Line: Nebraska by 16 1/2.
Series Record: Nebraska leads 76-15-2.
Last meeting: 2008, Nebraska 56-28.
What’s at Stake
The Big 12 North title. Nebraska is looking to get back to the conference championship game for the first time since 2006 and the Wildcats for the first time since 2003. Bowl eligibility also is on the line for K-State.
Key Matchup
Nebraska defensive line vs. Kansas State running game. Husker nose tackle extraordinare Ndamukong Suh says he welcomes the challenge of going against a Wildcat rushing attack averaging 184 yards. K-State’s Daniel Thomas is running for a league-leading 106 yards.
Players to Watch
Kansas State: KR Brandon Banks has run back four kickoffs for touchdowns this season and school-record five in his career, including last year’s 98-yarder against Nebraska.
Nebraska: RB Roy Helu Jr. has gotten over his shoulder injury and is back in top form. The Huskers have tweaked their offense to feature the power running game, and Helu is the focus, having gone over 100 yards two straight games.
