Week 12 SEC Picks and College Football Best Bets
By Evan Ertel
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No. 21 Kansas State (-8) @ No. 25 Kansas (O/U 56.5)
Evan: I don’t have much of an opinion, but I do know that Kansas’ head coach has likely been spending the last week talking to his agent more than he has in some time. I am tempted to take the home dog here and have a feeling I am going to regret this one. Kansas State -8
Justin: Two of the hottest coaching names in the business square off in this one. They’re also two names that Mississippi State might try to go after. I honestly don’t know who wins, but I don’t think either team is winning by more than a touchdown. Kansas +8
Andrew: Kansas has not won the Sunflower Showdown since 2008. With their QB injury situation, it may be tough for them to snap that streak. But I trust their coaching staff to put together a good enough game plan to give them a chance. Kansas +8
Ethan: I want these coaches to stay at their respective schools for the rest of ever. Continue to make the Big 12 the most fun conference in America. Continue to use these fascinating offenses and disciplined defenses to punish opponents on a regular basis. As a lifelong Kansas State fan for like a decade, I trust my beloved Wildcats to win. Kansas State -8
Ryan: I’m with Justin as I do not know who wins this one but it will be a close game. I’ll take the points with Kansas. Kansas +8
John: my gut feeling on this one is that Kansas State is the better team. And I think they are at least 8 points better than Kansas. Kansas State -8