans at Autzen Stadium will prove to be too much for Lane Kiffin and the Trojans and the Ducks will clinch the Pac-12 North Division. PICK: Oregon