The Kansas Jayhawks (3-1) host a Big 12 showdown against the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-1) on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

The Jayhawks are the favorites (-4.5) in their matchup against the Bearcats, with the over/under at 56.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Jayhawks are -205 and the Bearcats are +170.)

Below you can find our preview for this this game between the Jayhawks and the Bearcats, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Kansas vs. Cincinnati betting lines

• Spread favorite: Jayhawks (-4.5)
• Moneyline: Jayhawks (-205), Bearcats (+170)
• Total: 56.5 points

Kansas vs. Cincinnati betting info and stats

Kansas has won twice against the spread this season (2-2-0). Kansas has covered the spread in two games when the favorite by at least 4.5 points (a 2-1 ATS record). Kansas has won both games as a moneyline favorite this season. Cincinnati has won twice against the spread so far this season (2-1-0). When Cincinnati is an underdog of 4.5 points or more, it has always covered the spread (1-0 ATS). Cincinnati has played a game as the underdog on the moneyline one time so far this season, and failed to pick up the victory.

Kansas vs. Cincinnati key players

Kansas Jayhawks

• Jalon Daniels has 817 passing yards for Kansas, completing 66.7% of his passes and collecting 12 touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 151 rushing yards (37.8 ypg) on 26 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• Leshon Williams has 186 rushing yards on 28 carries with two touchdowns. He’s also added two catches for 55 yards (27.5 per game) and one touchdown via the passing game.
• Daniel Hishaw Jr. has carried the ball 35 times for 178 yards (44.5 per game) and one touchdown.
• Emmanuel Henderson Jr.’s leads his squad with 221 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 18 receptions (out of 26 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
• Levi Wentz has grabbed eight passes while averaging 36.0 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
• Cam Pickett has racked up 11 grabs for 132 yards, an average of 33.0 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
• Leroy Harris III paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and nine tackles.
• Trey Lathan, Kansas’ leading tackler, has 26 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Lyrik Rawls has a team-high one interception to go along with 19 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.

Cincinnati Bearcats

• Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 655 yards (218.3 ypg) to lead Cincinnati, completing 70.3% of his passes and collecting eight touchdown passes and one interception this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 175 yards (58.3 ypg) on 22 carries with four touchdowns.
• Tawee Walker has run for 151 yards across 24 carries, scoring one touchdown.
• Jeff Caldwell has totaled nine catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 172 (57.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 12 times and has one touchdown.
• Caleb Goodie has eight receptions (on 13 targets) for a total of 160 yards (53.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Cyrus Allen’s 12 catches (on 16 targets) have netted him 145 yards (48.3 ypg) and three touchdowns.
• Brian Simms III has collected 2.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Jake Golday, Cincinnati’s tackle leader, has 25 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.