KU needs a win to keep alive its hopes of returning to a bowl game, while BYU is in the mix for a Big 12 championship and berth in the College Football Playoff. For the Jayhawks to win this game, they probably need to score 30-plus points and not turn over the ball. The offense may have finally found its stride, and if so, that will help.

All is well in Provo as No. 6 BYU continues to skirt the edges and stay undefeated through nine games. Last week, against arch-rival Utah, the Cougars had to once again turn to late-game heroics to escape with a win.

After suffering several close losses earlier this season, Kansas is finally resembling the team that was expected to be a Big 12 contender after last year’s nine-win campaign. But all the Jayhawks can do now is play spoiler against a BYU team that has its sights set on the College Football Playoff.