How to watch Kansas State vs. Texas on TV or online, plus 3 things to know

The vibe surrounding these two teams is similar in some ways, but their momentum couldn’t be more different. Texas got off to a dismal start to the season, switching up its play-caller, and the Longhorns had issues with teammates calling each other out on Twitter. But just when it looked like this season was a lost cause, Texas came back and stunned Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, and just like that, the Longhorns have life behind a group of young playmakers and quarterback Jerrod Heard.

Meanwhile, Kansas State is on its millionth quarterback, or something like that. Still, it looked like the Wildcats were going to be okay, as they nearly knocked off undefeated Oklahoma State and nationally-renowned TCU. But last week, K-State played perhaps its worst game ever under coach Bill Snyder, falling 55-0 at the hands of Oklahoma. The Wildcats don’t have a great team, but they’ve shown they can be good. Where do they go after that stunning loss? Snyder has to make sure the wheels don’t fall off.

This game is nearly impossible to forecast, given how unpredictable both of these teams have been. It could be a blowout either way, or it could be close.

TV: Noon ET, Fox Sports 1

Radio: Texas, Kansas State

Online streaming: FOX Sports GO

Spread: Texas is favored by four points.

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1. Texas comes off its win over Oklahoma and its bye week with a lot of momentum. Are the Longhorns finally starting to turn the corner? Avoiding a backslide would be big for this young team.

2. Can Kansas State avoid another letdown? Last week’s game against Oklahoma was demoralizing, and the Wildcats could certainly use a fast start.

3. It won’t happen this year, since the Wildcats have already lost to TCU, but let’s throw back to that time Kansas State declared itself Texas State Champs.