Kansas State at Arizona State
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Share
Kansas State plays at Arizona State on Saturday, October 24. It will be their eighth meeting; Arizona State leads the series 6–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Mountain America Stadium, TempeForecast at kickoff: 73°F, sunny, ENE wind 5 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Mon 6:56 AM ET
Preview
| Kansas State | Arizona State | |
|---|---|---|
| 4–2 | Record | 3–3 |
| 0.26 (21st) | EPA per play | 0.05 (107th) |
| 0.07 (71st) | EPA per play allowed | 0.12 (94th) |
| 50% (14th) | Success rate | 44% (64th) |
| 35% (16th) | Success rate allowed | 41% (81st) |
| 1.19 (92nd) | Explosiveness | 1.23 (74th) |
| 4.5 (24th) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 3.7 (81st) |
| 21% (9th) | Havoc caused | 15% (89th) |
| 0.14 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | 0.00 |
| 0.15 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | 0.13 |
Kansas State
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Johnson QB | 96% | 0.32 | 0.19 |
| Rodney Fields Jr. RB | 31% | 0.20 | 0.21 |
| Joe Jackson RB | 30% | 0.09 | 0.14 |
| Jaron Tibbs WR | 20% | 0.63 | |
| Joshua Manning WR | 18% | 0.17 | |
| Derrick Salley Jr. WR | 17% | 0.58 |
Kicker: Luis Rodriguez, 2.4 points above a replacement kicker on six field-goal tries.
Arizona State
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutter Boley QB | 78% | 0.22 | 0.13 |
| Kyson Brown RB | 32% | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Cardae Mack RB | 19% | 0.65 | |
| Reed Harris WR | 28% | 0.75 | |
| Derek Eusebio WR | 24% | 0.41 | |
| Omarion Miller WR | 23% | 0.31 |
Kicker: Carson Smith, 4.4 points above a replacement kicker on nine field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 18. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
Kansas State
- QuarterbackAvery Johnson1,301 passing yards, 10 TDLast: vs. Kansas, 14 of 24, 209 yards, 1 TD; 12 carries, 132 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backJoe Jackson354 rushing yards, 2 TDLast: vs. Kansas, 27 carries, 159 yards, 1 TD; 1 catch, 13 yards
- SafetyLogan Bartley34 tackles, 1 INTLast: vs. Kansas, 7 tackles, 1 INTTeam leader in tackles
Arizona State
- ReceiverReed Harris41 catches, 653 yards, 8 TDLast: at Texas Tech, 7 catches, 63 yards, 1 TDNo. 7 in FBS in receiving touchdowns
- QuarterbackCutter Boley1,353 passing yards, 13 TDLast: at Texas Tech, 5 of 10, 124 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTTeam leader in passing yards
- LinebackerOwen Long52 tackles, 1 INTLast: at Texas Tech, 5 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
In the news
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Kansas State 50% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Kansas State–Arizona State gameArizona State leads 6–1 in seven meetings.
| 2024 | Arizona State 24, Kansas State 14 | |
| 2002 | Kansas State 34, Arizona State 27 | Holiday Bowl |
| 1989 | Arizona State 31, Kansas State 0 | |
| 1982 | Arizona State 30, Kansas State 7 | |
| 1972 | Arizona State 56, Kansas State 14 | |
| 1970 | Arizona State 35, Kansas State 13 |
Around this game
Kansas State
- Next gameat ColoradoOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonKansas State in 2026
- ProgramKansas State history and records
Arizona State
- Next gameat BYUOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonArizona State in 2026
- ProgramArizona State history and records