Looking at what Texas will face against No. 13 Kansas State

Will Howard threw for 296 yards and four touchdowns against Oklahoma State.

The Kansas State Wildcats present another huge opportunity for the Texas football program this week. They also pose a significant threat to the Longhorns’ bid for a Big 12 title appearance.

Presently, the Wildcats sit at 6-2 with one loss in conference play. Texas is currently 5-3 with two conference losses.

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman has done a great job building a contender this season. Behind a strong defense and running game, Klieman’s team is playing as well as any other team in the conference.

K-State backup quarterback Will Howard played well in relief of an injured Adrian Martinez against Oklahoma State. Howard completed 21 of 37 pass attempts for 296 yards and four touchdowns. Whether or not he plays or Martinez returns, the Wildcats will be able to fall back on a strong running game.

Deuce Vaughn led the K-State rushing attack with 158 yards on 22 carries against Oklahoma State. He will figure to play a significant role in his team’s offensive attack against Texas.

Here are a few challenges Texas will need to account for this week.

Five reasons Texas should beat Kansas State

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The Texas Longhorns will have a difficult battle with the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday. In fact, K-State is perhaps the hottest team in the conference following a 48-0 win over Oklahoma State.

As you might imagine, some interpret Kansas State’s dominant win to mean they should clobber the Longhorns on Saturday. Considering the unpredictable nature of this college football season, it would be foolish to count on that result.

Texas had a similar win this season. The Longhorns defeated the Oklahoma Sooners, 49-0. In their next game, Texas barely escaped an upset against Iowa State, 24-21.

As for Kansas State, Chris Klieman’s team has had its fair share of inconsistency. The Wildcats lost 17-10 at home against the Tulane Green Wave.

Each team’s style will determine the specifics of this fight. Given how the teams have matched up in the past and how they are built, Texas should put up a much better fight than Oklahoma State did on Saturday.

Let’s identify five reasons Texas can win against Kansas State.