The faster that one of these teams gets a win, the faster it gets to close the door on a forgetful nonconference schedule. West Virginia (1-2) and Kansas (1-2) are not supposed to be here entering conference play.

Kansas and West Virginia meet Saturday hoping to get off to a good start in the Big 12 after going 1-2 in nonconference play. The Jayhawks gave up a late touchdown to UNLV last week and lost 23-20. The Mountaineers allowed a blocked punt for a TD and surrendered a 10-point lead in the final

West Virginia and Kansas are getting a new lease on life this Saturday as Big 12 Conference play begins in Morgantown. In years past, starting the season 1-2 pretty much meant that you're season was over with.