The Texas Longhorns (5-3) face the Kansas State Wildcats (6-2) on Saturday. The game will likely determine who has the inside track to face TCU in the Big 12 championship.
Last week Kansas State dismantled the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 48-0. Although Oklahoma State has the tie breaker over Texas, a loss like that could be the nail in the coffin for the Cowboys.
Kansas State’s last performance seems like an anomaly because of how they won the game. The Wildcats scored 48 points to raise their season average to 31.0 points per game. Backup quarterback Will Howard played above his weight class, completing 21 of 37 passes for 296 yards and four touchdowns.
Texas fans remember Will Howard, who quarterbacked the Wildcats in their last two meetings with the Longhorns. Howard’s performances left much to be desired.
Kansas State’s defensive performance was not fool’s gold. The Wildcats are among the best defensive teams in the country.
Let’s break down how the game will unfold.