UCF

BIG test this weekend vs. Central Florida. With their freshman QB Godfrey as a true running (dual threat) QB, it could cause more trouble than Arnaud did for the defense.

Not too worried about the KSU offense vs UCF defense. I think with DT running the ball, it'll be fine. But can the K-State defense return to LYNCH MOB-like?

K-State doesn't hold UCF to big plays, but do just enough to win this game to get to 4-0.

UCF: 24
KSU: 34

Farmageddon Afterthought... and CFU

Well, I mentioned Payton Kirk in the last blog writeup and he goes out and knocks Arnaud out of the game for a few minutes with his tackle.

So now I will mention Brandon Harold... he will injure the CFU QB.

Central Florida Knights. Might be a letdown game for the Cats. I read on a message board that their fans are worried about what KSU (see D. Thomas) is going to do with their run defense. Apparently their not that strong against the run.

RUN FOREST RUN!

Getting a win to get to 4-0 would be HUGE for this team. With only two more wins to get bowl eligible, that'd be sweet.

North Texas is pretty much a gimme at the end of the year, so there would be the 5th win. So just would need one other win (I'm looking at you KU, Baylor, Oklahoma State).

ISU vs KSU... Farmageddon II

If K-State had any sort of defense, this game would be a good old fashioned blow out. I trust that K-State's offense will get their 30+ points with the running of Thomas and the playaction with Coffman against the weak front 7 of ISU.

Problem is the running of Arnaud and Robinson. They'll get their yards. When Payton Kirk is playing on the inside of that D-Line...

ISU: 21
KSU: 37

Just a thought on ISU...

K-State is in trouble if they can't defend the zone read that ISU runs. If ISU gets a lead and continues to RUN the ball, KSU is in trouble.

Of course if K-State gets up by 10-14 points, I like the odds of a win for the Cats. Arnaud is a horrific passer.

Too early for a prediction, but if I had to, on this Tuesday, I'd say this:

ISU: 24
KSU: 31

Missouri State

I was pretty good at the UCLA prediction (except the Brod yards). I guess he needs the ball thrown to him to get those yards (see Carson Coffman).

MO State comes into Manhattan for their beating tomorrow night.

Missouri State: 10
Kansas State: 56

I'm hoping that Collin Klein and Sam Lamur get into this game and show some things. Also hoping Daniel Thomas gets all of his carries in the 1st half (after a 175+ yard half) and lets the backups get some work.

For that matter, here's to hoping the 2nd and 3rd team get into the game at the start of the 3rd Quarter.

Game 1: UCLA

Time for the prediction. Like every week during the football season, I always start out the week with one feeling towards the upcoming game, only to have my mind changed towards the end of the week.

Earlier this week I was confident in the Cats to get a "W" on Saturday against UCLA. Now, I'm not so confident. Perhaps I don't want to be let down too hard if the Cats do lose tomorrow.

I still see the Cats winning the game in a close one.

Daniel Thomas does get his 100+ yards in the game, but the big prediction is Brod Smith will have over 140 yards receiving and 2 TD catches.

UCLA: 24
KANSAS STATE: 28