Midway Message: Stop Talking Realignment, Start Talking Football
LSU, Alabama and Michigan State are an anomaly. Aside from those powerhouses, there really isn't much defense being played nationwide. Halfway through the season the sport is on pace to set records for all-time highs in scoring (28.9 points per team), total offense (395.1 yards), completion percentage (60.6) and yards per play (5.65).
Snyder 2.0: No one really understands how Kansas State is doing it, but in the second reincarnation of Bill Snyder as coach, the Wildcats are off to their best start since 2000 (6-0). Kansas State has won four consecutive games as an underdog. North Carolina State last did that in 2008.
One explanation is the Wildcats must lead the country in hidden yardage. Against Texas Tech, K-State was outgained 580-339 but blocked two field goals, returned a kickoff and caused four turnovers. It also won 41-34.
