Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, 11/1/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Kansas Jayhawks

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Location: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Jayhawks (-24.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-7) are headed to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 1, 2025 where they will compete against the Kansas Jayhawks (4-4). Kansas opens as 24.5-point favorites. The total is 58.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys come into this game with a record of 1-7 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cowboys faced the Texas Tech Red Raiders and took a loss by a final of 42-0. The Oklahoma State Cowboys ended up running the ball 32 different times and tallied 95 yards, earning them an average of 3.0 yards per attempt. At the end of the game, they had 63 plays which converted into 182 yards. Oklahoma State relinquished 19 completions on 29 attempts for a total of 282 yards, and a completion percentage of 65.5%. On the ground, the Cowboys conceded 88 yards on 40 attempts, which calculates to 2.2 yards per rush allowed.

In terms of scoring, the Oklahoma State Cowboys are sitting at 14.5 points per contest. As a unit they're averaging 133.8 yards on the ground ranking them 95th in the nation. The Cowboys have earned 2,363 yards in total this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Oklahoma State has compiled 4 touchdowns via the pass and 7 touchdowns via the ground. Oklahoma State has compiled 122 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 53 penalties for 482 yards. They have surrendered the ball 9 times.

When talking about passing yardage, the Cowboys are conceding 2,358 yds which ranks them 135th in the country. They have conceded 294.8 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 68.5%. For the season, they are giving up 456.5 yards per outing which has them sitting 130th in the nation. They have surrendered 22 touchdowns through the air and 13 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.2 yards per rush and 161.8 rushing yards per contest so far this season. For the year, they have conceded 1,294 rushing yards through 8 games. The Cowboys sit in 135th in the country when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 38.9 points per contest.

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The Jayhawks step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 for this season. For their last game, the Jayhawks went home defeated by a final of 42-17 against the Kansas State Wildcats. The Jayhawks ended up finishing with 247 yards and they ran 77 plays (3.2 yards per play). Kansas ran for 2.8 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 110 yards on 40 carries. Kansas conceded 36 running attempts for 140 yds (3.9 yds per rush). The Jayhawks secondary allowed a completion rate of 64.7%, relinquishing 231 yds on 11 for 17 passing.

The Kansas Jayhawks maintain an average of 396.9 yards per game, which has them sitting 65th in college football. The Kansas offense has totaled 335 penalty yards on 45 infractions, which ranks 89th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 149.4 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,195 yards in total. They have given away 4 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 168 first downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Jayhawks are ranked 57th in D-1 with an average of 30.5 points per game. Over the course of the season to this point, the Jayhawks have a total of 1,980 passing yards in addition to an average of 247.5 passing yards per outing, which ranks 52nd in the nation.

Kansas has conceded a total of 1,458 yards on the ground (182.3 yards/game) as well as 15 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have allowed the opposition 9 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 209.1 yards per game, ranking them 50th in the nation. In total, they have allowed 207 total points. They have 5 fumbles and 4 picks on the season. The Jayhawks defense has participated in 542 plays, which is 101st in D-1. The Jayhawks are conceding 25.9 points per game, which puts them 84th in D-1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Cowboys +24.5

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