But we could get a much more competitive game than usual if Bean or Daniels is able to suit up. It’s hard to envision anything other than another victory for EMAW nation if he starts this game. Freshman Cole Ballard finished out a 16-13 loss to Texas Tech over the weekend. Of course, the KU quarterback position has never been murkier than it is at the moment. if it has Jalon Daniels or Jason Bean at quarterback. This could be the year that KU finally wins a game in the Sunflower Showdown. Kansas State (7-3, 5-2 Big 12)Īnalysis: The Jayhawks haven’t beaten Kansas State since 2008. They no longer control their own destiny in the Big 12 championship race. Now the Cowboys may face a harsh penalty for not taking that game seriously. It looked like OSU players spent the previous week partying instead of practicing. Mike Gundy’s team suffered from much more than a Bedlam hangover. But nobody expected the Cowboys to play as badly as they did during a 45-3 loss at UCF. Oklahoma State (7-3, 5-2 Big 12)Īnalysis: It was fair to assume that Oklahoma State would suffer a letdown coming off an enormous rivalry win over Oklahoma. But Iowa State and Texas Tech could both be tricky games. As long as he stays healthy, Texas will probably win its final two games and finish first in the Big 12 standings. Analysis: The Longhorns got starting quarterback Quinn Ewers back this week and he didn’t look rusty while throwing for 317 yards and a touchdown in a win over TCU.
