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KU and Iowa State -- a combined 1-5 -- prepare to open Big 12 play

Oct 2, 2015 at 9:53a ET

Oct 2, 2015 at 9:53a ET

Saturday's game could represent David Beaty's best chance to avoid finishing 0-12 as a rookie head coach.

AMES, Iowa -- The Iowa State-Kansas game on Saturday is by far the least exciting matchup in the Big 12 this season.

Try telling that to coaches Paul Rhoads and David Beaty, though.

Rhoads has never won a league opener in six tries with the Cyclones (1-2). If Rhoads can't break that streak against the Jayhawks, he might not get another chance to do so.