Kansas at Oklahoma State - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Kansas Jayhawks at Oklahoma State Cowboys

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Saturday, November 28th 2026 (12:00 PM EST)
Boone Pickens Stadium - Stillwater, OK  (Big 12)

 
Jayhawks (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Lance Leipold (27 - 35)
Avg Score : 28 - 27 (22 - 33 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.9 - 6.1 (#61)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 3) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
OKST is playing their 8th straight game
KU is playing their 9th straight game
Our Line: Kansas -4  (SP+ KU -19)
Projected Score: KU: 28 - OKST: 24 (51)
KU Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
KU Travel: 220 miles
Cowboys (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Eric Morris (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 14 - 33 (17 - 28 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.9 - 8.1 (#81)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 3)
 
Kansas's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 9/4 Kansas vs Long Island University-27.5
Sat 9/12 Kansas vs Missouri+12.5
Sat 9/19 Kansas at Arizona State+5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/3 Kansas vs Middle Tennessee-23.5
Sat 10/10 Kansas at Utah+16.5
Sat 10/17 Kansas at Kansas State+6.5
Sat 10/24 Kansas vs Baylor-2
Sat 10/31 Kansas at TCU+8
Sat 11/7 Kansas vs UCF-2
Sat 11/14 Kansas at West Virginia-1
Sat 11/21 Kansas vs BYU+11
Sat 11/28 Kansas at Oklahoma State-4

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

Predictions for Kansas's Schedule
Oklahoma State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Oklahoma State at Tulsa+1.5
Sat 9/12 Oklahoma State vs Oregon+27
Sat 9/19 Oklahoma State vs Murray State-21
Sat 9/26 Oklahoma State at West Virginia+5.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/10 Oklahoma State vs UCF+4
Sat 10/17 Oklahoma State at Houston+13
Sat 10/24 Oklahoma State vs Colorado-1
Sat 10/31 Oklahoma State at Iowa State+12.5
Sat 11/7 Oklahoma State at Kansas State+13
Sat 11/14 Oklahoma State vs Texas Tech+27.5
Sat 11/21 Oklahoma State at Arizona State+11.5
Sat 11/28 Oklahoma State vs Kansas+4

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

Predictions for Oklahoma State'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
KU#26 (.25)48% (13)28.151% (6)3.53 (3)17046% (31)2203.94 (47)#121 (.25)42% (69)26.841% (62)42% (71)4.24 (120)39.81.10.8
OKST#133 (.01)35% (129)14.236% (128)2.59 (127)11835% (126)1742.96 (125)#130 (.28)45% (109)33.343% (76)48% (130)4 (100)47.31.41.1
 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
KU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
OKST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KU Offense1228.121.848.4%3.941.1213901702204.851%47%51%46%14%.25
OKST Defense1233.327.644.8%41.1 - - - - - 52%46%43%48%15%.28
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KU Defense1226.833.241.7%4.240.8 - - - - - 51%48%41%42%18%.25
OKST Offense1214.21735.4%2.961.4162931181743.547%52%36%35%19%.01

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
Kansas1230:4020.639%57%539.81.10.86.32129.1
Oklahoma State1228:5215.635%40%5.347.31.41.15.61.8125.8
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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
KU Offense1251% (53)51% (6)35.5169.84.817 (99).22 (19)3.53 (3)84% (3)9% (44)0.87 (111)
OKST Defense1252% (102)43% (76) - - - - .16 (99)2.98 (86)67% (39)10% (46)1.07 (118)
 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
KU Defense1251% (78)41% (62) - - - - .13 (87)2.84 (57)77% (110)11% (25)1.1 (125)
OKST Offense1247% (94)36% (128)33.6118.43.510 (107)-.04 (134)2.59 (127)69% (87)11% (116)0.89 (100)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KU Offense1247% (87)46% (31)17.628.82207.712.523 (8)8 (7).32 (45)1.5 (76)28% (20)32% (41).27 (81)6% (55)1.8 (120)
OKST Defense1246% (40)48% (130) - - - - - - 6 (100).44 (133)1.7 (112)30% (103)31% (89).37 (106)5% (118)2 (56)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KU Defense1248% (67)42% (71) - - - - - - 4 (75).39 (122)1.7 (126)34% (34)33% (103).43 (124)7% (43)2.2 (125)
OKST Offense1252% (43)35% (126)17.530.4174.15.7107 (128)10 (60).07 (128)1.4 (126)36% (133)23% (131).15 (122)8% (121)2 (80)

Kansas's Power Ratings
Kansas's Power Rating: 3.41  #65
Kansas's Offense Rating: 15.26  #53
Kansas's Defense Rating: 16.85  #75
2026 Talent Rating: 790.00  #63
Blue Chip Ratio: 4%  #57
Kansas's 2026 Expected Record: 5.9 - 6.1
Kansas's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.1  #58
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.9  #48
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: 28.5  #76

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 824
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9

Power Ratings Matchup
Kansas: 3.41   Oklahoma State: -0.08

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kansas: 4.1   Oklahoma State: -15.1




Oklahoma State's Power Ratings
Oklahoma State's Power Rating: -0.08  #37
Oklahoma State's Offense Rating: 17.39  #31
Oklahoma State's Defense Rating: 12.45  #46
2026 Talent Rating: 814.00  #58
Blue Chip Ratio: 7  #47
Oklahoma State's 2026 Expected Record: 3.9 - 8.1
Oklahoma State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.1  #121
Oklahoma State's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.2  #131
Oklahoma State's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.6  #100

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 824
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9


Kansas Scoring
Offense: 28.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 21.8
Defense: 26.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 33.2

Kansas's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Kansas 28
Oklahoma State 24

Projected Total Points: 51
Oklahoma State Scoring
Offense: 14.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 17
Defense: 33.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.6

Oklahoma State's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202511/01Kansas38Oklahoma State21Kansas -24.5Oklahoma State54.5Over
202310/14Oklahoma State39Kansas32Kansas -3Oklahoma State54.0Over
202211/05Kansas37Oklahoma State16Kansas -3Kansas59.5Under
202110/30Oklahoma State55Kansas3Oklahoma State -28.5Oklahoma State54.5Over
202010/03Kansas7Oklahoma State47Oklahoma State -21.5Oklahoma State53.0Over
201911/16Oklahoma State31Kansas13Oklahoma State -17.5Oklahoma State70.0Under
201809/29Kansas28Oklahoma State48Oklahoma State -17Oklahoma State55.5Over
201711/25Oklahoma State58Kansas17Oklahoma State -41Push68.0Over
201610/22Kansas20Oklahoma State44Oklahoma State -28Kansas61.0Over
201510/24Oklahoma State58Kansas10Oklahoma State -35Oklahoma State56.0Over
201410/11Kansas20Oklahoma State27Oklahoma State -21Kansas0
201311/09Oklahoma State42Kansas6Oklahoma State -32Oklahoma State0
201210/13Kansas14Oklahoma State20
201110/08Oklahoma State70Kansas28
201011/20Kansas14Oklahoma State48
200711/10Oklahoma State28Kansas43
200610/14Kansas32Oklahoma State42
200311/15Oklahoma State44Kansas21
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Oklahoma State1588 Overs
Kansas332 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams10 - 88 - 35 - 13 - 2
Road Teams8 - 103 - 82 - 31 - 5

(#65) KU at (#37) OKST
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatKUOKST
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #65 #37
SP+SP+ #58 #121
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #63 #58
Blue ChipsBC% #57 #47
Kansas Notes
(2/17) Vibes: Uneasy, two 5-7 yrs, OC back gives hope
(2/16) AHC Andy Kotelnicki is the real OC, play-caller
(2/9) QB Cole Ballard was #2 LY, has mobility
(2/9) RB added 3 portals incl D Edwards (KSU). Depth
(2/9) WR 3 portals, McMillan (Buf) leads decent unit
(2/9) OL 2 back + 2 P5 portal starters. Decent unit
(2/9) DL has good exp/prod, LBs ? beyond Al-Amin
(2/9) CBs have decent starting duo, S not great
Kansas Injury Report
Oklahoma State Notes
(2/14) Vibes: Excited for Morris Off, program reset
(2/26) WR Young (NT) a star, 5 of 7 portals w 400+ yds.
(2/4) New staff/team w Morris. 54 portals in/66 out
(2/4) QB Mestemaker huge sign/upgrade. Jordan depth
(2/4) RB Hawkins (NT) & Page (Tar) only ones w exp
(2/4) OL 10 portals, can bulid a decent OL w these guys
(2/4) DL 10 portals, 7 have good exp. Good+ unit
(2/4) LB 5 portals, could be a really good unit
(2/4) DB 9 portals, 3 starters from NT (good PDef LY)
(2/4) Requires proof, Pokes could rise fast w staff/roster
Oklahoma State Injury Report
Kansas on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
KU OffOKST Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #13 #109
ExplosiveExp #113 #124
PPAPPA #26 #130
PowerPwr #53 #46
SP+SP+ #48 #100
Pts POPPO #47 #100
HavocHav #52 #86
Kansas Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
KU OffOKST Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #6 #76
Run ExplRExp #111 #118
PPAExp #19 #99
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #3 #86
Stuff RateStuff #8 #46
TackleTak - NR
Kansas Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 51%
CategoryCat
KU OffOKST Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #31 #130
Pass ExplPExl #76 #112
PPAExp #45 #133
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #44 #46
DB HavocDB #55 #118
Oklahoma State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatOKST OffKU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #129 #69
ExplosiveExp #116 #131
PPAPPA #133 #121
PowerPwr #31 #75
SP+SP+ #131 #76
Pts POPPO #125 #120
HavocHav #125 #26
Oklahoma State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCat
OKST OffKU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #128 #62
Run ExplRExp #100 #125
PPAExp #134 #87
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #127 #57
Stuff RateStuff #89 #32
TackleTak - NR
Oklahoma State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 47%
CategoryCatOKST OffKU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #126 #71
Pass ExplPExl #126 #126
PPAExp #128 #122
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #116 #25
DB HavocDB #121 #43
Program Comparison
OKST 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'26 Profile: Up to Poor G5

KU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

Weather Forecast
Playing in Boone Pickens Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Kansas beat Oklahoma State last year (38-21)
Oklahoma State beat Kansas in 2023 (39-32)

  
KU's OC Andy Kotelnicki (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Chase Jenkins (Tr)11917269%1025926.0
Cole Ballard102246%108114.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Yasin Willis (Tr)12955344.341
Chase Jenkins (Tr)15153153.534
Jalen Dupree (Tr)10250825.031
Dylan Edwards (Tr)3420526.075
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Nik McMillan (Tr)61975316.055
Nahzae Cox (Tr)40473511.843
Cam Pickett45449310.038
Carter Moses (Tr)26321212.333

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KU's DC D.K. McDonald (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Trey Lathan867265
Corey Gordon (Tr)533002
Jibreel Al-Amin (Tr)516342
Eamon Smalls (Tr)504110
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Leroy Harris III317518
Jibreel Al-Amin (Tr)516342
Jalen Todd442214
Blake Herold435243
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Leroy Harris III317518
Trey Lathan867265
Jalen Todd442214

OKST's OC Sean Brophy (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Drew Mestemaker (Tr)31946569%43693499.4
Grant Jordan (Tr)6311057%595325.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Caleb Hawkins (Tr)2311424256.251
Tre Page III (Tr)11283977.5N/A
Chris Barnes (Tr)13143011.078
Ayo Adeyi (Tr)2412005.024
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Wyatt Young (Tr)7012641018.184
Miles Coleman (Tr)47550211.759
Chris Barnes (Tr)39547314.070
Israel Polk (Tr)33525815.975

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OKST's DC Skyler Cassity (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Ethan Wesloski (Tr)1139260
Isaiah Chisom (Tr)843011
Quinton Hammonds (Tr)545123
Evan Jackson (Tr)442102
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Keviyan Huddleston (Tr)3110510
Malik Charles283310
Christian Bodnar (Tr)442212
DJ Jackson Jr. (Tr)225230
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Maurion Horn (Tr)40003
Quinton Hammonds (Tr)545123
Evan Jackson (Tr)442102