| MATCHUP | Kansas Jayhawks | Kansas State Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-3 | 3-2 |
| Spread | +4.5 -110 | -4.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +164 | -198 |
| Total | Over 55.5 (-105) | Under 55.5 (-115) |
| Where | Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS | |
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FS1 | |
In this article we will formulate a Kansas vs Kansas State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 17th at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 7 matchup.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are 2-3 (0-2) this season after they lost to Utah by a score of 41-24 in their last game. Kansas trailed 21-17 at halftime and 27-24 after three quarters, but they allowed two touchdowns in the fourth to seal the loss. The Jayhawks were out gained by a total of 545-391, went 4-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Isaiah Marshall threw for 333 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Cam Pickett caught eight passes for 134 yards. Dylan Edwards rushed nine times for 22 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Kansas defeated Middle Tennessee by a score of 55-0, but lost to Arizona State by a score of 24-17 before that. The Jayhawks have scored 33.6 points per game with 260.8 passing yards and 214.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.8 points against per game this season. Isaiah Marshall has thrown for 1,143 yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are 3-2 (0-2) this year after they lost to Houston by a score of 35-16 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 21-3 at halftime and they were outscored 14-13 in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats were out gained by a total of 475-299, went 6-13 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Avery Johnson threw for 182 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Garrett Oakley caught three passes for 49 yards and one score. Rodney Fields Jr rushed 14 times for 46 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Kansas State lost to Cincinnati by a score of 31-26, but did defeat Tulane by a score of 31-20 before that. The Wildcats have scored 35.6 points per game with 228.0 passing yards and 216.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 19.2 points against per game this season. Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,092 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions this year.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won each of its last six home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas has lost seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Kansas has failed to cover the spread in 10 of its last 11 October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in six of Kansas’ last seven games.
- Kansas has lost the first half in 21 of its last 23 road games in October.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of the last three games between Kansas and Kansas State.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of Kansas’ last 12 October games as a road underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Kansas State’s last seven October games as a home favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Kansas State Wildcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Avery Johnson ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (8.5) this season.
Kansas Jayhawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Dylan Edwards leads Kansas for touchdowns (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas State ranks T133rd among FBS teams for sacks this season (2.0).
- Kansas State ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.8).
- Kansas ranks 131st among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (1.8).
- Kansas ranks 10th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+10.2).
Kansas vs Kansas State Prediction
Kansas State comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they have allowed 66 points during that span. The Wildcats have struggled on defense, but they have scored 26+ points in four of their five games. Kansas has lost three of their last four games and they only have one FBS win so far this year. The Jayhawks have also had defensive issues, as they have allowed 38+ points in two of their last four games. This is a huge game for each side, but I think the teams are pretty even, so I will take the points with Kansas here.