Kansas faces must-win game to secure bowl eligibility

In the United States, the Kansas Jayhawks football team, with a record of 5-6 and 4-4 in the Big 12 Conference, is preparing for their crucial game against the Baylor Bears. The game is scheduled for noon ET on Saturday, which is significant as it serves as their regular-season finale. Kansas has made history by becoming the first team in FBS history to win three consecutive games against ranked opponents despite having a losing record. This remarkable achievement has brought them to the brink of bowl eligibility, necessitating a win in this final game. Conversely, the Baylor Bears hold a record of 7-4 and are on a successful streak, winning their last five games consecutively. However, they began their Big 12 season with a challenging 0-3 record. They remain in a theoretical contention for a spot in the conference championship game but would require many unpredictable events to transpire to secure that opportunity. Historically, Baylor has dominated this rivalry, winning the last 13 matchups and remaining undefeated at home against Kansas. The key matchup to watch in this game features Kansas cornerbacks Cobee Bryant and Mello Dotson up against Baylor's passing game, particularly focusing on quarterback Sawyer Robertson, who has had a mixed season with only seven interceptions across all games but did throw three interceptions in the previous game against Houston. Their performance will be critical as Bryant and Dotson share the record for the most interceptions by any cornerback duo in the country, enhancing the stakes significantly for both teams.