Kansas vs. Kansas State Tale of the Tape

Conf	National	Actual	Category	Actual	National	Conf
Rank	Rank				Rank	Rank
10	75	129.88	Rushing Offense	134.25	69	8
4	8	312.75	Passing Offense	291.88	13	7
7	17	442.63	Total Offense	426.13	27	8
8	32	32.25	Scoring Offense	38.50	13	6
5	31	113.25	Rushing Defense	200.88	105	11
4	63	124.21	Pass Effic. Defense	133.10	86	10
9	88	384.63	Total Defense	441.63	109	12
7	76	27.00	Scoring Defense	31.38	98	10
6	70	34.42	Net Punting	31.83	102	10
3	16	14.19	Punt Returns	12.69	25	4
12	119	15.81	Kickoff Return	22.57	37	7
10	79	-.38	Turnover Margin	-.88	103	12
11	111	271.38	Pass Defense	240.75	93	7
7	16	152.60	Passing Efficiency	143.84	25	9
5	43	2.13	Sacks	1.75	T-64	7
4	37	6.25	Tackles for a Loss	5.75	T-53	5
9	67	2.0	Sacks Allowed	.75	3	2

Once again before I start I would like to propose a permanent mascot change for our opponent this week.

As expected Kansas didn't improve in many categories following last weeks performance, but they did in one category and that is the run.  The Jayhawk running game has been on an upward trend for a few games now and if you look at Kansas State that might be the biggest weakness. 

That said, offensively both these teams have the capability to move the ball and score points.  The difference this week as I eluded to is on the defensive side of the ball.  No unfortunately that doesn't mean Kansas' defense is a great unit, what it means is the Kansas State defense struggles against everybody. 

Playing this on paper Kansas has the edge and in my head and on the field I expect that to play out.  One interesting thing of note before I wrap things up is that once again we are facing a team that rarely gives up a sack.

Rock Chalk Jayhawk.