I think you guys are underestimating these particular hawks.
Klanderman has shown that he's had little to no issues with Kotelnicki's offense, with either quarterback, and this is his best defense at K-State. I think a battle of KU's offense versus K-State's defense is, at absolute best for KU a close one. KU's offense would have to play much better than it did against Iowa State or OU.
The K-State offense vs. KU defense is potentially a blood bath. If Howard isn't turning the ball over, I have no idea how KU's defense is capable of slowing down the K-State offense.
I legitimately think that this is overall, a really bad matchup for KU. K-State is too physical on the lines. I do think that KU might have an edge outside, on both sides of the ball. Not being able to run the ball and not being able to stop the run, is going to be a real issue.