The Kansas State Wildcats take on the No. 22 Houston Cougars at home in a Big 12 matchup on Saturday in Week 6 college football match on FOX.
The Wildcats fell short in a battle with Cincinnati, dropping the conference opener 31-26 for their first loss of the season. Despite the setback, Kansas State is averaging 40.5 points per game while allowing just 15.3. Now it’s back home for another conference test, this time against a ranked opponent.
The ground game fuels the offense, led by senior quarterback Avery Johnson, who leads the team with 291 yards. He also threw for 910 yards and seven touchdowns.
Trailing 17-0 midway through the third quarter, Houston’s No. 22 didn’t go ahead until a seven-play, 75-yard drive sparked a comeback.
Quarterback Conner Weigman scored all three of the Cougars’ touchdowns on the ground as Houston scored 27 unanswered points to avoid an upset against UCF. Now, the Cougars return to the road to face 3-1 Kansas State
Let’s take a look at the odds No. 22 Houston vs. Kansas State at FanDuel Sportsbook as of Oct. 10.
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Money line
- Houston: +114 (bet $10 to win $21.40 total)
- Kansas State: -135 (bet $10 to win $17.41 total)
SPREAD
- Houston +2.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
- Kansas State -2.5: -110 (bet $10 to win $19.09 total)
Over/Under
- Above 55.5: -102 (bet $10 to win $19.80 total)
- Under 55.5: -118 (bet $10 to win $18.47 total)
No. 22 Houston @ Kansas State Preview Pick
From FOX Sports Research:
Kansas State allowed 271 rushing yards to Cincinnati in the conference opener, and this week the Wildcats face another dangerous ground attack. Houston ranks sixth in the Big 12 in rushing offense, one spot behind Cincinnati. If last week was any indication, Kansas State’s defense could be in for more of the same.
The Cougars have two players with at least 300 rushing yards, plus a quarterback with 150 yards and six touchdowns. They can run the ball in more ways than one, and if Kansas State can’t slow them down, it could be a long day for the home team.
A defense coming off that performance against the run now faces an offense averaging more than 200 rushing yards per game. This is a recipe for trouble.
Take Houston to catch its rushing attack to another victory.
Pick: Houston Moneyline
How to watch No. 22 Houston vs. Kansas State
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 3:30 pm ET
- TV: FOX
- Transmission: Watch 3 days for free on FOX One, FOXSports.comThe FOX Sports app
- Location: Bill Sydner Family Stadium, Manhattan, Kansas
