Arizona State Sun Devils defeat Kansas State Wildcats 28-17: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Kansas State Wildcats 17, Arizona State Sun Devils 28
The Arizona State Sun Devils beat the Kansas State Wildcats 28-17 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Mountain America Stadium. The Arizona State Sun Devils covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 52.5, with 45 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The Arizona State Sun Devils led 14-10 at halftime. They outscored the Kansas State Wildcats 14-7 in the second half, 14-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They trailed by 3 points after the third quarter and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jacob Knuth (Kansas State Wildcats): 26/41 passing for 194 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Jaron Tibbs (Kansas State Wildcats): 9 catches for 57 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Cardae Mack (Arizona State Sun Devils): 26 carries for 159 yards, 4 rushing touchdowns.
- Reed Harris (Arizona State Sun Devils): 6 catches for 147 yards.
Who covered the spread in Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils?
The Arizona State Sun Devils covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 11 points.
The spread opened at Kansas State Wildcats -3.5 and closed at Kansas State Wildcats -1.5.
Did Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils go over or under the total?
The game went under: 45 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, under by 7.5. 24 of the 45 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 56.5 and closed at 52.5.
How did AiQ's Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Kansas State Wildcats to win at -118, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Arizona State Sun Devils team total 26.5: the over, paying -108, with 28 scored.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the over, paying +105, with 14 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half moneyline: Arizona State Sun Devils won the first half, paying -120.
- First-half spread: Arizona State Sun Devils -0.5 covered, paying +102.
- Kansas State Wildcats team total 26.5: the under, paying -115, with 17 scored.
- First-half total 26.5: the under, paying -112, with 24 points scored.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Kansas State Wildcats at -115 and the Arizona State Sun Devils at -105. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Kansas State Wildcats a 51% favorite. The Arizona State Sun Devils won as the underdog at -105: $95.24 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Kansas State Wildcats, the price before the game was -118: priced below fair (−6.0% value).
The spread moved toward the Arizona State Sun Devils between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 56.5 to 52.5, and the game went under.
Kansas State Wildcats and Arizona State Sun Devils betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Kansas State Wildcats 4-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times.
This result left the Arizona State Sun Devils 4-3 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times.
What's next for Kansas State Wildcats and Arizona State Sun Devils?
Next for the Kansas State Wildcats: at the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Arizona State Sun Devils: at the BYU Cougars on Saturday, October 31, 2026.