No. 5 Kansas at Oklahoma State Saturday at 8 p.m. ET 
Line: Kansas -5.5
Why to watch: The initial scouting report on Oklahoma State before the season began was that it had good enough offensive talent, and good enough overall athleticism, to beat anyone in America, but was going to be just flaky enough to be able to lose to anyone, anytime. Last week, OSU lived up to its billing in one game, destroying Texas for three quarters with stunning ease, and then losing after a fourth quarter collapse. Having lost to Troy earlier in the year, the Cowboys showed they could lose to anyone, and now they get a chance to show they can beat the best of the best with No. 4 Kansas coming to town with dreams of a national title still dancing around their heads. Yeah, Kansas is in the mix now. Yeah, Kansas has been breathtaking at times, and is coming off a 76-39 destruction of Nebraska. Yeah, the stats are impressive. But now the spotlight is on, and now the rest of the world will be watching and analyzing everything the team does to see if this really is a team worthy of the ranking. With the Missouri game in two weeks, and Iowa State coming to Lawrence next week, there's still work to be done. Getting by OSU first will be step one. Last year, these two played one of the weirdest, wildest games of the season with OSU overcoming a 17-0 halftime deficit to score 42 second half points helped in a stunning display of firepower. This year's game should be almost as interesting.
Why Kansas might win: Oklahoma State has decided to stop playing defense. There's no pass rush whatsoever, the secondary has been torched by almost everyone, including Texas A&M and Kansas State, and it isn't going to be able to to slow down a KU offense, that at times, is efficient as any in America. KU doesn't make mistakes and does all the little things right leading the nation in kickoff returns, is second in turnover margin, and always comes through when times get tough. Yes, the team is that good.
Why Oklahoma State might win: The Kansas defense has yet to be tested. Nebraska's offense put up big yards, especially through the air, but the game had gotten out of hand. The best offense the Jayhawks have faced, technically, is Toledo's, and it wasn't playing in mid-September like it is now. By far, this is the most balanced, talented attack KU has had to deal with, and while the defense has come through big all season long, it could be in for a big shock if all the OSU parts start working early on.
Who to watch: Kansas CB Aqib Talib is becoming the team's signature star, getting a big feature in Sports Illustrated and Thorpe Award recognition as one of the nation's best defensive backs, and now he has his work cut out for him with a chance to up his NFL stock. Oklahoma State senior Adarius Bowman has flown under the radar despite coming up with a solid year. The almost certain first day NFL draft choice has five 100-yard games and seven touchdowns, averaging 16 yards per catch, but he hasn't been able to recreate the magic of last year's game against the Jayhawks. Not only did Bowman take over the game, he came up with an all-timer of a performance with 13 catches for 300 yards and four touchdowns.
What will happen: Kansas has been average on the road, struggling to get by Colorado and Texas A&M, and it'll be in for a battle yet again. Unlike the battles with the Buffs and Aggies, this game will be a big-time shootout with several momentum flows and several home runs. Like last week, OSU will struggle in the fourth quarter as the Jayhawk machine rolls on.
Must See Rating: (5 Seinfeld: Season 9 - 1 Bee Movie) ... 4
Fearless Prediction: Kansas 48 ... Oklahoma State 40
No. 5 Kansas At Oklahoma State 
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