Big 12 foes match up when the TCU Horned Frogs (4-1) and the Kansas State Wildcats (2-4) square off on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

The Horned Frogs are small favorites (-1.5) in their matchup against the Wildcats, with the over/under at 55.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Horned Frogs are -129 and the Wildcats are +109.)

Keep reading for our preview for this this matchup between the Horned Frogs and the Wildcats, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

TCU vs. Kansas State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Horned Frogs (-1.5)
• Moneyline: Horned Frogs (-129), Wildcats (+109)
• Total: 55.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX (KNIN-Boise, ID)
• Live Stream: Fubo

TCU vs. Kansas State betting info and stats

TCU has a 3-1-1 record against the spread this season. TCU has a 3-1 ATS record when favored by at least 1.5 points. In three games as a moneyline favorite, TCU is 3-0. Kansas State, through six games with a set spread so far this season, has gone 2-4-0 against the spread. When Kansas State is an underdog by 1.5 points or more, it is 1-0 ATS. This will be the second game this year Kansas State is the moneyline underdog. The Wildcats lost the first one.

TCU vs. Kansas State recent stats and trends

TCU Horned Frogs

• TCU is 2-0-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall over its last three contests.
• TCU and its opponents did not hit the over in any of those games.
• The last three TCU games averaged 58.3 total points, 2.8 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Kansas State Wildcats

• Kansas State has covered the spread twice in its last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Kansas State and its opponents have combined to hit the over two times in those games.
• The last three Kansas State games averaged 55.0 total points, 0.5 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

TCU vs. Kansas State key players

TCU Horned Frogs

• Josh Hoover has thrown for 1,517 yards (303.4 ypg) to lead TCU, completing 67.3% of his passes and collecting 15 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
• Kevorian Barnes has 204 rushing yards on 37 carries with one touchdown.
• Trent Battle has carried the ball 27 times for 154 yards (30.8 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Eric McAlister’s team-leading 385 yards as a receiver have come on 17 catches (out of 31 targets) with five touchdowns.
• Jordan Dwyer has grabbed 23 passes while averaging 65.0 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
• Joseph Manjack IV has racked up 20 receptions for 301 yards, an average of 60.2 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
• Kaleb Elarms-Orr, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has amassed 3.0 sacks, 5.0 TFL and 33 tackles.
• Jamel Johnson has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 31 tackles and three passes defended.

Kansas State Wildcats

• Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,358 yards (226.3 ypg) to lead Kansas State, completing 62.9% of his passes and recording 10 touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 209 yards (34.8 ypg) on 47 carries with three touchdowns.
• Dylan Edwards has racked up 205 yards (on 34 attempts) with two touchdowns.
• Jayce Brown has hauled in 390 receiving yards on 29 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
• Jaron Tibbs has 27 receptions (on 42 targets) for a total of 309 yards (51.5 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Garrett Oakley’s 31 targets have resulted in 21 grabs for 200 yards and two touchdowns.
• Tobi Osunsanmi has racked up 4.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 6.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
• Austin Romaine, Kansas State’s top tackler, has 34 tackles and 3.0 TFL this year.
• Mar’Quavious Moss has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 14 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended to his name.