The Kansas Jayhawks (4-3) and the Kansas State Wildcats (3-4) play on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in a battle of Big 12 foes.

The Jayhawks are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5), versus the Wildcats. The over/under for this matchup is 55.5 points.

Read on for our betting primer for this this game between the Jayhawks and the Wildcats, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Kansas vs. Kansas State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Jayhawks (-3.5)
• Moneyline: Jayhawks (-164), Wildcats (+139)
• Total: 55.5 points

Kansas vs. Kansas State betting info and stats

Kansas has three wins against the spread through seven opportunities so far this season (3-4-0). Kansas has covered the spread three times when listed as the favorite by 3.5 or more points this season (3-2 ATS). Kansas has won three of its four games played as the moneyline favorite this season. Kansas State has won three games against the spread this season (3-4-0). When Kansas State is an underdog of 3.5 points or more, it has always covered the spread (1-0 ATS). This will be the third game this year Kansas State is an underdog on the moneyline, after split the two games.

Kansas vs. Kansas State recent stats and trends

Kansas Jayhawks

• Kansas has covered the spread once in its last three contests while putting together a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• Kansas’ last three games have ended with an average of 56.5 points scored. That’s 1.0 more point than this contest’s over/under.

Kansas State Wildcats

• Kansas State is a perfect 3-0 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those contests.
• Kansas State and its opponents have combined to hit the over in all three of those games.
• The last three Kansas State games averaged 54.8 total points, 0.7 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Kansas vs. Kansas State key players

Kansas Jayhawks

• Jalon Daniels has compiled 1,752 yards (250.3 ypg) on 130-of-186 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 191 rushing yards (27.3 ypg) on 65 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
• Leshon Williams has racked up 314 yards on 55 carries while finding paydirt five times as a runner. He’s also caught three passes for 65 yards (16.3 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
• This season, Daniel Hishaw Jr. has carried the ball 43 times for 231 yards (46.2 per game) and one touchdown.
• Emmanuel Henderson Jr.’s 530 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 48 times and has totaled 31 catches and four touchdowns.
• Boden Groen has caught 25 passes while averaging 44.3 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
• Cam Pickett has hauled in 24 catches for 309 yards, an average of 44.1 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
• Leroy Harris III leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
• Trey Lathan has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 48 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception so far.

Kansas State Wildcats

• Avery Johnson has been a dual threat for Kansas State this season. He has 1,556 passing yards (222.3 per game) while completing 62.8% of his passes. He’s tossed 13 touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 238 yards (34.0 ypg) on 60 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• Joe Jackson has run for 313 yards on 75 carries so far this year while scoring one time on the ground.
• Jayce Brown’s 417 receiving yards (69.5 yards per game) are a team high. He has 32 catches on 52 targets with three touchdowns.
• Jaron Tibbs has put up a 360-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 30 passes on 47 targets.
• Garrett Oakley’s 38 targets have resulted in 25 receptions for 271 yards and four touchdowns.
• Tobi Osunsanmi paces the team with 4.0 sacks, and also has 6.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
• Austin Romaine is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 38 tackles and 3.0 TFL.
• Desmond Purnell leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 31 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.