The Wildcats' season is in question after getting walloped by Missouri last week. To make the defeat even worse, it was the first time this season the Wildcats failed to score a touchdown.

The Tigers' offense was led by Blaine Gabbert and Danario Alexander, who caught 10 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Derrick Washington also helped Missouri by scoring two touchdowns of his own.

The only bright spot for the Wildcats was junior placekicker Josh Cherry, who connected on four field goals. Unfortunately, all four of them became meaningless at the end of the game.

Senior Day was a bad day all around at Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats lost their last home game of the season and now face an even tougher test in Lincoln, Neb., if they are to win the Big 12 North.

K-State hasn't won a true road game all season. With the loss to Missouri, the team has dug a deep hole in what was a great season until last week.

For Nebraska, they now have the chance to win the North with a victory Saturday. With the win against Kansas last week and K-State's loss, a loss to Colorado later in the season wouldn't make a difference if they beat the Wildcats.

The Huskers are led by Marlon Lucky's replacement Roy Helu Jr., who ran for more than 150 yards and two touchdowns against the Jayhawks. He is just short of the 1,000 yard mark and has nine touchdowns on the season.

Junior Niles Paul leads the team in receiving yards with 567. Quarterback Zac Lee has had an up and down season throwing for 1,692 yards and 11 touchdowns with six interceptions.

The Huskers have always been known to have a good defense, while their offense has struggled. The key for them will be the success of Helu. If he runs well, and the Husker defense holds Gregory and Thomas in check, it will be a long day for K-State.

For the Wildcats to win, they need to show up on defense. Last week's game reminded me of how the squad started out in the early season and against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Daniel Thomas will need to find his groove again and Gregory will need to create more plays with his feet and arm. Unfortunately for Brandon Banks, he may not see a lot of opportunities to run back any kicks or punts.

KU and Missouri didn't give him many chances and I think Nebraska will stick with the same plan. Banks will have to find ways to get open and make plays on the receiving end.

With K-State's only win away from Snyder Stadium coming at Arrowhead, I don't see much of a change after this week. I think the Wildcats could stay in the game early throughout the first half, but when the game comes to a close they will suffer defeat.

Nebraska pulls out a close but decisive 28-21 victory to win the North.