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Star wide receiver Ben Sinnott and the Kansas State Wildcats (3-1) meet the Oklahoma State Cowboys (2-2) on Friday at 7:30 PM ET, at Boone Pickens Stadium.
The Wildcats are expected to win by double digits (currently -11.5) versus the Cowboys. The over/under for this game is 53.5 points.
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Game Info for Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State
- Game Day: Friday, October 6, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Stadium: Boone Pickens Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State | -11.5 | -110 | -110 | 53.5 | -110 | -110 | -451 | +343 |
Kansas State Pick Insights
- Kansas State has posted a 3-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- Kansas State is 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 11.5-point favorites.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Kansas State’s four games with a set total.
Kansas State Stats & Insights
- On the offensive side of the ball, Kansas State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 14th-best in the FBS by putting up 482.3 yards per game. The defense ranks 45th (337.5 yards allowed per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Kansas State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 13th-best in the FBS by compiling 39.5 points per game. The Wildcats rank 32nd on defense (18.5 points allowed per game).
- With 264.3 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS, Kansas State has had to rely on their 28th-ranked passing offense (283.8 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Kansas State has been clicking on all fronts in the running game this season, ranking 25th-best in rushing offense (198.5 rushing yards per game) and eighth-best in rushing defense (73.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Kansas State has the 26th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (32.1% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been better on offense, ranking sixth-best with a 54.4% third-down percentage.
- With four forced turnovers (115th in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (18th in the FBS), Kansas State (0) owns the 67th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Kansas State’s Best Players
- Will Howard has thrown for 1,072 yards (268 ypg) to lead Kansas State, completing 65.5% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 123 rushing yards on 28 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- DJ Giddens has carried the ball 66 times for a team-high 423 yards on the ground and has found the end zone four times as a runner. He’s also tacked on 12 catches for 107 yards (26.8 per game).
- Treshaun Ward has piled up 168 yards on 37 carries, scoring one time. He’s grabbed seven passes for 72 yards (18 per game) and one touchdown, as well.
- Sinnott’s leads his squad with 247 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 16 catches (out of 25 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Phillip Brooks has hauled in 24 receptions totaling 226 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jadon Jackson has been the target of 17 passes and racked up 13 grabs for 179 yards, an average of 44.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Khalid Duke has four sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL and eight tackles.
- Austin Moore, Kansas State’s tackle leader, has 22 tackles, six TFL, and one sack this year.
- Will Lee III leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 12 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
Oklahoma State Betting Insights
- Oklahoma State is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Oklahoma State has gone over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
Oklahoma State Pick Insights
- Oklahoma State is posting 343.5 total yards per game on offense this season (102nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 371.3 total yards per game (71st-ranked).
- In terms of points scored Oklahoma State ranks 103rd in the FBS (22 points per game), and it is 57th on defense (23.8 points allowed per game).
- From an offensive perspective, Oklahoma State is putting up 221.8 passing yards per contest (86th-ranked). It ranks 77th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (233.8 passing yards allowed per game).
- From an offensive perspective, Oklahoma State is compiling 121.8 rushing yards per game (107th-ranked). It ranks 67th in the FBS defensively (137.5 rushing yards given up per game).
- Oklahoma State is putting up a 36.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (92nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 39% third-down rate (71st-ranked) on defense.
- Oklahoma State owns a -3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 105th in the FBS.
Oklahoma State’s Best Players
- Alan Bowman leads Oklahoma State with 513 yards on 53-of-100 passing with two touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
- Ollie Gordon is his team’s leading rusher with 37 carries for 230 yards, or 57.5 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
- Elijah Collins has racked up 102 yards (on 25 attempts) with one touchdown.
- Jaden Bray’s 210 receiving yards (52.5 yards per game) lead the team. He has 17 catches on 28 targets.
- De’Zhaun Stribling has put up a 201-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 15 passes on 27 targets.
- Jaden Nixon’s 12 targets have resulted in 10 grabs for 113 yards and one touchdown.
- Nathan Lau paces the team with two sacks, and also has one TFL and 15 tackles.
- Kendal Daniels, Oklahoma State’s top tackler, has 29 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
- Lyrik Rawls has a team-high one interception to go along with 21 tackles and one pass defended.
