Kansas State Wildcats vs Utah Utes Prediction, 11/22/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas State Wildcats vs Utah Utes

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Utes (-17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Kansas State Wildcats (5-5) are on their way to Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, November 22, 2025 where they will try to beat the Utah Utes (8-2). Kansas State is 17.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 52.5.

The Kansas State Wildcats head into this matchup 5-5 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Wildcats took the field against the Oklahoma State Cowboys and earned the victory with a final of 14-6. In the game, they tallied 58 plays which converted into 284 yards. The Kansas State Wildcats ran the ball 30 different times and accumulated 107 yards, which earned them an average of 3.6 yds per attempt. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Wildcats conceded 187 yds on 44 tries, which is an average of 4.3 yds per rush surrendered. Kansas State surrendered 21 completions on 32 tries for 249 yds, and a completion rate of 65.6%.

Concerning scoring, the Kansas State Wildcats hold an average of 28.2 points per contest. As a unit they're holding an average of 137.8 yards rushing which ranks them 89th in Division 1. The Wildcats have tallied 3,546 total yards for the season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Kansas State has compiled 17 passing touchdowns and 15 touchdowns via the ground. Kansas State has 170 first downs, and they have committed 35 penalties for 334 yards. They have turned the ball over 14 times.

The Wildcats sit in 76th in Division 1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 25.5 points per game. The opposition is running for 3.9 yards per rush on the ground and 152.2 yards on the ground per contest on the season. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,522 rushing yards through 10 games. When it comes to passing yardage, the Wildcats have given up 2,238 yds which ranks them 75th in the country. They have given up 223.8 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 57.2%. During the season, they have relinquished 376.0 yards per outing putting them at 78th in D-1. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 16 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Utes head into this matchup 8-2 this year. When they last played, the Utes went home victorious with a score of 55-28 when they faced the Baylor Bears. Utah allowed 30 rushing attempts for 206 yds (6.9 yards per rush). The Utes pass defense gave up a completion rate of 33.3%, surrendering 221 yards on 11 for 33 through the air. The Utes finished the contest with a total of 483 yards while they ran 59 plays (8.2 yards per play). Utah rushed for 8.8 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 380 yards on 43 attempts.

The Utah Utes maintain an average of 477.8 yards/game, which is good for 10th in D-1. The Utah offense has accrued 504 yards of penalties on 59 violations, which ranks 83rd in college football in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 278.4 rushing yards per game and have run for 2,784 yards for this year. They have tossed 5 picks while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have obtained 255 1st downs. In terms of how much they score, the Utes are 6th in Division 1 holding an average of 41.1 points per contest. Over the course of the season so far, the Utes have thrown for a total of 1,994 yards through the air in addition to an average of 199.4 throwing yards per game, ranking them 97th in D-1.

The Utes are allowing 15.6 PPG, which has them ranked 10th in the nation. Utah has conceded a total of 1,432 yards rushing (143.2 yards per game) in addition to 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the year. They have given up 9 touchdowns through the air as well as 184.1 yards per contest, which has them in 23rd in the nation. The Utes defense has taken the field for 664 plays, which is 59th in Division 1. They have 3 fumbles and 10 interceptions this year. This year, they have given up 156 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Wildcats +17.5

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