Connor Assalley

Since his hot start at placekicker, Connor Assalley has slowed down. Assalley was 8-for-8 on field goal attempts in Iowa State’s first five games with a 100 percent rate on extra points as well. Against West Virginia, the streak was snapped. Assalley missed an extra point, came up short on a field goal and had another field goal attempt blocked and returned for a touchdown.

At homecoming against Texas Tech, Assalley nailed five extra points and a 27-yard field goal, but he also missed a field goal. At Kansas, Assalley went 2-for-3 on field goals and 3-for-3 on extra points. With the Iowa weather changing, the kicking game can be impacted.

Also, if Iowa State plans on knocking off Baylor, Texas and Kansas State, while sneaking into the Big 12 Championship, every point will be important. Saturday will be a big test for the walk-on kicker.

Charlie Brewer

Baylor’s key to victory lies in its quarterback. Charlie Brewer’s the starter with sprinkles of Jalan McClendon mixed in. Brewer is a sophomore for the Bears, who’s been effective throughout the year.

The sophomore has compiled 1876 yards on a 60.2 completion percentage with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. On the ground, Brewer creates problems occasionally, too. He has 151 yards paired with four touchdowns. When McClendon swaps in for Brewer, Baylor has another ground threat, too. McClendon has 102 yards with two rushing scores.