A massive Big 12 battle between No. 7 Texas and No. 23 Kansas State will take place in Austin on Saturday.
The winner likely controls their own destiny to the Big 12 Championship game in December. Texas will have to do so without starting quarterback Quinn Ewers as backup Maalik Murphy will make his second career start behind center.
The Wildcats are averaging 39.6 points per game and have a lethal rushing attack that averages 226 rush yards per game. Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski will have his hands full attempting to slow down Kansas State’s multi-faceted run game.
During media sessions this week, third-year head coach Steve Sarkisian put an emphasis on how important home field advantage will be in this matchup by asking fans to arrive early and be loud.
Here’s a look at who the experts predict to win this week.