I think we're all pretty in touch with what the in-state rivals have accomplished thus far for the 2007 campaign. The scheduling of a road game at Auburn came under some question, but after clearing out Texas, Captain Ron does indeed look Scary Smart ... or at least Mack Brown Smart. The Wild ones are the real deal and that's what makes this year's edition of the Sunflower Smackdown extra special fun times. It's like a heavyweight prize fight with KSU either retaining a top 25 spot or the challenger KU stealing that spot away. Prep yourself for the trip to Manhattan this week by looking in on the Kansas State Network -- a page consolidating all of the blog news feeds from the world of purple.
Kansas State #19 (3-1)
L @Auburn 13-23
W San Jose St 34-14
W Missouri St 61-10
W @Texas 41-21
This group has moved into the category of pathetic. Central Michigan gets a 35-10 win over N. Illinois. Too little, too late. Thankfully, conference season is here and we can start to look at some solid competition.
Central Michigan #92 (2-3)
L @ Kansas 7-52
W Toledo 52-31
L @Purdue 22-45
L N. Dakota St. 14-44
W N. Illinois 35-10
Next: @Ball State
SE Louisiana #182 (1-3)
L @ New Mexico St. 14-35
L @ Kansas 0-62
W Kentucky Wesleyan 79-7
L @Tulane 27-35
Next: Stephen F. Austin
Toledo #124 (1-4)
L Purdue 24-52
L @ Central Michigan 31-52
L @ Kansas 13-45
W Iowa State 36-35
L Western Michigan 28-42
Next: Liberty
Florida International #171 (0-5)
L @ Penn State 0-59
L Maryland 10-26
L @Miami (Fla) 9-23
L @Kansas 3-55
L @Middle Tennessee 6-47
Next: Troy
# = Sagarin Ranking