Overview
- Kickoff is 11 a.m. CT (noon ET) at Boone Pickens Stadium, with television coverage on ESPNU and streaming on ESPN+.
- Kansas State is 4-5 (3-3 Big 12) and needs two wins over its final three games to secure bowl eligibility.
- Oklahoma State is 1-8 (0-6 Big 12) under interim coach Doug Meacham after Mike Gundy’s firing, averaging about 15.2 points with the league’s worst passing output and a bottom-tier rushing attack.
- Kansas State is without linebacker Austin Romaine due to a hand injury and managing receiver Jerand Bradley’s status, opening snaps for Linkon Cure and Adonis Moise as coaches emphasize breaking tackles to revive the run game.
- Since Clint Bowen replaced Todd Grantham as Oklahoma State’s interim defensive coordinator, yards and points allowed have dipped, while oddsmakers list Kansas State around a 19.5-point favorite with a total near 50.5.