Houston Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks
Saturday, October 19th 2024 (3:30 PM EDT)
Kansas -4.5 (45.5) (-192) Open: -8.5
Kansas 42 - Houston: 14 (Big 12)
Cougars (4 - 8) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Willie Fritz (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 14 - 23 (13 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
Coach Willie Fritz (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 14 - 23 (13 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 0)
HOU coming off BYE
KU coming off BYE
Our Line: Kansas -12.5 (SP+ KU -13)
Projected Score: HOU: 17 - KU: 29 (46)
KU Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
HOU Travel: 639 miles
KU coming off BYE
Our Line: Kansas -12.5 (SP+ KU -13)
Projected Score: HOU: 17 - KU: 29 (46)
KU Win prob: 64% | Cover: 49%
HOU Travel: 639 miles
Jayhawks (5 - 7) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Lance Leipold (17 - 21)
Avg Score : 30 - 26 (30 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 5) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Coach Lance Leipold (17 - 21)
Avg Score : 30 - 26 (30 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 5) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
| Houston's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Houston vs UNLV | -3.0 | 56.0 | L 7 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Houston at Oklahoma | +27.5 | 48.5 | L 12 - 16 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Houston vs Rice | -3.5 | 43.5 | W 33 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Houston at Cincinnati | +4.0 | 47.5 | L 0 - 34 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Houston vs Iowa State | +16.0 | 43.0 | L 0 - 20 | U | N | |
| Fri 10/4 | Houston at TCU | +16.5 | 52.0 | W 30 - 19 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Houston vs Kansas | +4.5 | 45.5 | L 14 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Houston vs Utah | +4.5 | 36.0 | W 17 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Houston vs Kansas State | +12.5 | 46.5 | W 24 - 19 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/15 | Houston at Arizona | +1.0 | 46.5 | L 3 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Houston vs Baylor | +7.0 | 51.0 | L 10 - 20 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Houston at BYU | +9.5 | 39.5 | L 18 - 30 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 6, Avg 4, Bad 0, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Houston's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 3, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Kansas's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Kansas vs Lindenwood | -48.5 | 62.5 | W 48 - 3 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Kansas at Illinois | -4.5 | 58.5 | L 17 - 23 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/13 | Kansas vs UNLV | -7.0 | 57.0 | L 20 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Kansas at West Virginia | +1.5 | 56.0 | L 28 - 32 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Kansas vs TCU | -1.5 | 58.5 | L 27 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Kansas at Arizona State | +2.5 | 50.0 | L 31 - 35 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/19 | Kansas vs Houston | -4.5 | 45.5 | W 42 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Kansas at Kansas State | +10.0 | 56.5 | L 27 - 29 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Kansas vs Iowa State | +2.5 | 50.5 | W 45 - 36 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Kansas at BYU | +3.0 | 55.5 | W 17 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Kansas vs Colorado | +2.5 | 59.0 | W 37 - 21 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Kansas at Baylor | -2.5 | 62.5 | L 17 - 45 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 9, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 5, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Kansas's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 5, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 4, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2023)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | #104 (.13) | 40% (97) | 14 | 39% (110) | 2.97 (96) | 119 | 41% (75) | 241 | 3.44 (100) | #114 (.26) | 47% (126) | 22.9 | 47% (104) | 48% (130) | 4.26 (111) | 49.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| KU | #5 (.4) | 48% (13) | 29.7 | 47% (28) | 3.42 (10) | 206 | 51% (9) | 240 | 4.43 (27) | #83 (.2) | 45% (108) | 26 | 46% (101) | 44% (102) | 4.15 (102) | 56.9 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| KU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Offense | 12 | 14 | 12.6 | 39.7% | 3.44 | 1.3 | 19 | 360 | 119 | 241 | 4 | 42% | 56% | 39% | 41% | 14% | .13 |
| KU Defense | 13 | 26 | 26 | 44.9% | 4.15 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 48% | 46% | 44% | 15% | .2 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Defense | 12 | 22.9 | 25.2 | 46.7% | 4.26 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 47% | 47% | 48% | 13% | .26 |
| KU Offense | 13 | 29.7 | 29.7 | 48.1% | 4.43 | 1.3 | 21 | 446 | 206 | 240 | 5.4 | 59% | 40% | 47% | 51% | 13% | .4 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 12 | 27:56 | 19.2 | 36% | 26% | 5.7 | 49.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 5 | 1.9 | 3 | 28.2 |
| Kansas | 13 | 30:55 | 21.5 | 48% | 37% | 5.6 | 56.9 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 4 | 28.4 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Offense | 12 | 42% (115) | 39% (110) | 29.9 | 118.8 | 4 | 10 (124) | .06 (116) | 2.97 (96) | 59% (129) | 9% (57) | 0.98 (82) |
| KU Defense | 13 | 52% (95) | 46% (101) | - | - | - | - | .2 (101) | 3.23 (99) | 78% (98) | 8% (111) | 1 (73) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Defense | 12 | 51% (89) | 47% (104) | - | - | - | - | .23 (111) | 3.24 (101) | 75% (79) | 8% (110) | 1.05 (93) |
| KU Offense | 13 | 59% (13) | 47% (28) | 38.4 | 206 | 5.4 | 32 (10) | .24 (20) | 3.42 (10) | 75% (52) | 8% (30) | 1.06 (36) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Offense | 12 | 56% (24) | 41% (75) | 21.7 | 33.9 | 241.4 | 7.1 | 11.1 | 24 (41) | 13 (97) | .25 (77) | 1.5 (86) | 34% (94) | 25% (111) | .18 (107) | 5% (20) | 2.1 (56) |
| KU Defense | 13 | 48% (43) | 44% (102) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 (21) | .23 (47) | 1.5 (23) | 31% (75) | 30% (59) | .29 (51) | 7% (48) | 2 (50) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU Defense | 12 | 47% (40) | 48% (130) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (87) | .35 (108) | 1.5 (27) | 30% (98) | 38% (128) | .47 (125) | 4% (124) | 2.1 (91) |
| KU Offense | 13 | 40% (122) | 51% (9) | 15.4 | 23.9 | 240.1 | 10 | 15.6 | 24 (41) | 11 (68) | .67 (1) | 1.9 (4) | 31% (52) | 35% (24) | .5 (18) | 5% (26) | 2.2 (20) |
Houston's Power Ratings
Houston's Power Rating: -5.97 #86
Houston's Offense Rating: 9.85 #129
Houston's Defense Rating: 8.04 #55
2024 Talent Rating: 608.00 #74
Blue Chip Ratio: 5% #62
Houston's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Houston's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #118
Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #54
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Houston's Power Rating: -5.97 #86
Houston's Offense Rating: 9.85 #129
Houston's Defense Rating: 8.04 #55
2024 Talent Rating: 608.00 #74
Blue Chip Ratio: 5% #62
Houston's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Houston's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #118
Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #54
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
Houston: -5.97 Kansas: 5.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Houston: -8.2 Kansas: 4.9
Houston: -5.97 Kansas: 5.47
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Houston: -8.2 Kansas: 4.9
Kansas's Power Ratings
Kansas's Power Rating: 5.47 #41
Kansas's Offense Rating: 29.66 #3
Kansas's Defense Rating: 12.87 #98
2024 Talent Rating: 686.00 #60
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #65
Kansas's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kansas's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #32
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #68
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Kansas's Power Rating: 5.47 #41
Kansas's Offense Rating: 29.66 #3
Kansas's Defense Rating: 12.87 #98
2024 Talent Rating: 686.00 #60
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #65
Kansas's 2024 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kansas's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #32
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #68
Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 719.13
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Houston Scoring
Offense: 14 PPG
Offense on Road: 12.6
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.2
Houston's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Offense: 14 PPG
Offense on Road: 12.6
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.2
Houston's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 6 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Kansas 29
Houston 17
Projected Total Points: 46
Kansas 29
Houston 17
Projected Total Points: 46
Kansas Scoring
Offense: 29.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.7
Defense: 26 PPG
Defense at Home: 26
Kansas's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 29.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.7
Defense: 26 PPG
Defense at Home: 26
Kansas's 2024 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10/19 | Kansas | 42 | Houston | 14 | Kansas | Kansas -4.5 | Kansas | 45.5 | Over |
| 2022 | 09/17 | Houston | 30 | Kansas | 48 | Kansas | Houston -8.5 | Kansas | 58.0 | Over |
| 2005 | 12/23 | Houston | 13 | Kansas | 42 | Kansas |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 3 | 2 | 2 Overs |
| Houston | 0 | 0 | 0 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 1 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 2 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 1 |
(#86) Houston Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -5.97 #86
Offense Rating: 9.85 #129
Defense Rating: 8.04 #55
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #118
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #54
Talent Rating: 608.00 #74
Blue Chip Ratio: 5% #62
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 42%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.57 PPO
Awful Run Success 35%
Awful Pass Success 37%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Good in Scoring Position 3.52 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Houston Notes
(12/14) Hired DC A. Armstrong (UF DC 23-24)
(12/5) Fired OC Kevin Barbay
(12/5) Hired OC Slade Nagle, ST/TE coach @ LSU
(11/25) 4 TOs, 3-10 on 3rd, 239 total yards in bad Bay L
(11/25) Def played great vs Bay, forced 3 INTs, Off sucks
(11/18) Regress vs Zona, Off abysmal, 3 TOs, Def OK
(11/2) Huge W over K St. Chris 11-11, Run D great
(10/27) 13 Passes, 230 ryds (4.7 ypc) in Utah upset. Big W
(10/18) QB Criss replacing Smith (should be an upgrade)
(9/22) Off abysmal. Can't run/pass. Def can't overcome
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -5.97 #86
Offense Rating: 9.85 #129
Defense Rating: 8.04 #55
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #118
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #54
Talent Rating: 608.00 #74
Blue Chip Ratio: 5% #62
Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 42%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.57 PPO
Awful Run Success 35%
Awful Pass Success 37%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Good in Scoring Position 3.52 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Houston Notes
(12/14) Hired DC A. Armstrong (UF DC 23-24)
(12/5) Fired OC Kevin Barbay
(12/5) Hired OC Slade Nagle, ST/TE coach @ LSU
(11/25) 4 TOs, 3-10 on 3rd, 239 total yards in bad Bay L
(11/25) Def played great vs Bay, forced 3 INTs, Off sucks
(11/18) Regress vs Zona, Off abysmal, 3 TOs, Def OK
(11/2) Huge W over K St. Chris 11-11, Run D great
(10/27) 13 Passes, 230 ryds (4.7 ypc) in Utah upset. Big W
(10/18) QB Criss replacing Smith (should be an upgrade)
(9/22) Off abysmal. Can't run/pass. Def can't overcome
Power #86
#41Off #129
#3Def #55
#98Talent #74
#60SP+ #101
#50SP+ Off #118
#32SP+ Def #54
#68Rematch from Week 8
Kansas -4.5 (45.5)
Kansas won vs Houston this year (42-14)
Previous Matchups
Kansas beat Houston last year (42-14)
Kansas beat Houston in 2022 (48-30)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Arrowhead Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 77° - Wind: 9 mph
Team Information
Injuries: HOU | KU
Depth Chart: HOU | KU
Rosters: HOU | KU
(#41) Kansas Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 5.47 #41
Offense Rating: 29.66 #3
Defense Rating: 12.87 #98
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #32
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #68
Talent Rating: 686.00 #60
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #65
Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 41%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.68 PPO
Great Run Success 49%
Great Pass Success 48%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position
Kansas Notes
(12/6) OC Jeff Grimes left for Wisc OC job
(11/23) Killed CU. 1st losing team w/ 3 str top 25 wins
(11/18) Off awful (242 yds), outplayed @ BYU but found W
(11/13) Daniels great in ISU W, KU turning corner?
(11/13) Pass D torched, Run Def great vs ISU, Rgame great
(9/28) Pass D torched by TCU, Daniels awful. Sad team
(9/16) QB Daniels is electric but can't read Def. Big issue
(9/13) D OK vs UNLV, Off was awful, 2 TOs cost game
(9/8) Bad L @ Ill, 4 TOs. Run D played great though
(7/30) OL 2/5 return, big ??, RB has depth
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 5.47 #41
Offense Rating: 29.66 #3
Defense Rating: 12.87 #98
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.9 #50
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #32
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.5 #68
Talent Rating: 686.00 #60
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #65
Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 41%
Great Offense Success Rate of 48%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.68 PPO
Great Run Success 49%
Great Pass Success 48%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.83 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position
Kansas Notes
(12/6) OC Jeff Grimes left for Wisc OC job
(11/23) Killed CU. 1st losing team w/ 3 str top 25 wins
(11/18) Off awful (242 yds), outplayed @ BYU but found W
(11/13) Daniels great in ISU W, KU turning corner?
(11/13) Pass D torched, Run Def great vs ISU, Rgame great
(9/28) Pass D torched by TCU, Daniels awful. Sad team
(9/16) QB Daniels is electric but can't read Def. Big issue
(9/13) D OK vs UNLV, Off was awful, 2 TOs cost game
(9/8) Bad L @ Ill, 4 TOs. Run D played great though
(7/30) OL 2/5 return, big ??, RB has depth
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeon Chriss (Tr) | 83 | 130 | 64% | 824 | 4 | 8 | 6.3 |
| Ui Ale | 10 | 13 | 77% | 112 | 1 | 0 | 8.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re'Shaun Sanford II | 94 | 444 | 1 | 4.7 | 38 |
| Zeon Chriss (Tr) | 113 | 381 | 4 | 3.4 | 71 |
| Stacy Sneed | 60 | 308 | 1 | 5.1 | 65 |
| J'Marion Burnette | 43 | 182 | 0 | 4.2 | 54 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephon Johnson Jr. | 32 | 402 | 2 | 12.6 | 44 |
| Joseph Manjack | 22 | 351 | 3 | 16.0 | 57 |
| Mekhi Mews (Tr) | 29 | 253 | 1 | 8.7 | 57 |
| Maliq Carr (Tr) | 19 | 186 | 1 | 9.8 | 23 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Batton (Tr) | 94 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kentrell Webb (Tr) | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Hershey McLaurin (Tr) | 50 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Cooper Jr. | 46 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| Michael Batton (Tr) | 94 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon Mack | 39 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Anthony Holmes Jr. | 35 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Haulcy | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Jeremiah Wilson (Tr) | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Ajani Carter | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | 171 | 300 | 57% | 2454 | 14 | 12 | 8.2 |
| Cole Ballard | 5 | 6 | 83% | 51 | 1 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | 93 | 447 | 6 | 4.8 | 33 |
| Daniel Hishaw Jr. | 65 | 376 | 3 | 5.8 | 32 |
| Sevion Morrison | 27 | 164 | 2 | 6.1 | 38 |
| Cole Ballard | 5 | 42 | 0 | 8.4 | 16 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hishaw Jr. | 3 | 33 | 0 | 11.0 | 17 |
| Douglas Emilien | 3 | 20 | 1 | 6.7 | 8 |
| Sevion Morrison | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18.0 | 18 |
| Mack Moeller | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 | 7 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Davis | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dean Miller | 32 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Dylan Wudke (Tr) | 23 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D.J. Withers | 21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Miller | 32 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| D.J. Withers | 21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Tommy Dunn | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Wudke (Tr) | 23 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Miller | 32 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Jalen Todd | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Taylor Davis | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |