Football Week 2

 High School Football

Rockhurst 16 vs. Blue Springs South 3
The Hawklets entered the week undefeated with two legitimate victories over Blue Springs and Hutchinson.  Blue Springs South has given Rockhurst fits in the past, but the Hawklets utilized solid running game complimented by senior quarterback Nick Jones and a strong defense anchored by Michael Rose to overcome the Jaguars.  Blue Springs South came into this matchup with a 2-0 record as well, although Raytown South and Park Hill South don’t indicate a great strength of schedule.

SM West 38 vs. SM Northwest 31 OT
Although SM West is typically a powerful squad, it struggled in week one against Lawrence, losing 35-12.  SM Northwest endured an uncharacteristic 28-3 drubbing at the hands of the SM East Lancers.  SM West redeemed themselves before heading to Olathe North in week three.

Big 12 Football

Despite the chaos within the Big 12 right now, the conference schedule moves forward with a five games this weekend. 

#9 Oklahoma State 37 Arizona 14
In a rather embarrassing game, the Cowboys offense shredded Arizona’s defense for 594 yards.  Oklahoma State jumped ahead quickly in the first half, with a 1 yard TD run by Joseph Randle.  At halftime, Arizona found themselves trailing 21-0.  Okie State quarterback Brandon Weeden completed 42 of 53 passes for 397 yards and two TDs. 

#21 Missouri 30 vs. Arizona State 37 OT
The Tigers took their game down to Phoenix for a high profile non-conference matchup with the Arizona State Sun Devils.  Mizzou QB James Franklin has huge shoes to fill--all of Missouri’s previous three quarterbacks are currently in the NFL.  Last week against Miami (Ohio), Franklin displayed his rushing prowess with a team-best 72 yards on the ground.  This week, he completed 26 of 42 passes for a respectable 319 yards and 2 TDs.  On the ground, Franklin carried the ball 27 times for 84 yards and a TD.  However, the Tigers could not overcome an Arizona State team that barely missed the top 25. 

Kansas vs. Northern Illinois
KU football is not expected to win many games this year, but they showed fleeting glimpses of decency last week in a 42-24 victory over McNeese State.  This week, the Jayhawks host Northern Illinois at 6 P.M. at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.  Despite being a smaller program, NIU is favored to win.