The Kansas State Wildcats have managed to enter the top 25 without their starting quarterback, Skylar Thompson. They’ve done so by controlling the clock with a run-heavy offense to lessen the burden on Will Howard and Jaren Lewis. Look for Kansas State’s disciplined attack to offset Oklahoma State, which had several fortunate breaks last week against Boise State. Grab Kansas State.

The Cowboys have been doing just enough to win, which is fine at Boise State, but less than ideal generally. They are playing with fire. Kansas State has handed the only loss to the two FBS teams that it has played so far and has won those games comfortably. I just feel like the Wildcats are playing better, and I expect them to win outright.

The Wildcats have looked really good to start the season and have earned the right to be ranked. While the Cowboys are 3-0, they haven’t shown they can blow teams out. They have won their three games by an average of just 4.3 points. KSU will be their toughest opponent so far. Kansas State has covered in eight of the last 10 meetings. Take the points.