University of Kansas

One of KU football’s biggest weaknesses will be tested against Texas Tech

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  • Kansas faces No. 9 Texas Tech, a 14-point favorite averaging 48.6 PPG.
  • KC Star reporter Shreyas Laddha and ex-QB Carter Stanley analyze Tech’s attack.
  • Discussion centers on KU defensive adjustments to slow Texas Tech’s offense.

Kansas football faces its toughest opponent yet on Saturday: No. 9 Texas Tech.

The Red Raiders are 14-point favorites. They rank top-5 in PPG (48.6) and opponent points allowed (11.2). Not to mention, Texas Tech (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) is undefeated.

In this week’s Rock Chalk Film Room, KC Star beat reporter Shreyas Laddha and former Jayhawks quarterback Carter Stanley discuss the high-powered Texas Tech offense.

The pair examine what makes it so effective and what the keys are for KU’s defense to slow it down.

Have questions, comments or a topic you’d like us to cover next week? Reach out to Shreyas on X or email sladdha@kcstar.com. Carter can be reached via X at @carter_stanley9

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Shreyas Laddha
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Shreyas Laddha covers KU hoops and football for The Star. He’s a Georgia native and graduated from the University of Georgia.
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