Kansas State Wildcats defeat Kansas Jayhawks 35-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · NCAAF · Kansas Jayhawks 24, Kansas State Wildcats 35
Kansas State Wildcats defeated Kansas Jayhawks 35-24 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday, October 17, covering the -3 spread. The game went over 55.5, finishing at 59 points.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats final score and game recap
Kansas opened with 17 first-quarter points while Kansas State managed 7. The Wildcats answered in the second quarter with 11 points to trail 17-18 at halftime. Kansas State took a 25-24 lead after the third quarter, then pulled away with 10 fourth-quarter points to seal the win.
Isaiah Marshall led Kansas with 14 carries for 117 yards and completed 12 of 26 passes for 151 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Joe Jackson powered Kansas State on the ground with 27 carries for 159 yards and a rushing touchdown. Avery Johnson added 12 carries for 132 yards for the Wildcats.
Who covered the spread in Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats?
Kansas State Wildcats covered the -3 spread, winning by 11 points. The line opened at -4.5 for Kansas State and softened to -3, with money shifting toward Kansas by 1.5 points.
Did Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats go over or under the total?
The game went over 55.5, finishing at 59 points—a 3.5-point overage. Scoring by quarter: Kansas Jayhawks 17-0-7-0, Kansas State Wildcats 7-11-7-10.
How did AiQ's Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats predictions do?
AiQ posted a 13-9 record across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Kansas State Wildcats at -149 – WIN (+$67.11 on a $100 bet)
- Player props: 12-9 – (+$197.65 on $100 per pick at listed prices)
Player prop losses concentrated on Kansas State rushers, where AiQ underestimated yardage totals for Joe Jackson (159 actual vs. 42.5 under) and Avery Johnson (132 actual vs. 44.5 under).
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats player prop results
AiQ's player-prop slate finished 12-9, netting $197.65 profit on $100 per pick.
- Jaron Tibbs under 4.5 receptions at -142 – actual 5 – LOSS
- Avery Johnson under 44.5 rushing yards at -110 – actual 132 – LOSS
- Dylan Edwards over 67.5 rushing yards at -112 – actual 57 – LOSS
- Joe Jackson under 42.5 rushing yards at -112 – actual 159 – LOSS
- Rodney Fields Jr. under 69.5 rushing yards at -112 – actual 66 – WIN
- Dylan Edwards anytime touchdown at -235 – actual 1 – WIN
- Isaiah Marshall over 37.5 rushing yards at -112 – actual 117 – WIN
- Josh Manning under 37.5 receiving yards at -116 – actual 24 – WIN
- Jaron Tibbs under 54.5 receiving yards at -116 – actual 67 – LOSS
- Isaiah Marshall over 220.5 passing yards at -112 – actual 151 – LOSS
- Josh Manning under 3.5 receptions at -120 – actual 2 – WIN
- Isaiah Marshall under 1.5 passing touchdowns at -166 – actual 1 – WIN
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
- Kansas Jayhawks team total 26.5: Under (paid -108); they scored 24
- Kansas State Wildcats team total 28.5: Over (paid -115); they scored 35
- First-half spread: Kansas Jayhawks +1.5 covered (paid -110)
- First-half moneyline: Kansas State Wildcats won the first half (paid -142)
- First-quarter total 12.5: Over (paid -120); 24 points were scored
- First-half total 27.5: Over (paid -120); 35 points were scored
- First-quarter moneyline: Kansas Jayhawks won the first quarter (paid +120)
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline listed Kansas Jayhawks at +125 and Kansas State Wildcats at -149, implying a 43% win probability for Kansas and 57% for Kansas State after removing the 4.3% vig. AiQ's calibrated estimate matched the market at 59%, but the best available price was -146 at FanDuel—a negative-EV line. The spread opened at -4.5 for Kansas State and closed at -3, with late money favoring Kansas, yet Kansas State still covered the final line.
Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats betting trends: 2026 season
Kansas Jayhawks sit 2-4 overall, 2-2 at home and 0-2 on the road. They are 2-4 against the spread in six games with a recorded closing line and have hit the over four times and the under twice. Their last five results: L, L, W, L, L, leaving them on a two-game losing streak.
Kansas State Wildcats are 4-2 overall, 4-1 at home and 0-1 away. They are 3-3 against the spread in six games with a recorded closing line and have gone over the total four times and under twice. Their recent five results: W, L, L, W, W.
What's next for Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats?
Kansas Jayhawks will host Baylor Bears on Saturday, October 24. Kansas State Wildcats travel to face Arizona State Sun Devils the same day.