10/17 - 12:00 PM EDT at Bill Snyder Family Stadium · 2026 NCAAF Season
The Kansas Jayhawks head to face the Kansas State Wildcats in a NCAA - Football matchup that carries real weight for both sides. The game is set for 10/17 - 12:00 PM EDT, and will be played at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Heading into the contest, the Kansas Jayhawks sit at 2-3 while the Kansas State Wildcats are 3-2, setting up a matchup where every possession and every quarter could matter.
Fans looking to catch the action can tune in on FS1. As always, broadcast availability can vary by region, so it's worth double-checking local listings closer to kickoff to avoid missing the opening possession.
According to advanced matchup modeling, the Kansas State Wildcats enter this game as the favorite, projected with a 61% chance to win compared to a 39% probability for the Kansas Jayhawks. That projection factors in team performance, recent form, and head-to-head trends, though as any NCAAF fan knows, percentages don't play the game — the Kansas Jayhawks will have every opportunity to defy the odds on the field.
Momentum heading into game day tells its own story. Kansas State Wildcats have gone 3-2 over their last 5 games (W-W-W-L-L); Kansas Jayhawks have gone 2-3 over their last 5 games (W-L-L-W-L). Recent form is often one of the most reliable indicators of how a team will perform under pressure, and both sides will be looking to carry that momentum, or reverse it, in this matchup.
Standings context adds another layer to this matchup. The Kansas Jayhawks currently hold a record of - with a win percentage of . The Kansas State Wildcats sit at -, good for a win percentage. Every game at this stage of the NCAAF season carries playoff and seeding implications, which only raises the stakes for both teams involved.
Individual performances are often the deciding factor in games like this. Kansas State Wildcats is paced by Avery Johnson in passing yards (104/163, 1,092 YDS, 9 TD, 3 INT); Kansas Jayhawks is paced by Isaiah Marshall in passing yards (76/141, 1,143 YDS, 8 TD, 4 INT). Keep an eye on these key contributors, as their production will likely go a long way in deciding the final outcome.
This NCAAF matchup will be played at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS. Temperatures on game day are expected to be around 47°F, which could play a role in how both teams approach their game plan.
Whether you're following along for fantasy implications, playoff seeding, or simply love a good NCAAF matchup, Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats has the makings of a game worth your full attention. With the Kansas State Wildcats favored but the Kansas Jayhawks more than capable of pulling off the upset, this is a matchup where the final score is far from a foregone conclusion.
Check back on this page for live score updates, real-time standings, and post-game recaps as soon as the final whistle blows.