- Matchup: Colorado Buffaloes vs Kansas State Wildcats
- Event Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Venue: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS
- Broadcast: FS1
- Betting Odds: Wildcats favored by (-17.0)
- Total Points: 51
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This game will take place at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, where the Kansas State Wildcats (5-6) are set to compete against the Colorado Buffaloes (3-8) on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The Buffaloes enter as 17-point underdogs, with the total points line established at 51.
The Colorado Buffaloes come into this matchup with a disappointing 3-8 record this season. Their most recent game ended in a loss to the Arizona State Sun Devils, with a final score of 42-17. In that match, the Buffaloes ran 69 plays, accumulating 300 yards. They rushed the ball 30 times for 135 yards, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. However, they struggled defensively, allowing 355 rushing yards on 45 attempts, averaging 7.9 yards per carry. In the air, Colorado gave up 225 yards on 12 completions from 26 attempts, reflecting a completion rate of 46.2%.
The Buffaloes are averaging 21.5 points per game and rank 108th in Division 1 for rushing, with an average of 123.3 rushing yards per game. Overall, Colorado has recorded 3,618 total yards during the season. In terms of scoring, they have secured 17 touchdown passes and 13 rushing touchdowns. The team boasts 190 offensive first downs but has been penalized 68 times for 600 yards, while fumbling the ball 17 times.
Defensively, the Buffaloes have allowed 2,323 passing yards, placing them 56th in Division 1, with an average of 211.2 passing yards allowed per game and a completion percentage of 55.4%. On average, they concede 435.2 yards per game, ranking them 127th nationally. They have surrendered 18 touchdowns through the air and 22 on the ground, allowing opponents to rush for an average of 5.3 yards per carry and 224 rushing yards per game, totaling 2,464 yards in the season. As a result, Colorado’s defense ranks 115th in college football, allowing 31.1 points per game.
The Kansas State Wildcats enter this game with a record of 5-6. In their last outing, the Wildcats faced defeat against the Utah Utes, with a nail-biting score of 51-47. Kansas State excelled offensively, averaging an impressive 11.2 yards per carry, totaling 472 rushing yards on 42 attempts. The team accounted for 574 total yards, running 65 plays, averaging 8.8 yards per play. Defensively, Kansas State allowed a completion percentage of 52.9%, surrendering 259 yards on 18 completions from 34 attempts, and gave up 292 rushing yards on 50 attempts, equating to 5.8 yards per carry.
On average, the Kansas State Wildcats generate 374.5 yards of offense per game, ranking them 82nd in Division 1. The team has accumulated 409 penalty yards from 45 infractions, placing them 128th in D-1 for penalties. They average 168.2 rushing yards per game and have amassed a total of 1,850 rushing yards. They’ve recorded 7 interceptions, lost 8 fumbles, and achieved 191 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Wildcats rank 49th nationally, averaging 29.9 points per game. Additionally, Kansas State has collected 2,270 passing yards, averaging 206.4 passing yards per contest, ranking them 92nd nationally.
Defensively, the Wildcats are allowing an average of 27.8 points per game, ranking them 91st in the nation. They have allowed 1,814 rushing yards (164.9 yards per game) and 21 rushing touchdowns this season. In pass defense, the Wildcats surrendered 14 touchdowns and an average of 227.0 passing yards per game, placing them 79th in the country. Kansas State’s defense has been on the field for 803 plays, ranking 129th in Division 1, tallying 13 fumbles and 12 interceptions throughout the season. They have given up a total of 306 points.
Which team will emerge victorious in this Buffaloes vs. Wildcats college football matchup?
Expert Prediction: Bet on the Wildcats -17.0
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