The Longhorns finally broke a three-game losing skid while topping Iowa State this past weekend. The team now sits at 3-3, needing to win half its remaining six games to qualify for its first bowl game since 2014.
Texas heads on the road to Manhattan, Kan., this weekend to take on Kansas State. Head coach Charlie Strong's team is 0-3 away from Darrell K Royal -- Texas Memorial Stadium this season.
Here are five things to know about the Wildcats heading into Saturday's matchup.
An old-school defense
The Big 12 is known for explosive offenses, with six of the nation's top-20 offenses.