Texas Longhorns vs. Kansas Jayhawks Staff Predictions

The Texas Longhorns need a win to stay in the race for the Big 12 Championship Game — and to get some revenge on KU.

The Texas Longhorns continue Big 12 action when they travel to Kansas at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kan.

The Longhorns (6-4, 4-3 in Big 12) enter the game coming off a 17-10 loss to TCU. Texas is now in a tie for third place and can still find a way into the Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington, Texas, next month. But, Texas no longer controls its own destiny.

Kansas (6-4, 3-4) is bowl-eligible for the first time in more than a decade. But, the good vibes of the early part of the season have subsided a bit. Since the Jayhawks’ 5-0 start, they’ve lost four of their last five. 

Here are the predictions for the game from the staff of Longhorn Country.

Matt Galatzan, Managing Editor and Publisher: I think Texas bounces back in a big way here. They want revenge, and I think they're going to get it. Texas 45, Kansas 23

Collier Logan, Staff Writer: The Jayhawks will bounce back at home after getting rolled over by Texas Tech. The Longhorns don’t have much momentum after being bottled by TCU, but this game will be a fight until the end. Kansas 31, Texas 30

Zack Dimmitt, Staff Writer: Texas has had its offensive inconsistencies this season, but an elite defense will prevent the Horns from losing to the Jayhawks in back-to-back years. This one will be close but I’ll take the Longhorns in Lawrence. Texas 31, Kansas 24

Adam Glick, Staff Writer: The Texas Longhorns face their kryptonite this weekend in the Jayhawks of Kansas. Once again Texas is a strong favorite and I would proceed with caution. This Longhorn team has been so inconsistent this season you never know what they will do on a given week. I think this game will be close but the Longhorns will sneak a win out. Texas has to win out and get a loss from Kansas State if they want to make the Big 12 Title game. After Week 12 Texas will at least still be alive. Texas 35, Kansas 28

Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: Kansas has lost four of its last five games. That’s OK. The Jayhawks have already accomplished getting to a bowl game. Last year the Jayhawks stunned the Longhorns in Austin. This year, a Kansas win wouldn’t be stunning. Kansas is as much of a second-half game as TCU. I think Kansas steals this one. Kansas 31, Texas 30

Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: Texas will be looking to bounce back on the ground with the likes of running backs Roschon Johnson and Bijan Robinson. This season, the Jayhakws have allowed teams to average 166.8 yards per game and 22 rushing touchdowns. Maybe the Jayhawks beat the spread, but Texas gets the W on paper. Texas 31, Kansas 20

Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: Every time Texas seems to turn a corner this season, it goes out and lays an egg like the performance against TCU. Coach Steve Sarkisian can say this isn't a revenge game for Texas, but should Texas win I have a feeling it will feel good to escape the "lost to Kansas" jokes. That being said, give me Texas in a road game that is too close for comfort until the very end. Texas 35, Kansas 31

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