The Kansas Jayhawks football team will look to continue its winning streak and clinch a bowl berth with a win against Baylor on Saturday at McLane Stadium. The Jayhawks (5-6, 4-4 Big 12) have beaten three straight ranked opponents over the past three weeks: Iowa State, BYU and Colorado.

Kansas now has to win its regular-season finale to become bowl eligible after becoming the first team in FBS history with a losing record to win three consecutive games against ranked opponents.

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

The Bears and the Jayhawks are the two hottest teams in the conference. Baylor has won five straight games, mostly all by blowout margins. Kansas has won three consecutive games against ranked teams. This matchup has the makings of a league championship preview with playoff implications ... and yet you can’t find either team in the top 25.

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.

Check out everything Kansas football coach Lance Leipold had to say Monday ahead of the Jayhawks' game Saturday on the road against Baylor.