Big 12/SEC Challenge arrives with KU, Mizzou, K-State seeking answers

Kansas, Missouri and Kansas State are participating in the Big 12-SEC Challenge this weekend, and they all have their own challenges.The Jayhawks are looking for an identity, especially on the offensive end. The Tigers seek consistency, having followed their terrific victory at Tennessee with a loss at Auburn. Kansas State needs, well, everything. Beat writers Jesse Newell, Gary Bedore, Souichi Terada and Kellis Robinett cover it all on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s daily sports podcast.Football is also part of the conversation as Mizzou and KU made coaching staff news this week.Story links:KU’s Bill Self wary of Tennessee’s defensive challenge heading into SEC/Big 12 Challenge gameJayhawks lose offensive coordinator to Conference USA school. Here’s the impactEarly thoughts from Mizzou’s Steve Wilks and what his defense might look likeK-State Q&A: Bruce Weber, basketball struggles, football transfers and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices