Kansas Jayhawks (2-3) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (3-2)
October 17, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Kansas State Wildcats -4.5 / Kansas Jayhawks +4.5; Over/Under: 55.5
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The Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats meet in week 7 college football action from Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats Prediction.
Kansas Jayhawks Recap
The Kansas Jayhawks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 41-24 loss at the hands of Utah last time out to sit at 2-3 this season. After this game, Kansas will head home for a game against Baylor.
Jayhawks Drop 3 Of Last 4
Isaiah Marshall has thrown for 1,143 yards, 8 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 53.9% passing while Dylan Edwards leads Kansas in rushing with 318 yards and 3 touchdowns through 5 games this season. Isaiah Marshall sits behind Edwards on the ground with 255 yards and a touchdown. Nik McMillan leads the Jayhawks in receiving with 345 yards and 18 catches along with 3 touchdowns, while Nahzae Cox trails with 208 yards and 7 catches along with 2 touchdowns. On defense, Trey Lathan has a team-high 33 tackles while Kansas’s defense as a whole has combined for 5 sacks and 4 interceptions through 5 games this season.
Kansas State Wildcats Recap
The Kansas State Wildcats come into this game looking to bounce back from a 35-16 loss to Houston last time out to sit at 3-2 this season. After this game, Kansas State will head on the road for a game against Arizona State.
Wildcats Lose Back-To-Back Games
Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,092 yards, 9 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 63.8% passing while Avery Johnson leads Kansas State in rushing with 330 yards and 3 touchdowns through 5 games this season. Rodney Fields Jr. sits behind Johnson on the ground with 320 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jaron Tibbs leads the Wildcats in receiving with 201 yards and 20 catches along with 2 touchdowns, while Garrett Oakley trails with 196 yards and 16 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, Logan Bartley has a team-high 27 tackles while Kansas State’s defense as a whole has combined for 12 sacks and zero interceptions through 5 games this season.
Kansas Jayhawks @ Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends: Week 7
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- The favorite has won each of Kansas’ last nine games.
- Kansas has lost each of its last eight games as an underdog.
- Kansas has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Kansas’ last five games.
- Kansas has lost the first half in 20 of its last 21 October games as a road underdog.
- Kansas State has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas State has lost three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Kansas has won three of its last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Kansas State’s last three games.
- The road team has won the first quarter in each of Kansas State’s last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas’ last six October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Kansas State’s last five 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 3rd amongst qualified players for sack percentage (1.2%) this season.
Kansas Jayhawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Leroy Harris III/Geimere Latimer/Antwan Peek Jr. lead the Big 12 Conference for forced fumbles (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas State ranks 2nd among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (61.6).
- Kansas State ranks 3rd among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (133.4).
- Kansas has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Kansas ranks 6th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (15.8).
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats Prediction
I’m on Kansas and the points here. This has been Kansas State’s rivalry over the years, but I will say that I think Kansas has looked more competitive than I’d probably give them credit for. The Wildcats have been a disappointment once again compared to what their fan base hopes they’d be year after year, and I look for the Jayhawks to make this a game if they don’t win outright. Give me Kansas and the points here.
