Defensive Player To Watch: Jake Hummel

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Jake Hummel has quickly vaulted himself into the discussion for Iowa State’s best overall defensive player. Hummel has quietly had himself a big season and was all over the field in the game against Oklahoma State last weekend. Hummel finished that game with 10 tackles, leading the team with Mike Rose. Coincidentally, the two are tied for the team lead in tackles.

The Kansas offense is the definition of a struggle bus right now. They are averaging 15 points a game, 148 yards passing and 124 yards rushing. All which was 75th in the country or worse. With their best offensive weapon Pooka Williams now opting out of the season, it’s probably not going to get any…