Big 12

How They'll Finish

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Conference championship game: Dec. 5 in Arlington, Texas Texas over Kansas

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Players to Watch
Top performers from unranked teams in the conference

Brandon Banks
WR, Sr., Kansas State
The short story on the speedy Banks: He's only 5'7", 142 pounds, but he puts up big numbers: 1,049 receiving yards and 11 TDs in '08.

Brandon Carter
T, Sr., Texas Tech
Known for his multiple piercings and face paint, the 6'7" 354-pounder is a skilled pass blocker and a steamroller on running plays.

Joe Pawelek
MLB, Sr., Baylor
In addition to being the brains of the Bears' defense, he was among the nation's top 10 in tackles (128) and interceptions (six) last season.

Todd Reesing
QB, Sr., Kansas
Owner of most of KU's passing records, he's ideal for the spread because of his ability to make quick decisions and to throw accurately on the run.

Ndamukong Suh
DT, Sr., Nebraska
The agile lineman led the Huskers in tackles, returned two interceptions for TDs and caught a scoring pass as a goal line fullback.