Jeremy Maclin and the Missouri Tigers are embracing a new role for Saturday’s Big 12 Championship Game against the Oklahoma Sooners… the role of spoiler. The Tigers are nowhere near as good as the Sooners, but with a win on Saturday they can ruin the Sooners hopes and dreams of going to the BCS National Title game.

Maclin has played Oklahoma twice (both games in 2007), and in each game he was held under 100 yards receiving with 0 receiving touchdowns… although he did record 2 rushing touchdowns against them. The Sooners have a strong, fast defense which makes it difficult for Maclin to use his speed to breakaway.

One thing that helps Mizzou’s chance in this game is the weather. The game is being played in Kansas City at Arrowhead… it’s going to be 30 degrees and snowing. Perfect weather for an upset. With Maclin likely going pro next year, an upset on Saturday could be the biggest game of his career.

Go Tigers!