Filed by Jon Nyatawa at 8:25 p.m.

We're halfway through the battle for the North Division title and things have transpired rather predictably so far.

Both teams have brought a conservative offensive approach, but key mistakes have kept them from putting together too many successful drives. They've combined for 279 offensive yards.

Nebraska holds a 10-3 advantage, probably because the Huskers have committed fewer unforced errors. But Zac Lee's interception interception in the end zone may end up proving pretty costly. We'll see.

Some other halftime observations:

-- A little bit too much drama for Nebraska to end the half. Kansas State, which had already used its three timeouts, began its final possession with just 1:01 left on the clock. The Wildcats looked like they were just trying to run out the clock too. But Daniel Thomas' 24-yard run gave them a chance for some points. Josh Cherry missed a 51-yard field goal kick.

-- Take away Lee's meltdown in the red zone and he's had a pretty good evening so far. He's 9-for-14 for 92 yards. He's carried the ball seven times for 14 yards (though he lost 14 on that sack).

-- Roy Helu has 53 rushing yards in the first half, putting him over 1,000 yards for the season. It's the 29th time in Nebraska history that a back has eclipsed that mark.

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