Kansas State at Utah - 2025 Matchup Preview
Kansas State logo Kansas State Wildcats at Utah Utes(#16)Utah logo
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Rice-Eccles Stadium - Salt Lake City, UT  (Big 12)

 
Wildcats (1 - 3) (0 - 4 - 0)
Coach Chris Klieman (47 - 28)
Avg Score : 24 - 27 (17 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.5 - 7.5 (#106)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 3) (Good: 2) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 1)
KSU 2nd straight Road Game
Our Line: Utah -16.5   (SP+ UTAH -12)

Projected Score: KSU: 19 - UTAH: 36 (55)
UTAH Win prob: 90% | Cover: 54%
KSU Travel: 814 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Utes (3 - 0) (3 - 0 - 0)
Coach Kyle Whittingham (167 - 86)
Avg Score : 46 - 8 (63 - 9 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.7 - 2.3 (#10)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 6) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
 
Kansas State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/23 Kansas State vs Iowa State-2.551.5L 21 - 24UN
Sat 8/30 Kansas State vs North Dakota-27.555.5W 38 - 35ON
Sat 9/6 Kansas State vs Army-17.048.5L 21 - 24UN
Fri 9/12 Kansas State at Arizona-1.555.5L 17 - 23UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Kansas State vs UCF-2.5
Sat 10/4 Kansas State at Baylor+8
Sat 10/11 Kansas State vs TCU+9
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/25 Kansas State at Kansas+6
Sat 11/1 Kansas State vs Texas Tech+14.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Kansas State at Oklahoma State-9.5
Sat 11/22 Kansas State at Utah+16.5
Sat 11/29 Kansas State vs Colorado-5.5

Total: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0

Predictions for Kansas State's Schedule
Utah's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Utah at UCLA-6.550.5W 43 - 10OY
Sat 9/6 Utah vs Cal Poly-42.553.5W 63 - 9OY
Sat 9/13 Utah at Wyoming-24.547.5W 31 - 6UY
Sat 9/20 Utah vs Texas Tech-3.058.5
Sat 9/27 Utah at West Virginia-11
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Utah vs Arizona State-8
Sat 10/18 Utah at BYU-5
Sat 10/25 Utah vs Colorado-19.5
Sat 11/1 Utah vs Cincinnati-10
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Utah at Baylor-6
Sat 11/22 Utah vs Kansas State-16.5
Sat 11/29 Utah at Kansas-8

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 6, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 6, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Utah'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
KSU#70 (.2)42% (82)24.338% (107)2.9 (78)10946% (55)2133.87 (76)#77 (.15)37% (53)26.536% (48)38% (54)4.47 (106)32.31.31.3
UTAH#28 (.35)58% (8)45.761% (5)3.77 (10)24054% (19)1844.58 (45)#3 (-.14)30% (14)8.332% (19)29% (16)2.71 (41)46.70.31.3
 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
KSU#17 (.3)44% (55)46% (42)3.37 (14)19042% (68)1964.08 (53)#29 (.11)36% (6)34% (4)38% (32)3.54 (43)41.31.21.1
UTAH#120 (.08)37% (125)38% (116)2.73 (114)13035% (119)1993.4 (111)#7 (.05)35% (4)37% (10)34% (6)3.13 (15)46.31.81.5



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KSU Offense424.31742.2%3.871.3143221092134.542%58%38%46%17%.2
UTAH Defense38.3930.4%2.711.3 - - - - - 49%51%32%29%20%-.14
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KSU Defense426.52336.8%4.471.3 - - - - - 63%37%36%38%15%.15
UTAH Offense345.76357.9%4.580.3224242401845.955%45%61%54%9%.35

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
Kansas State424:271431%38%3.332.31.31.362.3131
Utah328:5922.371%100%5.346.70.31.35.33131.3
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
KSU Offense442% (120)38% (107)24108.84.55 (62)-.04 (119)2.9 (78)46% (131)9% (78)0.91 (84)
UTAH Defense349% (61)32% (19) - - - - -.04 (36)2.51 (43)63% (43)13% (37)0.98 (76)
 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
KSU Defense463% (129)36% (48) - - - - .08 (79)2.22 (23)68% (62)11% (59)1.19 (110)
UTAH Offense355% (43)61% (5)41239.75.99 (17).39 (11)3.77 (10)83% (28)6% (25)0.85 (95)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KSU Offense458% (16)46% (55)19.331.8212.86.711.16 (34)1 (23).37 (54)1.7 (38)35% (112)33% (61).2 (100)8% (125)1.6 (113)
UTAH Defense351% (79)29% (16) - - - - - - 3 (28)-.24 (4)1.4 (48)32% (76)18% (22)-.42 (1)7% (34)1.4 (10)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KSU Defense437% (10)38% (54) - - - - - - 1 (87).26 (83)1.7 (104)34% (55)32% (87).32 (83)4% (100)2 (65)
UTAH Offense345% (92)54% (19)1824.31847.610.25 (54)0 (1).29 (68)1 (135)20% (5)47% (9).51 (39)3% (26)1.1 (132)

Kansas State's Power Ratings
Kansas State's Power Rating: 7.59 #61
Kansas State's Offense Rating: 13.43 #64
Kansas State's Defense Rating: 5.84 #62
2025 Talent Rating: 830.00 #46
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Kansas State's 2025 Expected Record: 4.5 - 7.5
Kansas State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.6 #54
Kansas State's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #57
Kansas State's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #42

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

Power Ratings Matchup
Kansas State: 7.59   Utah: 23.545

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kansas State: 6.6   Utah: 18.8




Utah's Power Ratings
Utah's Power Rating: 23.545 #22
Utah's Offense Rating: 19.87 #33
Utah's Defense Rating: -3.42 #13
2025 Talent Rating: 750.00 #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 13 #36
Utah's 2025 Expected Record: 9.7 - 2.3
Utah's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 18.8 #14
Utah's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #35
Utah's Defense SP+ Rating: 13.8 #7

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


Kansas State Scoring
Offense: 24.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 17
Defense: 26.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 23

Kansas State's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 4 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Utah 36
Kansas State 19


Total Points: 55

Utah Scoring
Offense: 45.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 63
Defense: 8.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 9

Utah's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 3 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Utah000 Overs
Kansas State000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#61) Kansas State Info
Power Rating: 7.59 #61
Offense Rating: 13.43 #64
Defense Rating: 5.84 #62
Overall SP+ Rating: 6.6 #54
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.0 #57
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #42
Talent Rating: 830.00 #46
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Expected Record: 4.5 - 7.5

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.87 PPO
Poor Run Success 38%
Avg Pass Success 46%
Avg OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 37%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.47 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 36%
Avg Pass Def Success 38%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position

Kansas State has lost 8 straight
Kansas State has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )

Kansas State Notes
(9/13) Offense is terrible, can't run, throw, block
(9/10) OT George Fitzpatrick out until mid Oct
(8/27) RB D Edwards out vs ND St, likely Army too
(7/30) S Maldonado (Az, inj LY) was captain, big add
(6/6) LB unit ranked top 10 via PFF, have depth
(5/9) RB Martin Jr 230/1,228/11 TD, 5.3 ypc SE La LY
(4/7) QB Johnson exciting, but Opps don't respect arm
(4/4) LB Austin Romaine a top 10 LB via PFF
(3/21) RB Edwards (#2 LY) time. Some depth options
(3/21) WR Brown (#1 LY) good, 3 portals to find #2/3

Kansas State Highlights
Kansas State offense is explosive (#27)
Kansas State Defense Sacks the QB a lot

Kansas State Defensive Line is very good (#23)
Kansas State commits very few Penalties (#30)

Kansas State Deficiencies
Kansas State has a bad TO Margin (#107)
Kansas State Fumbles a Lot (#128)
Kansas State Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#129)
Kansas State run game is really bad (#107)
Kansas State offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Kansas State gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#100)
Kansas State has a bad red zone defense (#106)

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatUTAHKSU
OverallOver#25#55
OffenseOff#26#69
DefenseDef#25#58
Special TeamsST#22#7
PassingPass#44#36
RushingRush#15#95
Run BlockRBLK#35#63
Pass BlockPBLK#5#39
Route RunningWR Rt#55#80
TacklingTkl#29#20
Run DefenseR Def#29#60
Pass Rush DefPRush#14#82
Coverage DefCov#65#56

Weather Forecast
Playing in Rice-Eccles Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: KSU | UTAH
Depth Chart: KSU | UTAH
Rosters: KSU | UTAH
(#22) Utah Info
Power Rating: 23.545 #22
Offense Rating: 19.87 #33
Defense Rating: -3.42 #13
Overall SP+ Rating: 18.8 #14
Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4 #35
Defense SP+ Rating: 13.8 #7
Talent Rating: 750.00 #66
Blue Chip Ratio: 13 #36
Expected Record: 9.7 - 2.3

Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Great Offense Success Rate of 58%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.58 PPO
Great Run Success 61%
Great Pass Success 54%
Good OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 30%
Good in Scoring Position 2.71 PPO
Great Run Def Success 32%
Great Pass Def Success 29%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position

Utah has lost 7 straight
Utah has lost 4 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)

Utah Notes
(7/22) WR rebuild. Top 2 from NM LY, 6 portal adds
(7/20) LB L Damuni has 4 years starting exp, hurt LY
(6/6) OL returns all 5 starters, top 5 unit in CFB
(5/27) QB Dampier (NM) full control of OC Beck's Off
(5/12) QB Dampier forced 54 missed tackles LY
(4/15) New OC Beck (NM) big improvement. Fun Off?
(4/4) OT Spencer Fano the #1 OT via PFF
(3/20) Def replaces a lot, but always v good.
(3/20) Def not many portals. Belief in depth
(3/20) DC Scalley named HC in waiting. Whit retiring?

Utah Highlights
Utah is Undefeated vs Spread
Utah in Undefeated
Utah is Undefeated at Home
Utah is Undefeated vs Spread at Home

Utah has Really Good Running Game (#14)
Utah offense is efficent (#8)
Utah has a top Offensive Line (#10)
Utah offense is good on 3rd downs
Utah does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#12)

Utah Defense Sacks the QB a lot

Utah has a really good defense (#14)
Utah has a good run defense (#19)
Utah has a good pass defense (#16)
Utah Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#16)
Utah has a great TO Margin (#11)
Utah defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#28)

Utah Deficiencies
Utah offense is not Explosive (#135)


  
Kansas State's OC Matt Wells
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Avery Johnson7712761%851616.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Joe Jackson3013604.517
Jayce Brown3104134.775
Devon Rice187724.313
Avery Johnson256222.525
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jayce Brown25284211.444
Jaron Tibbs (Tr)13157212.132
Jerand Bradley (Tr)10152115.265
Garrett Oakley1211009.224

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Kansas State's DC Joe Klanderman
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Austin Romaine373021
Desmond Purnell282011
VJ Payne262000
Zashon Rich191005
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tobi Osunsanmi164310
Cody Stufflebean102220
Mar'Quavious Moss (Tr)132101
Jordan Allen31100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Zashon Rich191005
Donovan McIntosh110002
Austin Romaine373021

Utah's OC Jason Beck
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Devon Dampier (Tr)658973%628707.1
Byrd Ficklin44100%530013.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Devon Dampier (Tr)3319816.023
Wayshawn Parker (Tr)2719227.143
NaQuari Rogers (Tr)3615244.223
Hunter Andrews1210819.025
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Ryan Davis (Tr)1917119.027
Dallen Bentley11112210.224
Tobias Merriweather (Tr)588017.636
Hunter Andrews86307.914

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Utah's DC Morgan Scalley
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
John Henry Daley137501
Jackson Bennee120003
Lander Barton120010
Nate Ritchie121000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
John Henry Daley137501
Kash Dillon82200
Logan Fano62101
Paul Fitzgerald102100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jackson Bennee120003
John Henry Daley137501
Johnathan Hall90001