Kansas at Oklahoma State

Last week we saw a Kansas team in waiting, in a circled game against Nebraska, a team that had completely humiliated them on many occasions. The Jayhawks certainly got themselves up for the game, and put one on Nebraska. It was a big "take that" beat down based on years of pent up frustration. It has been 100 years since Kansas has opened a season 9-0. The nation has finally noticed. Their perfect record thus far is in part because of their good play, but also comes thanks to a cupcake schedule. Kansas played no one out-of-conference. Games vs. Central Michigan, SE Louisiana, Toledo, and Florida International filled the stat sheets and the win column, but did little to prepare them for the road ahead. They have also met Baylor and Nebraska at home. The 6-0 home record shows Kansas out-scoring these teams 348-72. But these teams Kansas has beaten at home are a combined 5-24 SU with wins vs. such powers as Kent State, Western Michigan, Ball State and Buffalo. These six teams that combine for a 5-24 road record are being out-scored on the road by 1225-531!! If you look at Kansas on the road, they have been held in check all season. Wins have come by 5, 6 and 8 points to mediocre teams as the Jayhawks put up just 22.7 ppg (vs. 58.0 in home games). They are off their most emotional win of the season, and have Missouri waiting in the wings. Meanwhile Oklahoma State hasn't dropped a game to Kansas at home since 1995. We will ride the points, and what could be an Oklahoma State straight-up win.