Venue & Game Info
Stadium: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET (11:00 AM CT local)
Broadcast: TNT / HBO Max
Weather Forecast: Sunny, 63°F at kickoff, light winds (5–8 mph), no precipitation expected.
Team Recent Form
Kansas Jayhawks:
Last game: 42-17 loss vs. Texas Tech
Offense: 32.4 PPG, 410 YPG
Defense: 23.6 PPG allowed, 368 YPG allowed
Strength: QB Jalon Daniels’ efficiency and a balanced attack.
Kansas State Wildcats:
Last game: 41-28 win vs. TCU
Offense: 29.4 PPG, 395 YPG
Defense: 27.0 PPG allowed, 372 YPG allowed
Strength: QB Avery Johnson’s dual-threat ability and opportunistic defense (+6 turnover margin).
Injury Report
Kansas: No major injuries reported; defense healthier after bye week.
Kansas State: RB Dylan Edwards (questionable), depth at RB could be tested.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jalon Daniels (KU): 1,752 yards, 18 TD, 2 INT, 69.9% completion; also 191 rushing yards.
WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (KU): Top target, key to breaking K-State’s secondary.
QB Avery Johnson (KSU): 1,556 yards, 13 TD, 2 INT; 238 rushing yards, 3 TD – true dual threat.
RB Joe Jackson (KSU): 110 yards vs. TCU, emerging as lead back.
LB Bangally Kamara (KU): Defensive anchor, tasked with containing Johnson’s mobility.
Series History
All-time: Kansas State leads 66–49–5.
Recent: K-State has won 16 straight vs. Kansas (last KU win in 2008).
At Lawrence: K-State has won 8 straight.
Betting Trends
Kansas: 3-4 ATS this season; 3-2 ATS as favorite.
Kansas State: 3-4 ATS; 1-0 ATS as underdog of 3+ points.
Totals: Both teams average combined 61.8 PPG, above the O/U line.
Head-to-Head: K-State 4-0 SU last 4 vs. Kansas; ATS split 2-2.
Projection: Kansas 31 – Kansas State 27
Game Odds
Kansas State Wildcats 56
Kansas Jayhawks – 3
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025
