Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Kansas Jayhawks (2-5) are on their way to Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Kansas State Wildcats (6-1). Kansas State is 9.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 55.

The Kansas Jayhawks step onto the field holding a record of 2-5 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Jayhawks took the field against the Houston Cougars and walked away with a win by a score of 42-14. At the end of the game, they had 54 plays which gave them 467 yds. The Kansas Jayhawks ran the rock 33 different times and totaled 220 yds, which came out to an average of 6.7 yds per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Jayhawks conceded 98 yds on 32 attempts, which is 3.1 yds per rush allowed. Kansas relinquished 21 pass completions on 33 attempts for 237 yds, and a completion rate of 63.6%.

When talking about scoring, the Kansas Jayhawks are sitting at 30.4 PPG. As a team they're holding an average of 213.3 yards on the ground which has them sitting 16th in the nation. The Jayhawks have earned 2,856 total yards this season. With reference to scoring, Kansas has compiled 11 touchdowns through the air and 16 touchdowns via the ground. Kansas has compiled 150 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 36 penalties for 344 yds. They have turned the ball over 11 times.

The Jayhawks are ranked 68th in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 24.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.1 yards per running attempt and 148.7 rushing yards per game on the year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,041 rushing yards through 7 games. Regarding yards through the air, the Jayhawks are allowing 1,465 yards which puts them in 60th in Division 1. They have given up 209.3 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 60.2%. For the year, they have allowed 358.0 yards/contest ranking them 66th in D-1. They have granted 12 touchdowns by air as well as 6 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Wildcats head into this matchup 6-1 for this year. When they last played, the Wildcats walked away with a victory by a final of 45-18 against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Kansas State allowed 43 attempts on the ground for 152 yds (3.5 yards per rush). The Wildcats pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 46.9%, surrendering 143 yards on 15 for 32 through the air. The Wildcats finished the contest with a total of 412 yds while running 55 plays (7.5 yds per play). Kansas State ended up running for 4.4 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 114 yds on 26 attempts.

In terms of their ability to score points, the Wildcats are sitting 34th in the country by tallying 33.3 PPG. The Kansas State Wildcats average 428.1 yards per game, which ranks them 43rd in college football. The Kansas State offense has totaled 299 yds of penalties on 39 infractions, which is good for 88th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 5 picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have earned 141 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Wildcats have a total of 1,437 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 205.3 throwing yards per contest, which is ranked 88th in Division 1. They maintain an average of 222.9 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,560 yards in total.

Kansas State has given up a total of 582 yards rushing (83.1 yards/game) as well as 5 touchdowns rushing on the campaign. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns via the pass and 250.3 yards/game, which puts them in 109th in the country. They have compiled 2 fumbles recovered and 7 interceptions this season. The Wildcats defense has taken part in 444 plays, which ranks them 49th in D-1. The Wildcats are giving up 20.6 PPG, which has them ranked 37th in the nation. This season, they have allowed 144 total points.

Who will win tonight's Jayhawks/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Wildcats -9.5

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