Raise your hand if you had Kansas at Texas as the only ranked on ranked, undefeated on undefeated matchup for Week 5...
Should be a fun game and atmosphere. Considering making the drive up from Houston, I'd be much more inclined to do so if it wasn't going to be hot as hell. That will likely be an advantage for Texas in general but especially in the second half as some shade creeps over the Texas sideline, for KU not so much.
Jalon Daniels is a straight baller and will probably be the best QB Texas sees all season. Alabama showed the Texas secondary can be had and while I expect the defensive front to put a lot of pressure on Daniels he has a lot of escape ability. I expect a some chunk plays for KU. A key for Texas could be limiting those to just 40 yard completions and regrouping instead of 60 yard TDs.
I could definitely see this being competitive if we get that plus the offensively inconsistent version of Texas, if the special teams meltdown carries over, or if the one or two should-have-been-picked throws Ewers has been making the past couple games actually turns into an INT, etc. Really only losable if it is all of the above. Honestly though I have a tough time seeing KU get over the top just because I think Texas has a pretty big advantage on both LOS. That is always very difficult to overcome and will be even more so in the summer-like heat.
And of course if Texas is sharp on offense I think the KU defense has a very long day. Ideally I'd like to see Texas do what some other teams have done to them - play efficient ball control offense and just not give Jalon Daniels a ton of chances.