“I do not believe they will. They're gonna be losing.”

— Amanda Sloan, bartender, Germany

“Yes, I think we're gonna beat Missouri and Texas.”

— Lauren Scassellati, server, Blue Springs, Mo.

“Yes, I do. : KU is still very good, and they definitely have a chance to go to a nice bowl.”

— Sonny Peters, retired construction, Lawrence

“I do think they will. They are having to revamp and grow this year, but I have a lot of confidence in them, and I think they will.”

— Sarah Peters, retired, Lawrence