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Jordan Shipley #8 of the Texas Longhorns makes the catch over Eric Hagg #28 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter of the game at Cowboys Stadium on December 5, 2009 in Arlington, Texas.

HUSKERS.COM No. 3 Texas escaped from Cowboys Stadium with a 13-12 victory over the No.

Nebraska was unable to capitalize on a blocked punt early in the second quarter.

Colt McCoy and No. 3 Texas are headed for the BCS championship game. Hunter Lawrence nailed a 46-yard field goal as time expired, giving a roughed-up McCoy and the Longhorns a 13-12 victory over No.

The "Eyes of Texas" will be staring at Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game.

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy scored on a 2-yard keeper late in the second quarter as the Longhorns edged ahead of Nebraska 7-6 at halftime in the Big 12 Championship game.Defense dominated.McCoy threw two early interceptions leading to a pair of Alex Henery field goals, and the Cornhuskers kept Texas bottled up for most of the half.Finally, Texas ...

Judging from the Coaches All-Big 12 team, this is the finest collection of defenders the Big 12 has ever seen.

Osborne issues statement on retiring Bowden 2:36 p.m. Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne released a statement today about longtime friend Bobby Bowden, who announced his retirement today as Florida State football coach.

Nebraska senior defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been named the 2009 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, the conference office announced on Tuesday morning.

It was NU's first punt return for a TD this season. Paul also caught two passes for 20 yards on the day.

Huskers cramming for CU 9:34 p.m. There's going to be a little bit of a cram session going on with the Nebraska offense as the Huskers have one less day than usual to prepare for Colorado.

Barry Turner was part of the defensive talent that gave NU the edge Saturday night.

NU still unranked by AP 3:41 p.m. Four straight wins and a Big 12 North title aren't enough to get Nebraska back into the Associated Press Top 25 just yet.

Nebraska linebacker Will Compton breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Kansas State's Jerod Mastrud in the 4th quarter.

When Nebraska goes to its dime defense, backup defensive backs Hagg and Dejon Gomes see a lot more time on the field.

The 5-foot-10 wide receiver opened things with a 40-yard return. FOOTBALL NOTES Marlowe, Paul duel with returns LAWRENCE, Kan.

NU quarterback Zac Lee fumbles as the ball bounds into the end zone. Roy Helu recovered.

The Huskers had gone four straight weeks with 13 offensive points or less. NU averaged less than 240 yards in the last five games.

Punting role keeping Henery involved in games 1:59 p.m. The extra punting responsibilities that Alex Henery's embraced all season may actually have proven most beneficial for the junior specialist Saturday night.

O'Hanlon makes another pick 9:50 p.m. Nebraska safety Matt O'Hanlon left on Oklahoma's third possession of the second half but returned by the Sooners' fourth.