The important part is at the bottom of what I pasted. We could be firmly in the top 10 with wins over Texas and OSU. That would be sweet, even though we both predict that wont happen.
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Kansas State (2012 record: 11-2)
—The Wildcats are the first team outside of the top 25 despite several positives, with none bigger than the coach on the sideline: Bill Snyder returns for his 22nd season at Kansas State – the fifth of his second turn in Manhattan – and returns the sort of foundation needed to again challenge for the Big 12 championship and factor into the BCS conversation.
What is Kansas State missing? Experience. The Wildcats return only eight starters from last year's team, including only one starter on the defensive side of the ball. The biggest loss is on offense, however, where Kansas State must replace all-conference quarterback Collin Klein.
What can Kansas State do? Snyder needs to pick a quarterback, for one, whether he opts for sophomore Daniel Sams, last year's backup, or junior-college transfer Jake Waters. Kansas State also has the luxury of a smooth non-conference schedule – a familiar sight – and plays at Texas and Oklahoma State to open Big 12 play. A 4-1 start will move KSU into the top 25; a 5-0 start will place the Wildcats firmly inside the top 10.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/08/01/top-five-teams-outside-the-2013-usa-today-coaches-poll-preseason-top-25/2601809/