This is a good spot in which to back a Texas team that is coming off a bye with extra time to prepare for Kansas State. Consider that the Wildcats' stock is as high as ever, and yet, they are still a home underdog to the Longhorns. Whereas K-State was able to make Oklahoma State one-dimensional, it won't have the same success against a more balanced Texas offense. The 'Horns have a winning streak against the 'Cats that will continue here.

The Longhorns have scored at least 34 points in six of their eight games, and Kansas State has done so in five of eight. The Wildcats just throttled No. 9 Oklahoma State 48-0 last week, while Texas is rested after a week off. The defenses don’t give up a ton of points, but my model has this total coming in at more than 60 points. The Over is hitting in 62 percent of the simulations.

Texas had last week off after losing 41-34 at Oklahoma State. Last week, Kansas State smacked Oklahoma State, 48-0. Wildcats backup QB Will Howard led the team confidently, and RB Deuce Vaughn did his regular thing with 22 carries for 158 yards. It may have been the most lopsided win of the season between two good teams. Texas has lost both of its true road games this season. Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez could be back this week. I like the Wildcats to beat Texas. And I also like the Over.

The Longhorns have had two weeks to get healthy and move past their latest collapse against Oklahoma State. The best 5-3 college football team in recent memory -- just a handful of plays away from 8-0 -- now has the situational advantage that Kansas State enjoyed last week. The Wildcats took advantage of a flat Oklahoma State club and rolled to a 48-0 win. That performance will be tough to duplicate against what should be an inspired Texas club.