After years in the wilderness, the Jayhawks could be looking at consecutive bowl games and potentially a date in Birmingham, Frisco, or even Phoenix for their second straight Guaranteed Rate Bowl. For now, though, the focus is simple: Beat Baylor, make history, and extend the season.

Kansas needs to win Saturday at Baylor, which has beaten the Jayhawks 13 consecutive times, to gain bowl eligibility. KU has never played in a bowl game in three consecutive seasons.

With the Jayhawks’ win over Colorado on Saturday, Kansas became the first team with a losing record to beat three straight ranked opponents. In doing so, the Jayhawks, who began the year 2-6, kept their bowl hopes alive. Now, KU (5-6, 4-4 Big 12) needs to defeat Baylor to clinch bowl eligibility.

The Bears are on a five-game winning streak of their own, playing some of their best football as they gear up for bowl season. Their defense has tightened up considerably in recent weeks, and their offense is clicking with consistency. READ MORE: Devin Neal Upstages Heisman Trophy Favorite Travis Hunter to Win National Honor

Saturday, noon ET (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Kansas by 1 1/2. Series record: Baylor leads 18-4. What's at stake? After becoming the first team in FBS history with a losing record to win three consecutive games against ranked opponents,

2. The Jayhawks have a long (and mostly losing-filled) history vs. Baylor. The Bears lead the all-time series 17-4. The last time Kansas beat Baylor was in 2007, when KU won 58-10. Kansas is 0-10 all-time vs. Baylor in Waco.