They would still be in the Big XII championship game. Letting that one get away is the biggest blot on this season. None of that is to say that Gibson and defense aren't down right putrid. Nor is it to say that Spavital is utter crap that needs to be fired. It is to say that in that game both sides made some plays and both sides gave up plays. However the offense had the more exploitable opposition and it's not unreasonable to expect them to score enough to protect a 17 point lead.