KU's style is quite similar to OU's when Mangino was there. Hard to get pressure on the QB or put him on his back when he let's it fly in a couple seconds.
Therefore, we'll need our DBs to cover and not give big cushions and for our DL to get penetration and get their hands in the air. Any blitz will have to be on long yardage situations when they need more time for the WRs to get down field.
Last, and not least, pray for a good wind blowing thru Jack Trice. At times I thought this was detrimental, but it can also be a home field advantage if we are used to it and the opponent is not. I believe this was a factor last year versus OU.
That said, I don't think it will take 31 points to win this game. Just a hunch.