No they are not. They have only beaten Lindenwood (think Devries with a football team) and Houston. Lindenwood and Houston? Really??? Suddenly with an expected win over Houston they are transformed into a champion. I don't think so.
I've heard how KU had leads in the fourth quarter. SO WHAT! It does not necessarily mean that they were the better team than Illinios, UNLV, and West Virginia. It could also be just as logically implied that they were lucky to just be in the lead late in the game. Heck, even hapless TCU beat KU handily.
With the possible exception of Illinios (and I personally think Colorado is better than Illinois) KSU would have easily beaten everyone on KU's schedule.
No, KU has a few pieces. KU still lacks depth. A wise man once told me that bad teams find ways to lose. That saying applies to KU.
KSU is the better team and will win by double digits tonight.