Kansas State vs. Kansas: Spread Info, Line, BCS Impact and Prediction

The Kansas State Wildcats have gone from virtually unknown to the No. 11 team in the nation, and the Kansas Jayhawks would love nothing more than to play spoiler to their magical season.

With wins over Miami, Baylor and Missouri, Kansas State should make quick work of Kansas. The Jayhawks have dropped four in a row, and their nightmarish Big 12 schedule isn't getting any easier.

Can Kansas hang on and keep pace, or will this game be the blowout it appears to be on the surface? Let's take a closer look.

When: Saturday, Oct. 22, at 12:00 p.m. ET 

Where: Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS

Watch: FSN

Spread: Kansas State -11

Take Kansas State to cover in a big win. Vegas and the experts are still reluctant to completely buy into Kansas State, but their unblemished record speaks for itself. They haven't blown away teams by huge margins, but the Wildcats are a huge step downwards in competition level.

Over/Under:

The over/under is set at 60.5. Don't be scared by the big number. Kansas allows 49 points a game and they average over 30. The total over/under could easily end up hitting 80 in what is sure to be a high-scoring affair.

Key Injuries:

Kansas State:

Brodrick Smith, WR, (Undisclosed) Questionable
Sheldon Smith, WR, (Undisclosed) Questionable
Manase Foketi, OL, (Ankle) Questionable
Shaun Simon, OL, (Leg) Questionable
Bryce Brown, RB, (Personal) Out for Season

Kansas:

Brandon Bourbon, RB, (Concussion) Probable
Keeston Terry, S, (Undisclosed) Questionable
Rell Lewis, RB, (Undisclosed) Doubtful
Jeremiah Hatch, OL, (Neck) Doubtful
John Williams, DB, (Knee) Out for Season
Daymond Patterson, WR, (Groin) Out for Season
 

Full USA Today Injury Report

BCS/Top 25 Implications:

Kansas State has slowly but surely crept into BCS relevance. They've got a number of opportunities to secure signature wins down the stretch, but this week will be more about showing off than anything else.

A loss will send them spiraling down the rankings, while winning won't do anything but allow them to catch falling teams in the top 10.

Key to Kansas State Win:

Get the ball in Collin Klein's hands. On the ground and through the air, Klein is their most dangerous and productive asset. With 739 passing yards and 578 yards of offense, once he gets rolling, Kansas won't be able to keep up.

Keys to Kansas Win:

Limit Jordan Webb's turnovers. With five interceptions in the last three games, his ability to throw for over 300 yards in a game is unimpressive. Total ball security and an effective offensive attack will be the only ways for them to be able to compete.

Prediction: Kansas State 51, Kansas 33