Texas vs Kansas State Betting Preview
A Big 12 battle is set for Saturday when the Texas Longhorns (5-3, 3-2 in Big 12) visit the Kansas State Wildcats (6-2, 4-1). Texas is fifth in the Big 12 and need this win to stay in the championship game race. Kansas State currently occupies the second spot in the Big 12 and would be in the championship game if the season ended today. Caesars Sportsbook has the opening line at Texas -1.5 and the over at 55.5 points scored.
Through eight games, Texas is scoring 36.4 points per game and are gaining 444.8 yards per game, 261.9 through the air and 182.9 on the ground. Defensively, the Longhorns are averaging 21.1 points against, and 370.9 yards allowed, 249.3 passing and 121.6 rushing.
After eight games, Kansas State is scoring 31.0 points per game and are gaining 413.1 yards per game, 185.1 through the air and 228.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Wildcats are averaging just 17.3 points against, and 354.9 yards allowed, 221.6 passing and 133.3 rushing.
Texas vs Kansas State Prediction
Last time out, Texas visited #11 Oklahoma State and left with a 41-34 defeat. Texas led 14-10 after the first quarter, 31-24 at the half, and 34-27 after three, but it was all Oklahoma State in the fourth. The Cowboys tied it up early in the fourth and secured the win with 3:09 left in the game. Quinn Ewers went 19/49 for 319 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions on the day. Bijan Robinson was a monster as he ran the ball 24 times for 140 yards, a 5.8 average, and one touchdown in the loss. Defensively, Texas allowed 535 total yards and forced two Oklahoma State turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
Kansas State hosted #9 Oklahoma State and blew the doors off them, winning 48-0. This was a complete no-contest as Kansas State scored 14 quick points in the first quarter and led 35-0 at the half. The Kansas State defense was all over the place and did not allow this potent Cowboys offense to score a single point. An impressive performance by Kansas State and a pathetic one by Oklahoma State. Will Howard went 21/37 for 296 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions on the day. Deuce Vaughn had a big day as he ran the ball 22 times for 158 yards, a 7.2 average, and one touchdown, and added another receiving touchdown. Defensively, Kansas State allowed 217 total yards and forced three Oklahoma State turnovers, two interceptions and one recovered fumble.
Series History: Texas has won five straight meetings and now lead the all-time series 12-10.
Pick: There are going to be points scored in this one. Give me the over in this College Football pick.