Kansas State vs. Texas Predictions – The Staff Says…

Johnny Whisenant

Not much to say fans, this game comes down to one thing, and one thing only….the Texas Defensive Line vs the Kansas State Offensive Line. We control them, we shut down the run and win. We dont, they run wild.  I dont think Diaz has the ability to stop a KSU team which has had two weeks to prepare.

Kansas State 42, Texas 24

Matt

By now you’ve heard the reasons Texas will lose big Saturday night. It’s senior night, as KSU fans say goodbye to Tebow 2.0. KState has the Big12 title at stake, and has had two weeks to stew over their goofy loss in Waco. And it’s in Manhattan, Texas’ own personal house of horrors.

Problem is, even if this game was played in June at a neutral site with nothing on the line, it would still be a bad matchup for Texas. KState’s physical, fundamentally-sound brand of football plays right into UT’s well-documented weaknesses. KState will go back to the style it abandoned in Waco. Run-first. Simple. Sound. With big plays when you lose focus.

Should Texas pull off the shocker, you’ll be thanking special teams (DJ Monroe?) or some other brands of cheapo touchdown. If it’s the EMAW gang with the quick-change TDs, it will be an even longer night in the Little Apple.

Kansas State 34,  Texas 13

A.C.

The Texas defense will inevitably win or lose this game for the Longhorns but the play of Case McCoy and the ability of our running game to gobble yardage – and clock, will factor heavily into the success or failure in Manhattan.  If McCoy can convert third downs and limit turnovers the Longhorns have a chance to pull of the upset.  The Wildcats might be a bit deflated from the loss at Baylor which killed their BCS Championship game aspirations and Texas needs to come out swinging.  In the end I think the K-State offense gets the better of us.

Kansas State 38, Texas 34

Beevomav

Manny’s defense has been coming around lately and his use of a spy has improved the Zone Read by the QB. I think they contain Collin Klein and win this game.  I also see McCoy having a serviceable game. Nothing spectacular but no turnovers. I expect the offense to run but again, nothing over the top. 22 carries for 98 yards. Back to the top I feel the star of the game is going to be Manny’s D. 4 sacks and a couple of turnovers.. Keys: stopping the Zone read.. running the ball no matter what and keeping pressure off Case as much as possible.

Texas 27, Kansas State 24

Big Mike

The team will play inspired against the Wildcats and don’t be surprised to see Texas holding a lead late in the 4th quarter.  Inevitably the Kansas State offense is too much for the Texas defense and the Longhorns lose their 5th straight to the Wildcats.  The ‘Horns finish the season 8-4.

Kansas State 31, Texas 28

Justin Wells

Case McCoy’s road record as a starter is promising and I would give the Longhorns a shot at winning this game if it were against any other Big 12 team.  Unfortunately they are playing in Manhattan, Kansas and they are playing against a really good quarterback in Collin Klein who is coming off a tough loss to Baylor.  The Wildcats will be hungry and ready to play.  This game is an appetite for disaster for Texas and Kansas State will set the pace for this game early on, beating the Longhorns in the Little Apple.

Kansas State 38, Texas 17

Wes

In the end Kansas State is a much more focused, physical, and disciplined team led by a Heisman candidate at quarterback that is not only dangerous in the air, but even more so on the ground. Harsin will open up the playbook and Texas must play error-free if they want to have a shot at pulling off the upset.  With all of the injuries and the less than stellar defensive performances this season, it’s difficult to see the Longhorns leaving Manhattan with a win.

Kansas State 28, Texas 10

Johnny Whisenant

Not much to say fans, this game comes down to one thing, and one thing only….the Texas Defensive Line vs the Kansas State Offensive Line. We control them, we shut down the run and win. We dont, they run wild.  I dont think Diaz has the ability to stop a KSU team which has had two weeks to prepare.

Kansas State 42, Texas 24

Matt

By now you’ve heard the reasons Texas will lose big Saturday night. It’s senior night, as KSU fans say goodbye to Tebow 2.0. KState has the Big12 title at stake, and has had two weeks to stew over their goofy loss in Waco. And it’s in Manhattan, Texas’ own personal house of horrors.

Problem is, even if this game was played in June at a neutral site with nothing on the line, it would still be a bad matchup for Texas. KState’s physical, fundamentally-sound brand of football plays right into UT’s well-documented weaknesses. KState will go back to the style it abandoned in Waco. Run-first. Simple. Sound. With big plays when you lose focus.

Should Texas pull off the shocker, you’ll be thanking special teams (DJ Monroe?) or some other brands of cheapo touchdown. If it’s the EMAW gang with the quick-change TDs, it will be an even longer night in the Little Apple.

Kansas State 34,  Texas 13

A.C.

The Texas defense will inevitably win or lose this game for the Longhorns but the play of Case McCoy and the ability of our running game to gobble yardage – and clock, will factor heavily into the success or failure in Manhattan.  If McCoy can convert third downs and limit turnovers the Longhorns have a chance to pull of the upset.  The Wildcats might be a bit deflated from the loss at Baylor which killed their BCS Championship game aspirations and Texas needs to come out swinging.  In the end I think the K-State offense gets the better of us.

Kansas State 38, Texas 34

Beevomav

Manny’s defense has been coming around lately and his use of a spy has improved the Zone Read by the QB. I think they contain Collin Klein and win this game.  I also see McCoy having a serviceable game. Nothing spectacular but no turnovers. I expect the offense to run but again, nothing over the top. 22 carries for 98 yards. Back to the top I feel the star of the game is going to be Manny’s D. 4 sacks and a couple of turnovers.. Keys: stopping the Zone read.. running the ball no matter what and keeping pressure off Case as much as possible.

Texas 27, Kansas State 24

Big Mike

The team will play inspired against the Wildcats and don’t be surprised to see Texas holding a lead late in the 4th quarter.  Inevitably the Kansas State offense is too much for the Texas defense and the Longhorns lose their 5th straight to the Wildcats.  The ‘Horns finish the season 8-4.

Kansas State 31, Texas 28

Justin Wells

Case McCoy’s road record as a starter is promising and I would give the Longhorns a shot at winning this game if it were against any other Big 12 team.  Unfortunately they are playing in Manhattan, Kansas and they are playing against a really good quarterback in Collin Klein who is coming off a tough loss to Baylor.  The Wildcats will be hungry and ready to play.  This game is an appetite for disaster for Texas and Kansas State will set the pace for this game early on, beating the Longhorns in the Little Apple.

Kansas State 38, Texas 17

Wes

In the end Kansas State is a much more focused, physical, and disciplined team led by a Heisman candidate at quarterback that is not only dangerous in the air, but even more so on the ground. Harsin will open up the playbook and Texas must play error-free if they want to have a shot at pulling off the upset.  With all of the injuries and the less than stellar defensive performances this season, it’s difficult to see the Longhorns leaving Manhattan with a win.

Kansas State 28, Texas 10