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SportsBeat KC: K-State, KU, Mizzou questions asked, answered ahead of Saturday’s games

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith, right, loses the ball as he is hit by Missouri’s Tyree Gillespie, bottom, and Jarvis Ware Saturday.
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith, right, loses the ball as he is hit by Missouri’s Tyree Gillespie, bottom, and Jarvis Ware Saturday. AP

The college football season has gotten back on track at Kansas State and started at Mizzou, and now we’re witnessing a quarterback derby at Kansas.

We talk about those issues and more on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast, with beat writers Souichi Terada, Kellis Robinett and Gary Bedore.

The Tigers, coming off a 19-point loss to second-ranked Alabama, visit No. 21 Tennessee. Kansas State pulled off the shocker last week, overcoming a three-touchdown deficit in the second half to beat third-ranked Oklahoma. The Wildcats play host to Texas Tech this week.

KU started freshman Jalon Daniels at quarterback last week vs. Baylor. Will he get the nod against No. 17 Oklahoma State on Saturday?

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Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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