WACO, Texas (AP) — Defending Big 12 champion Baylor needs a victory over No. 23 Kansas State to keep a clear path to the conference championship game. The teams are tied with No. 18 Texas for second place. Baylor will control its path to the title game with a victory. The Wildcats need a win and a loss by the Longhorns to control their fate. Baylor is on a three-game winning streak after beating Oklahoma. Kansas State is coming off a loss to the Longhorns.