by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025
Game Time: 4:00 pm ET, Saturday, November 22, 2025
Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: ESPN2
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: KSU +17.5, Utah -17.5; Over/Under: 52.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: KSU +17, Utah -17; Over/Under: 52 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: KSU +17.5, Utah -17.5; Over/Under: 52.5 points
Season Record
Kansas State Wildcats: 5-5 (4-3) (8th place, Big 12)
Utah Utes: 8-2 (5-2) (3rd place, Big 12)
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Kansas State Wildcats: won their last game on the road against the Oklahoma State Cowboys 14-6.
Utah Utes: won their last game on the road against the Baylor Bears 55-28.
Kansas State Wildcats vs Utah Utes Preview and Analysis
Kansas State is entering this game with a 5-5 record overall and they have a 4-3 record in their conference games too. They are 3-2 in their home games, 2-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-1 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Oklahoma State 14-6. Avery Johnson was the starting QB and he completed 15/28 passes for 177 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Joe Jackson led the team in rushing yards with 69 and 1 TD. Jayce Brown led the receivers with 82 receiving yards on 3 receptions and 1 TD. Desmond Purnell led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Cody Stufflebean and Ryan Davis each led the defense in sacks with 1. Zashon Rich, VJ Payne, and Daniel Cobbs each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.
Utah is entering this game with an 8-2 record overall and they have a 5-2 record in their conference games too. They are 4-1 in their home games, 4-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Baylor 55-28. Devon Dampier was the starting QB and he completed 6/13 passes for 80 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Byrd Ficklin led the team in rushing yards with 166 and 2 TDs. Dallen Bentley led the receivers with 48 receiving yards on 3 receptions and 1 TD. Johnathan Hall led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Lander Barton and Kash Dillon each led the defense in sacks with 1. Elijah Davis and Trey Reynolds each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.
Kansas State vs Utah Prediction
The current betting odds have Utah listed as a 17.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Utah has looked really good in their games this season with their 8-2 record overall and their 5-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big 12. They are currently ranked inside the top 15 teams in the nation, but they are still right on the outside looking in for the CFP. Meanwhile, Kansas State hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 5-5 record overall and their 4-3 conference record which has them right in the middle of the Big 12. They have not been the team they were supposed to be this season as they had high hopes coming into the year but had a terrible start which really derailed them. They have looked better in their games lately and they are off a 14-6 win over Oklahoma State in their last one, but that isn't an impressive win and they have been barely getting by in a lot of their wins too. Utah has a lot of blow out wins under their belt and they have looked a lot better in their home games this year with their defense not giving up many points. Utah is also very tough to beat at home and has a great home advantage. Kansas State has been trying to put their season back together against bad teams lately, but this is a terrible situation for them against a Utah team that still has some hope of getting into the CFP. Utah has been rolling over teams at home all season and this game will be no different. The best way to place a bet here is on Utah to cover the spread in this game.
Kansas State Utah Prediction: Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, November 22, 2025 (4:00 pm ET start time) is Utah 45 K-State 13.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Kansas State Wildcats: 0-6 ATS after a bye week. 4-8 ATS after playing their last game on the road. 4-9 ATS vs. good offensive teams - scoring 31 or more points/game. 8-4 OVER as a road underdog. 5-2 OVER in a road game where the total is between 49.5 and 56.
Utah Utes: 25-11 ATS in all lined games. 23-10 ATS as a favorite. 9-4 ATS against ACC opponents. 13-5 ATS after a win by 17 or more points. 21-14 OVER as a favorite. 5-1 OVER when playing against a team with a losing record.
Key Injuries
Kansas State Wildcats: A. Romaine (LB) Out - Undisclosed. J. Brown (WR) Out - Undisclosed. J. Bradley (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. A. Talalele (OG) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Rowe (CB) Questionable - Undisclosed. L. Simmering (K) Questionable - Undisclosed. C. McCalister (S) Questionable - Undisclosed. G. Fitzpatrick (OG) Questionable - Personal. J. Vickers (OG) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Clemons (CB) Questionable - Undisclosed.
Utah Utes: H. Andrews (TE) Out - Undisclosed. D. Zipperer (WR) Out - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“Our guys showed up and our guys made play after play after play." - Chris Klieman after his team’s win against OK State in their last game.
“Byrd Ficklin was probably the biggest catalyst for us. When we needed it, he provided two huge runs for us. He's got a bright future, as I've said several times before, and he's just really provided a spark for us.” - Kyle Whittingham after his team’s win against Baylor in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Kansas State Wildcats
WR Tibbs, Jaron
WR Moise, Adonis
WR Brown, Jayce
TE Oakley, Garrett
TE Swanson, Will
QB Johnson, Avery
RB Jackson, Joe
Utah Utes
WR Merriweather, Tobias
WR Davis, Ryan
WR Buchanan, JJ
TE Bentley, Dallen
QB Dampier, Devon
RB Parker, Wayshawn
Statistical Leaders
Kansas State Wildcats
Passing: Avery Johnson (2,168)
Rushing: Joe Jackson (476)
Receiving: Jayce Brown (712)
Touchdowns: Avery Johnson (7)
Utah Utes
Passing: Devon Dampier (1,668)
Rushing: Wayshawn Parker (736)
Receiving: Ryan Davis (659)
Touchdowns: NaQuari Rogers (10)
Coaches:
Kansas State Wildcats: Chris Klieman (7th season)
Utah Utes: Kyle Whittingham (22nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
