This seems like a good opportunity to back the underdog, given how large this spread is. Both teams will be fired up to start Big 12 play.
BYU is coming off an impressive road victory over Arkansas. Kansas more or less sleepwalked its way through a win at Nevada last week. This figures to be an entertaining game between undefeated teams. K-State was briefly favored by a touchdown, but the betting line has come down closer to a field goal. Star linebacker Daniel Green is out for the season. Will Howard is questionable for the game, which means Avery Johnson could get his first start. They may not move the ball so easily against stronger competition. But most of that production came against Kent State and Villanova.
The Golden Knights lead the nation in total offense, averaging 617.7 yards per game. Timmy McClain, a dual-threat passer, will take his place. UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee won’t play for the Knights. This is a difficult game to handicap, because both teams are dealing with significant injuries.
