Matchup: Fresno State Bulldogs vs Kansas Jayhawks
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Venue: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS
Broadcast: FOX
Betting Odds: Jayhawks favored by 13.0 points
Over/Under Total: 50.5
On August 23, 2025, the Kansas Jayhawks (5-7 last season) will face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs (6-7 last season) at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Kansas opens as 13.0-point favorites, while the total is projected at 50.5 points.
Last season, the Fresno State Bulldogs finished with a 6-7 record. In their final game against the NIU Huskies, they suffered a loss, ending the game at 28-20. The Bulldogs ran a total of 56 plays, accumulating 328 yards. They rushed 27 times for 117 yards, achieving an average of 4.3 yards per attempt. Defensively, they allowed 161 yards on 48 carries, averaging 3.4 yards per rush. In terms of passing defense, Fresno State allowed 19 completions on 31 attempts for 207 yards, equating to a 61.3% completion rate.
Throughout the previous season, the Bulldogs recorded a total of 4,428 yards of offense. They scored 20 touchdowns via passing and 21 on the ground, while committing 17 turnovers. Offensively, Fresno State managed 244 first downs and committed 81 penalties resulting in 711 yards. They averaged 98.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 124th nationally. The scoring output for the Bulldogs was an average of 26.1 points per game.
Defensively, the Bulldogs ranked 65th in college football, allowing 24.8 points per game. They conceded an average of 3.8 yards per carry and a total of 139.4 rushing yards per game, yielding 1,812 rushing yards over 13 games. In the passing department, they allowed 2,811 yards, placing them 70th in Division 1, with an average of 216.2 passing yards allowed per game and a completion percentage of 54.6%. Overall, they surrendered 355.6 total yards per contest, ranking 52nd nationally, including 21 touchdown passes and 14 rushing touchdowns.
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The Kansas Jayhawks finished their last season with a 5-7 record. In their final matchup against the Baylor Bears, they were defeated 45-17. On the ground, Kansas averaged 6.8 yards per carry, accumulating 211 yards on 31 attempts. The Jayhawks finished with a total of 491 yards, executing 54 plays with an average of 9.1 yards per play. However, their passing defense struggled, yielding a 74.2% completion rate and 310 yards through the air, allowing 23 completions out of 31 attempts. On the ground, they conceded 293 yards on 50 carries, averaging 5.9 yards per rush.
Last season, the Jayhawks averaged 420.2 yards per game, positioning them 37th in the nation. Kansas’ offense incurred 464 yards in penalties across 54 violations, ranking 128th in the country in this aspect. They averaged 211.4 rushing yards per contest, totaling 2,537 yards for the season. The team threw 12 interceptions and allowed 5 fumbles to be recovered by opponents while gaining 258 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Jayhawks ranked 52nd nationally, averaging 29.7 points per game. They threw for 2,506 yards last season, averaging 208.8 passing yards per game, which ranked them 90th in the nation.
On defense, Kansas allowed 26.0 points per game, putting them at 76th in Division 1. They conceded a total of 1,842 rushing yards (153.5 yards per game) and allowed 10 rushing touchdowns last year. Overall, they gave up 312 total points. In the passing game, the Jayhawks allowed 25 touchdowns along with 239.1 passing yards per game, ranking them 104th in Division 1. The Kansas defense was on the field for 772 plays, ranking them 16th in Division 1, while they managed to recover 5 fumbles and intercept 12 passes throughout the last season.
Who comes out on top in this exciting college football showdown between the Bulldogs and Jayhawks?
Expert Pick: Back the Jayhawks -13.0
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