College Football Predictions Kansas Jayhawks Big 12 Conference Preview 2008: 2007 was an incredible season for the Kansas Jayhawks. They finished with an outstanding record of 12-1 (7-1), and the frosting was a 24-21 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Orange Bowl. This upcoming 2008 season, head coach Mark Mangino (37-36) will show that last season was not a fluke for the Jayhawks. At SBGglobal.com the Kansas Jayhawks betting odds ML to win the BCS National Championship game in 2009 are +3000.

In 2008, the Kansas Jayhawks look to take the next step from last season. Even though they will have some holes to fill this upcoming season, they certainly like their chances.

Once again, the main key for the Jayhawks success will depend on the play of junior QB Todd Reesing. The Kansas Jayhawks betting odds ML to win the Big 12 Conference in 2008 are +600.  

Last season, Reesing threw for 3,486 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, and just 7 interceptions. This season, everyone can expect more of the same from Reesing, as he will have some familiar receivers to throw to with the return of Dexton Fields and Dezmon Briscoe. The betting odds ML for the Kansas Jayhawks to win OVER 8 games this upcoming season are +160.  

One possible area for concern for the Jayhawks might be: how much protection and how much time would QB Todd Reesing have? Even though the middle of the O-line remains intact (Ryan Cantrell, Chet Hartley, and Adrian Mayes), the departures of (OT) Anthony Collins and Cesar Rodriguez, the line will have some significant voids. Matt Darton, Ian Wolfe, Nathan D’Cunha, and Jeff Spikes will all be competing for those two open spots. The betting odds ML Kansas to win UNDER 8 games this upcoming season are –200.

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