A pair of ranked Big 12 rivals both coming off losses and 0-1 in conference play look to get back on track this weekend as No. 23 Kansas State welcomes No. 20 Oklahoma State in college football’s Week 5 action on Saturday.

Kansas State had a 71 percent chance of victory heading into BYU, but saw those chances evaporate as it allowed 31 unanswered points on the road and suffered 3 turnovers, coming into this week ranking just 117th nationally in passing production per game.

Oklahoma State is posting almost 310 yards in the air per game, but ranks 115th out of 134 FBS teams in rushing capacity, as reigning Doak Walker Award winner Ollie Gordon failed to rush for 50 yards in each of his last 3 games and is averaging just over 3 yards per carry in that time.

The Cowboys are 2-1 against the spread against FBS opponents this season, while the Wildcats are 1-2 ATS in that category coming into this weekend.

What can we expect from the matchup? Here’s what you should be watching out for as Kansas State and Oklahoma State square off, along with our updated prediction for the game.

1. Run the ball. Ollie Gordon is college football’s reigning Doak Walker Award winner but has been missing in action this season, with 258 total yards and 4 touchdowns, was held to under 3 yards per carry the last 2 games, and is yet to run for 50 yards against an FBS defense.

He’s yet to adapt as opponents load the box against him, and the Wildcats could present another formidable challenge. They rank 16th in FBS in rush defense allowing just over 83 yards per game and are 17th in surrendering just 2.75 yards per carry from opposing backs.

2. Ditto for K-State. The story is different, albeit mixed, for Kansas State, which boasts a top-15 rushing attack behind D.J. Giddens and Dylan Edwards. As a whole, the team is posting 6.5 yards per attempt, 6th nationally. 

One area of relative weakness? They have just 4 total rushing TDs this year, in part because the offense is a middling 62nd in third-down production, moving the chains on 42 percent of attempts.

3. Pokes can sling it. As the Cowboys’ ground game has stalled, Alan Bowman is picking up the slack, leading an aerial attack that is 15th in passing production, averaging almost 311 yards per game and is hitting nearly 63 percent of his attempts.

But the Wildcats could throw him out of rhythm, boasting a strong front seven alignment that leads the Big 12 with 12 sacks and 31 tackles for loss. K-State’s 7.8 TFLs per game are 14th in FBS, and Brendan Mott is 12th in the country with 4 sacks and 4 QB hurries.

Most analytical models are giving the Cowboys a slight edge over the Wildcats this week.

That includes the College Football Power Index, a computer prediction model that uses data points from both teams to simulate games 20,000 times to pick winners.

Oklahoma State is projected to win the game in the majority 52.9 percent of the computer’s most recent simulations.

That leaves Kansas State as the expected winner in the remaining 47.1 percent of sims.

The model projects a very close game, as Oklahoma State is expected to be 1 point better than Kansas State on the same field.

More … Cowboys vs. Wildcats: What the analytics say

Kansas State is a 4.5 point favorite against Oklahoma State, according to the lines at FanDuel Sportsbook.

The book lists the total at 57.5 points per game.

FanDuel set the moneyline odds for Oklahoma State at +164 and for Kansas State at -200 to win outright.

In a game loaded with early Big 12 title implications, it should come down to whichever team runs the ball better and owns the time of possession battle.

Bowman has the arm and the receivers to credibly test the Wildcats’ secondary, but the lack of a rushing threat in the loss to Utah shows that good front sevens can contain Gordon and reduce the Cowboys’ offense to one dimension.

Kansas State’s capacity to limit ground gains up front combined with its potent rushing capacity should be enough to pull this out, but it will be close.

College Football HQ picks …

More … Oklahoma State vs. Kansas State score prediction by expert model

When: Sat., Sept. 28
Time: 11 a.m. Central
TV: ESPN network

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Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.

This article is being continuously updated. You’ll find a running list of past incidents at the bottom of this story.

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Interstate 35

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) to I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2.

The event affects 50 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 7:31 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:35 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on South 24th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on South 24th Street between Lamar Avenue exit 232A and I-35 North.

The event impacts 970 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 6:40 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:23 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) and 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB).

The impacted road section is 120 feet long.

The warning was released on Thursday at 6:42 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).

The event affects 290 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:27 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:41 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.

The impacted road section is 650 feet long.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 6:24 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:35 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.

The event impacts 250 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:17 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 4:54 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:11 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.

The impacted road section is 590 feet long.

The warning was issued at 4:54 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:05 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) to I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2.

The event impacts 270 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 2:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).

The event affects 510 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 2:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-635/Exit 231 to 24th Street/Exit 232.

The impacted road section is 480 feet long.

The warning was issued Thursday at 1:21 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:05 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 to North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9.

The impacted road section is 350 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 12:22 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:53 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City

One lane is closed from Parallel Parkway/Exit 6 to I-70/Exit 4 on southbound I-635.

The event affects 1.28 miles.

The warning was issued Monday at 12 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 11:17 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 78th Street/Exit 414 and Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.

The impacted road section is 560 feet long.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 to Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.

The event affects 570 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 3:47 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:41 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 78th Street/Exit 414 to Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.

The impacted road section is 900 feet long.

The warning was released on Thursday at 5:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:23 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 78th Street/Exit 414 to Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.

The impacted road section is 350 feet long.

The warning was issued at 5:36 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:05 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 110th Street/Exit 410 to I-435/Exit 411.

The event affects 620 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 4:11 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:22 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 to I-70/Exit 63.

The event impacts 620 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 3:48 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:47 p.m.

Kansas City: East 12th Street temporarily closed

The road is closed at East 12th Street and I-70 West in Kansas City.

The impacted road section is 490 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:41 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 110th Street/Exit 410 to I-435/Exit 411.

The event impacts 550 feet.

The report was issued Thursday at 12:07 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:59 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Randolph

There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 from Armour Road to I-435 South.

The impacted road section is 700 feet long.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 10:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:28 p.m.

Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee

One lane is closed between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and 87th Street/Exit 3 on southbound I-435.

The warning was released on Monday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:16 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Midland Drive/Exit 5 to Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.

The event affects 470 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 5:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:29 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Lackman Road/Exit 1 to K-10/Exit 1.

The event impacts 380 feet.

The report was issued Thursday at 4:01 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:17 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Donahoo Road/Exit 16 to K-5/Exit 18.

The impacted road section is 640 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 1:44 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-152/Exit 49 to Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51.

The event impacts 660 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 12:26 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:53 p.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The event impacts 500 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 5:37 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:47 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

Interstate 635

Current Incidents:

Metropolitan Avenue temporarily closed in Kansas City

The road is closed from Metropolitan Avenue / South 45th Street to I-635 South in Kansas City.

The event affects 790 feet.

The report was issued Thursday at 11:54 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between 38th Street/Exit 7 and K-5/Leavenworth Road/Exit 7.

The event affects 630 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:58 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:04 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Riverside

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between MO-9/Exit 11 and I-29/US-71/Exit 12.

The event impacts 410 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 4:01 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:41 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Crash update: I-70

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70 between 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 and US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420.

The event affects 660 feet.

The report was issued Thursday at 10:34 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:53 p.m.

Crash report: I-70

There has been a crash on westbound I-70 from US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 to 57th Street/Exit 417.

The event affects 2.40 miles.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 11:04 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:17 p.m.

Crash report: I-70

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on westbound I-70 from US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 to 57th Street/Exit 417.

The event impacts 2.40 miles.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 11:04 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 11:11 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.

The impacted road section is 460 feet long.

The warning was released on Thursday at 5:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:29 p.m.

Warning: Crash on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29 between MO-283/Exit 1 and US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1.

The impacted road section is 630 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 5:48 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:47 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between College Boulevard and 151st Street on southbound US-69.

The impacted road section is 2.90 miles long.

The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:16 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 67th Street/Exit 228 to US-56/US-69/Exit 228.

The event affects 290 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 1:31 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:59 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

Crash reported on northbound US-71 in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on US-71 from 27th Street to The Paseo.

The impacted road section is 530 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 8:06 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:05 p.m.

Crash report: US-71

There is a crash on northbound US-71 from 27th Street to The Paseo.

The impacted road section is 230 feet long.

The warning was issued at 8:06 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:22 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from Bannister Road to Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.

The warning was released on Thursday at 6:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:53 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from 140th Street to Main Street.

The event affects 200 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 5:40 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:16 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Warning in Grandview: Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71

A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between MO-150 and 140th Street.

The event affects 640 feet.

The report was issued Thursday at 5:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:59 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233 and US-169/Exit 234.

The impacted road section is 590 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 1:26 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 1:41 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between The Downtown Airport and MO-9.

The event impacts 0.85 miles.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 11:59 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 12:11 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 North in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 North between West Fifth Street / Broadway Boulevard and North Broadway Fwy North.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 11:26 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:05 p.m.

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As the Kansas Jayhawks prepare to host the TCU Horned Frogs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium this Saturday, both teams are seeking their first Big 12 victory of the season.

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the matchup.

1.) Recent Performance and Team Dynamics

Kansas enters the game with a record of 1-3 (0-1 in the Big 12) after a heart-wrenching 32-28 loss to West Virginia, where they demonstrated a strong running attack, racking up 247 yards. Senior running back Devin Neal and redshirt junior Daniel Hishaw Jr. played key roles in the offense.

TCU, on the other hand, sits at 2-2 (0-1 in the Big 12) following a significant 66-42 defeat to SMU, despite a huge performance from sophomore quarterback Josh Hoover, who threw for 396 yards and three touchdowns.

This contest marks the first meeting between the two teams since October 2022, when TCU narrowly defeated Kansas.

2.) Defensive Strategies and Challenges

Defensively, both squads have faced challenges recently. Kansas’ defensive coordinator, Brian Borland, has highlighted the talent of TCU’s offense, particularly their effective wide receivers.

Meanwhile, TCU’s defense has struggled against the run, allowing over 260 rushing yards in their last two games.

Kansas offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes has indicated that they will look to exploit this weakness, emphasizing a strategy focused on a strong ground game to gain the upper hand against TCU’s defense.

3.) Rivalry and Historical Context

This game will mark the 40th encounter between the Jayhawks and Horned Frogs, with TCU leading the series 26-9-4.

The Horned Frogs have dominated recent matchups, winning the last four meetings, with Kansas’ last victory against TCU occurring on October 27, 2018.

Additionally, this matchup holds historical significance as it will be the Jayhawks’ first game at Arrowhead Stadium since 2011.

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