“The result, while surprising, doesn’t change my view of this Kansas State team,” says professional handicapper Tim Trushel. “I discount (games against Division 1-AA opponents) regardless of whether or not they’re winning by a lot, a little or even losing.
“In college football, you have these 19 and 20-year-old kids who you are asking a lot from. You can do all the coaching you want, but a lot of the time they’re just not up for a Division 1-AA opponent. I think a lot of the time these games can serve as a wake-up call and really spring the team to greater things.”