Oklahoma State brings one of the nation’s most productive offenses to Kansas State, but the Cowboys’ passing attack faces a top-10 pass defense. Kansas State’s offense is strongest on the ground, setting up a key test against an Oklahoma State defense that has struggled to stop opponents overall.

By the Numbers
  • Oklahoma State averages 529.6 yards of offense per game, ranked No. 3 nationally; Kansas State allows 318.0, ranked No. 32.
  • The Cowboys average 338.8 passing yards per game, ranked No. 3; the Wildcats allow 151.9 passing yards, ranked No. 7.
  • Kansas State averages 205.5 rushing yards per game, ranked No. 19; Oklahoma State allows 154.4, ranked No. 86.
  • Oklahoma State has lost 13 turnovers; Kansas State has lost 6 and gained 5.
Yes, But

Oklahoma State’s high-powered offense faces a significant challenge against Kansas State’s strong pass defense. The Wildcats, meanwhile, have a favorable rushing matchup, but Oklahoma State has forced 11 turnovers—more than Kansas State has lost.

What's Next

The teams meet Saturday, Nov. 7, at noon CT at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, with the game airing on TNT.

Bottom Line

The matchup turns on whether Oklahoma State can move the ball through the air against Kansas State’s defense—and whether the Cowboys can create turnovers to disrupt the Wildcats’ ground game.