The Kansas State Wildcats (7-1) face off against the Houston Cougars (3-5) on Saturday, November 2nd. This game will be played at TDECU Stadium in Houston and televised on FOX. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 3:30 ET.

Kansas State Wildcats vs Houston Cougars

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Kansas State Offense Breakdown

Kansas State’s offense has been driven by their run game, ranking 7th nationally with 224.6 rushing yards per game. DJ Giddens leads the team with 945 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry and scoring four touchdowns. The Wildcats are 30th in scoring, averaging 32.8 points per game, and are ranked 24th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10.

Avery Johnson has thrown for 1,654 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions, with a passer rating of 101. Kansas State ranks 78th in passing yards per game, averaging 211.2 yards. Jayce Brown leads the receiving corps with 518 yards and three touchdowns.

Houston Offense Breakdown

Houston’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 14.1 points per game, placing them 101st in the nation. They rank 112th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their third-down conversion rate is low at 27.8%, and they are 121st in passing yards, averaging 153.4 yards per game. Quarterback Donovan Smith has thrown for 867 yards with four touchdowns and eight interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 68.

Smith has completed 65.4% of his passes, and Houston ranks 24th in completion percentage nationally. They are 32nd in rushing attempts, averaging 147.9 yards per game on the ground. Re’Shaun Sanford II leads the team with 294 rushing yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Stephon Johnson has 223 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Kansas State Team Defense

Kansas State’s defense, ranked 39th nationally, is giving up an average of 21.4 points per game. In their latest game, they allowed 27 points but managed to secure a 29-27 win. Kansas State’s defense gave up 401 total yards, including 192 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns, while also allowing 209 passing yards but recording one interception.

Opponents are averaging 245.1 passing yards per game against Kansas State, ranking the Wildcats 129th in the nation. Quarterbacks have completed 62.4% of their passes with a passer rating of 87.6. On the ground, Kansas State’s defense has been strong, allowing just 107.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 23rd nationally.

Kansas State Team Defense

Houston’s defense has allowed 22.4 points per game this season, ranking 47th nationally. In their recent game against Utah, they gave up just 14 points, allowing 12 first downs and 306 total yards, including 90 rushing yards on 26 attempts and 216 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.

Opponents have averaged 140.6 rushing yards per game on 31.8 attempts against Houston, while quarterbacks have posted a 94.1 passer rating, completing 62.6% of their throws for an average of 179.1 passing yards per game, which ranks Houston’s pass defense 28th in the country.

Kansas State vs Houston Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Kansas State has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 29 points per game.
• Across the Houston Cougars last ten home games, the team averaged 20 points per game while allowing 29. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 3-7 straight-up.
• The last ten games that Houston was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Kansas State Wildcats have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.

Wildcats vs Cougars Prediction

With the over/under line set at 46.5 points, our projection of 41 points suggests that taking the under could be a smart play in this Kansas State vs. Houston matchup.

Kansas State is favored by -12.5 points, and we have them winning the game 23-18. While Houston is the underdog, we like their chances to cover the spread in a closer-than-expected game.

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