both teams need this for the north - but for nebraska, arlington is where the road ends. they'll clear some shelf space for the big12's final bedpan, think about the weather in glendale, and then slide the victory bell over to allow the door to be closed on their way out. mizzou is looking at the future through a crystal football, staring intently to bring the kaleidoscope of colors into focus. look hard enough, and they will witness in awe as it slowly fades into a single shade of red.