| MATCHUP | Kansas State Wildcats | Arizona State Sun Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-2 | 3-3 |
| Spread | -2.5 -108 | +2.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | Over 55.5 (-108) | Under 55.5 (-112) |
| Where | Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ | |
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:45 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
In this article, we will formulate a Kansas State vs Arizona State Prediction for this College Football Week 8 matchup on Saturday, October 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Arizona State Sun Devils Preview
Arizona State has a 3-3 record and a 1-2 record in the Big 12. They are coming off a 25-53 road loss against Texas Tech and will face BYU and Colorado next.
Offensively, Arizona State averages 31.3 points per game, ranking 56th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 32 points per game, which is 120th. Arizona State averages 420.3 total yards per game (276.7 passing and 143.7 rushing), while allowing 373.2 total yards per game (156.8 rushing and 216.3 passing).
Cutter Boley leads Arizona State with 1,353 passing yards with 61.9% completed passes and 13 touchdowns. Kyson Brown leads the team in rushing yards with 329, while Reed Harris has a team-high 653 receiving yards and 41 receptions. Defensively, Owen Long has a team-high 54 total tackles (28 of them solo), while Julian Hugo leads the team with 3 sacks.
Kansas State Wildcats Preview
Kansas State has a 4-2 record and a 1-2 record in the Big 12. They are coming off a 35-24 home win against Kansas and will face Colorado and Oklahoma State next.
Offensively, Kansas State averages 35.5 points per game, ranking 33rd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 20 points per game, which is 41st. Kansas State averages 464.7 total yards per game (224.8 passing and 239.8 rushing), while allowing 296.3 total yards per game (160.0 rushing and 136.3 passing).
Avery Johnson leads Kansas State with 1,301 passing yards with 63.1% completed passes and 10 touchdowns and a team-high 462 rushing yards, while Jaron Tibbs has a team-high 268 receiving yards and 25 receptions. Defensively, Logan Bartley has a team-high 34 total tackles (25 of them solo), while Wendell Gregory leads the team with 2.5 sacks.
Kansas State Wildcats @ Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends: Week 8
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Arizona State has won five of its last six October games as a home underdog.
- Kansas State has lost three of its last four games as a road favorite.
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 11 games as a road favorite.
- Arizona State has covered the spread in five of its last six October games as a home underdog.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in three of Kansas State’s last four games.
- Arizona State has won the first half in each of its last five October games as a home underdog.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won nine of its last 10 October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona State has lost four of its last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas State has covered the spread in each of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas State has won the first quarter in four of its last five road games in October.
- Kansas State has won the first half in each of its last six October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas State’s last five road games in October have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Arizona State’s last three games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Arizona State Sun Devils Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Reed Harris ranks T5th amongst FBS players for receiving touchdowns (8) this season.
Kansas State Wildcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Avery Johnson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (9.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona State ranks T136th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-6.0).
- Arizona State ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (10.0).
- Kansas State ranks T2nd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.3).
- Kansas State ranks 2nd among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (59.3).
Kansas State vs Arizona State Prediction
In this Kansas State vs Arizona State prediction, Kansas State is coming as -3.5 road favorites. Arizona State has been weaker both offensively and defensively, having a bottom-20 defense in the entire country. I cannot side with a team that has allowed 53+ points in two of its last two games and Kansas State has been a top-41 team both offensively and defensively for a +15.5 point differential. Take Kansas State and lay the small number on the road in this one.