Wagner at Kansas - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Friday, August 29th 2025 (7:30 PM EDT)
Kansas -45.5 (57.5) (0)  Open: -45.5 | 56.5
Kansas 46 - Wagner: 7

 
Seahawks (0 - 1) (1 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 7 - 46 (7 - 46 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Kansas -13   (SP+ KU -10)
KU Win prob: 100% | Cover: 31%
Jayhawks (2 - 1) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Lance Leipold (22 - 28)
Avg Score : 36 - 19 (39 - 7 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.7 - 5.3 (#67)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 4) (Avg: 5) (Bad: 0)
 
Wagner's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Wagner at Kansas+45.557.5L 7 - 46UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Wagner at Central Michigan-19

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Wagner's Schedule
Kansas's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/23 Kansas vs Fresno State-14.051.5W 31 - 7UY
Fri 8/29 Kansas vs Wagner-45.557.5W 46 - 7UN
Sat 9/6 Kansas at Missouri+5.551.0L 31 - 42ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Kansas vs West Virginia-13.554.5
Sat 9/27 Kansas vs Cincinnati+0.5
Sat 10/4 Kansas at UCF-1
Sat 10/11 Kansas at Texas Tech+16
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/25 Kansas vs Kansas State-6
Sat 11/1 Kansas vs Oklahoma State-18
Sat 11/8 Kansas at Arizona+1
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Kansas at Iowa State+6.5
Sat 11/29 Kansas vs Utah+8

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 4, Avg 5, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 4, Avg 5, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Kansas's Schedule

Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WAG0%70%000%000%460%0%0000
KU#19 (.4)54% (18)3651% (36)3.93 (4)16558% (9)2484.89 (34)#100 (.2)38% (62)18.735% (36)42% (82)4.1 (93)45.711.3
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WAG0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
KU#9 (.32)48% (16)49% (15)3.6 (3)21348% (11)2094.68 (11)#108 (.23)45% (99)46% (104)43% (95)3.83 (73)38.41.41.4



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WAG Offense1770%00000000%0%0%0%0%
KU Defense318.7738.1%4.11.3 - - - - - 48%51%35%42%22%.2
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WAG Defense146460%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
KU Offense33638.554.2%4.891224131652484.944%54%51%58%12%.4

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Wagner10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Kansas328:3822.329%71%5.745.711.38.73.3032.3
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WAG Offense10%0%000000%0%0
KU Defense348% (56)35% (36) - - - - -.1 (21)2.35 (33)86% (112)16% (12)1.02 (85)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WAG Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
KU Offense344% (102)51% (36)33.71654.94 (79).23 (43)3.93 (4)75% (52)8% (66)0.83 (100)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WAG Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
KU Defense351% (75)42% (82) - - - - - - 2 (56).52 (123)2 (130)37% (32)34% (101).55 (118)6% (56)2.4 (125)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WAG Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
KU Offense354% (40)58% (9)19.728248.38.912.69 (13)2 (60).64 (12)1.5 (82)26% (31)35% (45).62 (27)3% (31)2.1 (52)

Wagner's Power Ratings
Wagner's Power Rating: #NR
Wagner's Offense Rating: #NR
Wagner's Defense Rating: #NR
2025 Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Wagner's 2025 Expected Record: -
Wagner's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Wagner's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Wagner's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average NEC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
Wagner:    Kansas: 13.22

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Wagner:    Kansas: 10.2




Kansas's Power Ratings
Kansas's Power Rating: 13.22 #50
Kansas's Offense Rating: 23.42 #24
Kansas's Defense Rating: 12.17 #92
2025 Talent Rating: 770.00 #62
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Kansas's 2025 Expected Record: 6.7 - 5.3
Kansas's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.2 #36
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: 35.6 #19
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #58

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 798.25
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


Wagner Scoring
Offense: 7 PPG
Offense on Road: 7
Defense: 46 PPG
Defense on Road: 46

Wagner's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Kansas 34
Wagner 21


Total Points: 55

Kansas Scoring
Offense: 36 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.5
Defense: 18.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 7

Kansas's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202508/29Kansas46Wagner7KansasKansas -45.5Wagner57.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Kansas100 Overs
Wagner011 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 00 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams0 - 11 - 00 - 01 - 0

(#NR) Wagner Info
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -


Record on Road: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )

Wagner Highlights
Wagner is Undefeated vs Spread


Wagner Deficiencies
Wagner has a really bad Offense
Wagner Defense Gives up a Lot of Points

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatKUWAG
OverallOver#16
OffenseOff#14
DefenseDef#59
Special TeamsST#9
PassingPass#27
RushingRush#34
Run BlockRBLK#15
Pass BlockPBLK#69
Route RunningWR Rt#26
TacklingTkl#95
Run DefenseR Def#80
Pass Rush DefPRush#50
Coverage DefCov#33

Rematch from Week 1
Kansas -45.5 (57.5)
Kansas won vs Wagner this year (46-7)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Memorial Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: WAG | KU
Depth Chart: WAG | KU
Rosters: WAG | KU
(#50) Kansas Info
Power Rating: 13.22 #50
Offense Rating: 23.42 #24
Defense Rating: 12.17 #92
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.2 #36
Offense SP+ Rating: 35.6 #19
Defense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #58
Talent Rating: 770.00 #62
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #79
Expected Record: 6.7 - 5.3

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 44%
Great Offense Success Rate of 54%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Good Run Success 51%
Great Pass Success 58%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.1 PPO
Good Run Def Success 35%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position

Record at home: 2 - 0 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)

Kansas Notes
(7/19) Replacing career 4.5k RB yds, 7k WR yds
(5/23) KU was 1-5 in 1 score games LY (of 7 L's)
(4/4) QB Daniels back, electric when healthy
(4/4) RB rebuild. Hishaw exp'd, added Williams (Iowa)
(4/4) OL 2/5 back, good LY. 3 portal adds
(4/4) Def bad LY, replaces a lot. 11 portal adds
(3/21) WR total rebuild. 3 portals. Pickett (BG) #1?
(3/21) New OC Zebrowski was Co-OC/QB LY
(3/21) New DC McDonald promoted? Why?
(3/21) Strange '24, 1-5 to 5-7. Underachieved

Kansas Highlights
Kansas is Undefeated at Home

Kansas offense is efficent (#18)
Kansas has a top Offensive Line (#4)
Kansas does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#4)

Kansas Defense Sacks the QB a lot

Kansas Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#18)
Kansas Front 7 is disruptive (#12)

Kansas Deficiencies
Kansas offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Kansas gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#128)


  
Wagner's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jack Stevens376458%248163.9
Jordan Barton3475%35008.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Andre Hines4017324.322
Sekou Kamau2812804.625
Matt Morad187704.329
Jack Stevens307212.438
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Derek Burrell98109.015
Jeremiah Colclough780111.445
Teree McDonald117807.114
Malik Cooper31705.712

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Wagner's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sam Martin70000
Freddie Camp60000
Cam Haynes40001
Brendan Leal40000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sam Martin70000
Daren Omoregie20000
Abdoul Idriss10000
Eli Hiscock (Tr)10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Cam Haynes40001
Jaylen Gullatte20001
Sam Martin70000

Kansas's OC Jim Zebrowski
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jalon Daniels547572%679929.1
Cole Ballard2633%38006.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Daniel Hishaw Jr.3316915.121
Jalon Daniels218213.923
Leshon Williams (Tr)95716.321
Cole Ballard75207.415
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (Tr)12183215.362
Cam Pickett (Tr)10124312.421
Levi Wentz7103014.750
DeShawn Hanika995310.624

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Kansas's DC D.K. McDonald
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Trey Lathan (Tr)254112
Lyrik Rawls (Tr)171001
Mason Ellis131000
Bangally Kamara (Tr)134101
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Leroy Harris III (Tr)84410
D.J. Withers43210
Bangally Kamara (Tr)134101
Kenean Caldwell62100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Trey Lathan (Tr)254112
Devin Dye71102
Taylor Davis90001