Both clubs are in rebuilding modes of sorts, with little in the way of experienced talent, and the Bulldogs starting a new regime with a first-year head coach. The Jayhawks have an experienced QB in Jailon Daniels and the motivation to erase the memory of a 5-win season in which they dropped numerous close games. Look for an inspired effort that allows them to pull away from the Bulldogs.

Kansas is a team I’m higher on than some entering the season. The Jayhawks are coming off a disappointing 5-7 season where they lost five games by six points or less. They do return senior quarterback Jalon Daniels and Lance Leipold is still one of the Big 12’s top coaches. Fresno State is a team I’m looking to fade early in the season. Former North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz was a great hire but he is starting over with a brand new roster. The Bulldogs must replace 70 percent of their offensive production and eight starters on defense from last season. I'll lay the 12.5 with the Jayhawks for a half unit to kick off the CFB season.