Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats Prediction, 9/12/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats

Date: Friday, September 12, 2025

Location: Arizona Stadium in Tucson, AZ

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Arizona Wildcats (1-0) will try to beat the Kansas State Wildcats (1-2) at Arizona Stadium on Friday, September 12, 2025. Kansas State opens this contest as 1.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The total is 54.5.

The Kansas State Wildcats come into this game with a record of 1-2 this year. In their last matchup, the Wildcats faced the Army Black Knights and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 24-21. The Kansas State Wildcats ran the football 18 times and amassed 74 yds, earning them an average of 4.1 yards per attempt. Overall, they tallied 43 plays which converted into 246 yds. Kansas State relinquished 8 completions on 12 tries for 95 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%. When it came to stopping the run, the Wildcats conceded 237 yards on 70 attempts, which is 3.4 yds per run allowed.

In terms of scoring points, the Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 26.7 points per outing. As a team they maintain an average of 109.0 yards rushing which ranks them 112th in Division 1. The Wildcats have attained 1,090 total yards this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Kansas State has compiled 6 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns on the ground. Kansas State has recorded 48 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 11 infractions for 99 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 4 different times.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Wildcats have given up 530 yds which has them ranked 115th in D-1. They have conceded 176.7 yards per contest through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 58.2%. For the year, they have yielded 333.0 yards per contest which ranks them 77th in the country. They have relinquished 4 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for an average of 3.1 yards per running attempt and 156.3 yards on the ground per game for the year. For the year, they have allowed 469 rushing yards through 3 games. The Wildcats are sitting in 104th in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 27.7 points per contest.

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The Wildcats come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Wildcats got the victory with a final of 48-3 against the Weber State Wildcats. The Wildcats finished with a total of 556 yards while running 67 plays (8.3 yds per play). Arizona ran for 3.8 yds per carry, finishing the game with 150 yds on 39 attempts. Arizona allowed 31 running attempts for 116 yds (3.7 yards per carry). The Wildcats secondary allowed a completion percentage of 41.7%, surrendering 68 yards on 10 for 24 through the air.

The Arizona Wildcats are averaging 450.0 yards/game, which ranks them 40th in D-1. The Arizona offense has racked up 134 yards of penalties on 18 violations, which is 11th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 166.5 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 333 yards in total. They have been able to obtain 47 first downs. Regarding how much they score, the Wildcats sit 23rd in the nation holding an average of 44.0 points per game. During this campaign so far, the Wildcats currently have a total of 567 passing yards as well as an average of 283.5 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 27th in Division 1.

The Wildcats are relinquishing 4.5 points per contest, which has them sitting 4th in D-1. Arizona has allowed a total of 183 rushing yards (91.5 yards/game) as well as 0 touchdown via the rush on the season. They have given up 0 touchdowns via the pass as well as 145.5 yards/contest, ranking them 30th in college football. The Wildcats defense has participated in 131 plays, which has them sitting 71st in Division 1. They have 2 fumbles recovered and 5 picks for the season.

Who will win tonight's Wildcats/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Wildcats +1.0

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