10) Oklahoma rolls
Oklahoma played "okay" Saturday afternoon in Lawrence and completely overwhelmed the worst Power 5 team in recent memory 62-7. Oklahoma wasn't sharp – there were penalties, bend but don't break defense, too much pressure on Baker Mayfield, another head-scratching fumble by Sheph on a punt return, and some tough times running the ball between the tackles – but Oklahoma rolled anyway because Kansas.
Mayfield continued his torrid streak, throwing four touchdown passes and amassing 383 yards through the air. 11 of his completions went to Sheppard for 183 yards and a score. Oklahoma ran for 265 on the ground, though the sledding was marginally more difficult than the previous week. Alex Ross, Joe Mixon, and Samaje Perine all averaged 7+ yards a carry. For an offense that wasn't perfect, 710 total yards is pretty damned good.
The defense was good yet again. Especially the front. Charles Tapper and Walker are doing their dead level best to re-enact the 2001 Sooner defensive line. I don't know where this Tapper was in 2014, but that dude has been dominant the past month. If Devonte bond returns at some point this season, OU will have the best defensive line in the conference. And who predicted fifth-stringer Dakota Austin would be as good as Zach Sanchez? Or some random junior college transfer would solidify the back of the defense? There was a stat during the game that shows how well this defense has played since conference play opened up - Oklahoma is the first team in 18 years to have 10 picks and 20 sacks in a month.
But let's not get too excited. This is a Jayhawk squad on pace to make history. So ...