6 predictions for ranked Big 12 showdown between Kansas football and Texas

Sep 23, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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Texas and Kansas football will face off in the first ranked Big 12 matchup of conference play. These are six predictions for how the contest will go down.

Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks (4-0, 1-0) can complete the biggest upset in program history by storming into Austin and defeating the No. 3 Texas Longhorns (4-0, 1-0).

The third-year head coach is doing historic things with the Kansas football program. For the first time in over a century, KU has begun consecutive seasons with a 4-0 record. They could extend that undefeated streak to five games this Saturday.

Quarterback Jalon Daniels has been outstanding since he returned from injury in Week 2 against Illinois. The Jayhawks are fully healthy, and everything is going right for them. It’s only a matter of time before we learn whether this team is a Big 12 contender or just a very good squad.

Some experts believe Kansas will be blown out of the water in two days. However, others think they can make it a close game. We gave our two cents about how everything will go down, forming six predictions for the upcoming Kansas football game vs. Texas.

Without further adieu, let’s jump into the first prediction!