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Kansas vs Kansas State

Kansas visit Kansas State in Week 7. The model favors Kansas State by 13.8. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
20%
80%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Matchup odds
Consensus line · 1 book
Spread
KSU -7.5
Total (O/U)
54.5
Favorite
KSU
Moneyline win probability (implied from the spread)

Real consensus line across 1 sportsbook. Spread and total are the current market number; the win probabilities are implied from the spread.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025 stats, 2026 SP+
#64SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#24
#51FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#38
1516EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1674
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.0.8%
KansasKansas Statesolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Kansas State lead 12-0
Kansas State have won the last 12
20162025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
42-17
Kansas State
at Kansas
2024
29-27
Kansas State
at Kansas State
2023
31-27
Kansas State
at Kansas
2022
47-27
Kansas State
at Kansas State
2021
35-10
Kansas State
at Kansas
2020
55-14
Kansas State
at Kansas State
2019
38-10
Kansas State
at Kansas
2018
21-17
Kansas State
at Kansas State
2017
30-20
Kansas State
at Kansas
2016
34-19
Kansas State
at Kansas State
2015
45-14
Kansas State
at Kansas
2014
51-13
Kansas State
at Kansas State
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When do Kansas and Kansas State play?

Week 7 of 2026, on Oct 17, 2026 at Kansas State.

Who is favored?

The model projects Kansas State by 13.8 (80% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Kansas State lead 12-0 over the meetings in our records.

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