The Wildcats return to the non conference part of their schedule this week after picking up a hard fought win over Iowa State in their conference opener. Kansas State showed themselves to be resilient in their win as they battle back from behind, but a breakdown in the secondary in the final minute nearly cost them the game.
Daniel Thomas needs to be a part of the Heisman conversation. The senior is leading all of the nation’s running backs by averaging 184 yards per game. He’ll continue to be the focus of the Wildcats offensive attack as coach Bill Snyder looks to Carson Coffman to be his game manager. This team could take a dramatic step forward if their passing game with Coffman could improve.
The emphasis on the running game is well founded. A veteran line leads the way for Thomas and backup William Powell, who was also Big 12 special teams player of the week against the Cyclones, to move the ball on the ground effectively.
This week’s opponent Central Florida is 2-1 with their only loss a seven point defeat by N.C.State. They have the 15th rated defense in the country and have allowed an average of just 15 points per game. George O’Leary has named freshman Jeff Godfrey his QB, ending an early season controversy. Godfrey ran and passed for 174 yards in the Golden Knights win over Buffalo last week. Let’s see what the Cats defense can do to pressure Godfrey into mistakes this week.
