1. WHO'S AVAILABLE: Baylor's injury list this week was long and sobering, with middle linebacker Clay Johnston and receiver Pooh Stricklin likely lost for the rest of the season and quarterback Zach Smith doubtful with an AC sprain in his right (throwing) shoulder. That leaves it to true freshman quarterback Charlie Brewer to make his first collegiate start, on the road at Kansas. The receiving corps is particularly beat up, so sophomore Blake Lynch might have to give the Bears a few more snaps on the offensive side, at least for this game.

2. DON'T TRY TO DO TOO MUCH: Brewer has to realize that it's not all on his shoulders. He's got weapons around him, especially at running back, so get the ball in the hands of the playmakers and don't try to do too much. And with the injury situation, he has to be smart and get down when he sees trouble coming. He can't afford to take some of the hits he took last week against Texas.

3. DON'T BEAT YOURSELF: Turnovers were the killer in last week's 38-7 loss to Texas. The Longhorns scored 24 points off turnovers and short-field opportunities. Make Kansas, which has already been shut out twice and is averaging less than 15 points per game in conference, have to drive the field. Offensively, stay away from the drive-killing penalties. Even shorthanded, this offense has the firepower to put up some points when it doesn't beat itself.

4. PRESSURE THE QB: Kansas sophomore Carter Stanley replaced former Washington State QB Peyton Bender last week and threw for 418 yards in the Jayhawks' 30-20 loss to Kansas State. But, he completed less than 50 percent of his passes, was sacked four times and threw one pick. A year ago, Baylor sacked the Kansas quarterbacks five times in a 49-7 Homecoming game blowout.

5. WIN SPECIAL TEAMS: Both teams struggled in this area last week. Kansas gave up a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, after taking the early lead with a field goal, and punter Cole Moos had a dismal day with a 22.3-yard net average. For the Bears, Connor Martin averaged just 39.5 yards on eight punts and fell on the ball when a punt snap went through his hands, setting up the Longhorns' third touchdown. Trevor White, who might have to handle punt returns as well if Tony Nicholson can't go, needs to pop some big returns. Martin has been rock-solid on field goals (14-of-16) with an .875 percentage that ranks 15th nationally.