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Kansas State enters Thursday’s Hall of Fame Classic matchup in Kansas City with growing confidence, powered by newcomers and strengthened by a maturing returning core. The first team-page hyperlinked mentions go here: the Kansas State Wildcats come in at 4-0 after a dramatic 84-83 win over Tulsa, while the Mississippi State Bulldogs arrive at 2-1, using a 75-68 win over Southeastern Louisiana to reset after a turnover-heavy loss to Iowa State. Kansas State’s early-season identity revolves around pace, guard play, and scoring balance. The Wildcats average 93.5 points per game thanks to contributions from established pieces such as David Castillo and impactful newcomers including PJ Haggerty. Castillo’s development is especially pivotal; after a difficult freshman season, he now averages 13.5

Utah enters Thursday’s matchup at 5-0 and continues to show a refined offensive identity centered around ball movement, spacing and high-volume perimeter efficiency. The Utes’ first mention team pages go here: the Utah Utes return home looking to extend their unbeaten start against a Cal Poly group that remains in early-season transition under coach Mike DeGeorge. The Cal Poly Mustangs arrive at 2-3, dropping two straight and seeking defensive stability after allowing 90 points in their loss at Montana. Utah’s spacing and ball reversals have been foundational. In Tuesday’s 85-77 win over Purdue-Fort Wayne, head coach Alex Jensen emphasized the value of attacking from the “third side” of the floor, where Utah often generated rhythm threes off secondary assists. Terrence

No. 18 Michigan enters Week 13 at 8-2, but the Wolverines could be relying on walk-on-turned-starter Bryson Kuzdzal as they travel to face the Maryland Terrapins in College Park. The Wolverines’ injury situation at running back is becoming increasingly pronounced, with Big Ten rushing leader Justice Haynes expected to miss the remainder of the regular season and Jordan Marshall listed day-to-day after suffering a shoulder injury. That leaves Michigan’s ground attack in the hands of Kuzdzal, who has logged just 25 carries this season but accounted for 53 yards in last week’s tight win at Northwestern. Michigan (8-2, 6-1 Big Ten) extended its winning streak to four games by defeating the Wildcats 24-22 in Evanston. The Wolverines showcased resilience but

The Oregon Ducks enter Week 13 ranked No. 7 and remain squarely in the College Football Playoff conversation. At 9-1 overall and 6-1 in Big Ten play, Oregon continues to strengthen its postseason positioning. On the opposite sideline, the USC Trojans also sit at 8-2 and 6-1, clinging tightly to playoff hopes of their own. Saturday’s matchup at Autzen Stadium carries direct implications for conference standings, playoff seeding, and tiebreaker scenarios. Oregon’s 42-13 win over Minnesota showcased their balance and physical dominance. Tight end Kenyon Sadiq returned and immediately contributed as the team’s leader in receptions and touchdown catches. The Ducks hope to also regain wide receiver Dakorien Moore, the team’s leader in receiving yards, after missing two games. Oregon’s