Bill Snyder has outlasted many a Big 12 coach in his days in Manhattan, and if the Wildcats can get the job done on Saturday, there’s a chance he may outlast yet another. K-State has only beaten one Power 5 team and hasn’t scored more than 17 points in any of their three losses. They’re 115th in total offense and don’t really do anything exceptionally well. What we’re saying is if there was ever a time for crazy Snyder wizardry, it is now. Superior talent resides in Austin, but who will be the better team?
Texas vs. Kansas State 2016: Start time, live stream, TV schedule, and 3 things to know
Texas’ defense gets to match up against a lackluster Kansas State offense this week.
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Last week, shutting down a squirrelly Iowa State, Texas showed that it can in fact be dominant on defense. The Longhorns held the Cyclones to only six points. The problem is always consistency for Texas -- can the Longhorns take success from week to week? One week it’s the offense that struggles, the next week it’s the defense. Sometimes it’s both. Texas should take care of business on Saturday. If they don’t, then not much has changed for the Horns.
How to watch, stream, and listen
TV: Noon ET, ESPN2. Beth Mowins and Anthony Becht will be on the call with Rocky Boiman on the sideline.
Radio: Texas, Kansas State
Online streaming: WatchESPN.
Spread: Kansas State is favored by 3 points.
Make friends: Get to SB Nation’s team blog chats for this game at Bring on the Cats for K-State fans and Burnt Orange Nation for Texas fans.
Three big things to know
1. Texas had an impressive defensive performance last week: After giving up 144 points in Texas’ last three games, the Longhorns made huge defensive progress against Iowa State last week, winning 27-6. The performance was among one of the most impressive inside the Big 12 when it comes to scoring defense. The six points the Cyclones scored were the fewest scored in a Big 12 game all season.
2. Kansas State’s offense will be challenged: Statistically, the Wildcats are averaging just 31 points per game, and the offense has lacked explosiveness throughout the season. Although quarterback Jesse Ertz injured his shoulder against Oklahoma last week, K-State head coach Bill Snyder has said that he anticipates Ertz will play on Saturday. Ertz has thrown five touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
3. Every game remaining is a must-win for Texas: That is, if Charlie Strong wants to keep his job in Austin. Given the Longhorns’ remaining schedule consisting of Baylor, West Virginia, and TCU, beating K-State would give him some added security if he loses to either of those teams.
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