For me this pick comes down to the uncertainty at the quarterback position for Kansas. If Jason Bean is unable to go, the Jayhawks will be playing a third-string walk-on at the most important position on the field. I expect Kansas to try and establish the run and shorten this game. Take the under.

Just as Bill Snyder used to do it, Chris Klieman has destroyed the Jayhawks, winning and covering all four by thumping margins since taking over at Manhattan in 2019. The series SU win streak for K-State is now 14 games! Cats have now also covered last five in 2023 after Baylor romp, and QB Will Howard is on1 2 TDP the last four games. Delicate situation at QB for KU, with Jason Bean's status still a bit up in the air after last week's concussion vs Texas Tech. Play Kansas State