Matchup: Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Venue: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ
Broadcast: FOX
Betting Odds: Wildcats favored by 1.0 points
Over/Under Total: 54.5
This Friday, September 12, 2025, the Arizona Wildcats (1-0) will face off against the Kansas State Wildcats (1-2) at Arizona Stadium. Oddsmakers have positioned Kansas State as 1.0-point underdogs in this exciting matchup, with a total set at 54.5 points.
The Kansas State Wildcats enter this game with a 1-2 record for the season. Their latest game ended in a narrow defeat against the Army Black Knights, with a final score of 24-21. In that game, Kansas State aimed to establish a ground game, carrying the ball 18 times for 74 yards—averaging 4.1 yards per attempt. Overall, they executed 43 plays totaling 246 yards. Defensively, they allowed 8 completions out of 12 attempts for a total of 95 passing yards, achieving a completion rate of 66.7%. On the ground, they faced challenges, yielding 237 rushing yards on 70 carries, averaging 3.4 yards per attempt.
As for offensive performance, the Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 26.7 points per game. They currently rank 112th in Division 1, with a rushing average of 109.0 yards per game. This season, they have amassed a total of 1,090 yards. In terms of scoring, Kansas State has achieved 6 touchdowns through the air and another 3 on the ground. They’ve recorded 48 first downs and have committed 11 penalties totaling 99 yards, while losing possession to the opposition 4 times.
In pass defense, Kansas State has allowed 530 yards, placing them 115th in Division 1. They’re giving up an average of 176.7 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 58.2%. Overall, they’re permitting 333.0 yards of total offense per game, ranking them 77th nationally. The defense has surrendered 4 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns, with opponents averaging 3.1 yards per carry and 156.3 rushing yards per game so far. Currently, Kansas State sits at 104th in the nation, allowing 27.7 points per game.
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On the other hand, the Arizona Wildcats boast a current record of 1-0. In their previous outing, they claimed victory with a resounding 48-3 win over the Weber State Wildcats. Arizona showcased offensive prowess with a total of 556 yards off 67 plays, averaging 8.3 yards per play. They managed 150 rushing yards on 39 attempts, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. Defensively, Arizona limited their opponents to 31 rushing attempts for 116 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and held the opposition’s passing game to a completion percentage of 41.7%, yielding only 68 yards on 10 completions out of 24 attempts.
The Arizona Wildcats are putting up an impressive 450.0 yards per game, positioning them 40th in Division 1. They’ve accrued a total of 134 yards in penalties from 18 infractions, ranking 11th nationally in this category. The Wildcats average 166.5 rushing yards per game, totaling 333 yards this season, and have achieved 47 first downs. In scoring, they rank 23rd in the nation, averaging 44.0 points per game. So far, Arizona has accumulated 567 passing yards, averaging 283.5 yards through the air, ranking 27th nationally.
On the defensive front, the Wildcats are allowing just 4.5 points per game, positioned 4th in Division 1. They have given up a total of 183 rushing yards (91.5 rushing yards per game) and have yet to concede a rushing touchdown this season. In the passing game, Arizona has also held opponents scoreless through the air, allowing an average of 145.5 passing yards per game, ranking 30th overall. The Wildcats’ defense has participated in 131 plays, placing them 71st in Division 1, with 2 fumble recoveries and 5 interceptions recorded so far.
Who will emerge victorious in this Wildcats vs. Wildcats clash against the spread?
Josh’s Prediction: Bet on the Wildcats +1.0
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