Overview
- Kickoff is set for Saturday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. CT at Bill Snyder Family Stadium with FS1 televising the game.
- The Big 12 released its Week 5 player availability report on Sept. 24 listing multiple Kansas State and UCF players as out or questionable.
- Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said running back Dylan Edwards is "ready to roll" and expected to be a significant part of the offense.
- UCF coach Scott Frost said tight end Dylan Wade sustained a separated shoulder and edge rusher Isaiah Nixon has an ankle issue, with both listed as questionable.
- Some media predictions lean UCF, including a 28-21 projection from the Topeka Capital-Journal, as the Wildcats try to halt a 1-3 start.