At the onset of the season the Kansas State Wildcats stumbled out of the gate with a loss to the Iowa State Cyclones. And then came a near-disaster comeback win against the FCS North Dakota Fighting Hawks. Last week brought a difficult home assignment against the Army Black Knights, who were reeling from a catastrophic home loss to FCS Tarleton State. Kansas State flopped again in what is becoming an alarming habit. Now Week 3 brings a tricky FOX prime time Friday Night matchup against the Arizona Wildcats. Kansas State is reeling and is playing a team seeking revenge for a loss to KSU in 2024.
On Friday, September 12, 2025, the Arizona Wildcats host the Kansas State Wildcats at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, AZ. Kickoff time is 9 p.m. ET, with television coverage on FOX.
Betting interest at Bookmaker will be significant for this Friday, prime-time Big 12 showdown on the FOX network.
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Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arizona Wildcats Odds at Bookmaker
Despite their struggles, the Kansas State Wildcats opened as a 1.5-point favorite with the Arizona Wildcats as a 1.5-point home dog.
The total opened at 54.5.
The moneyline opened at Kansas State -115 and Arizona -105.
Although Kansas State is struggling, it maintains a solid reputation with the betting public. Sharps like quality road teams, and many gamblers still view Kansas State in that category.
Arizona burned a lot of gamblers in the 2024 season and will have to prove itself before earning faith at the betting window.
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Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arizona Wildcats Team Analysis
Last game, the Arizona Wildcats won 48-3 against Weber State as 31.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 56.6. As a result, Arizona is 2-0 straight up, 2-0 against the spread, and 0-2 under the total.
Arizona ranks 45th nationally in total offense, 28th in scoring offense, 23rd in total defense, and 5th in fewest points allowed. Also, Arizona ranks 3rd best for takeaways and has not turned the ball over in 2025.
Last game, the Kansas State Wildcats lost 24-21 against the Army Black Knights as 17-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 48. Kansas State is 1-2 straight up, 0-3 against the spread, and 1-2 under the total.
Overall, Kansas State has national metrics of 86th for total offense, 80th for scoring, 72nd for total defense, and 103rd for points allowed. Of great concern is that K-State ranks 112th for fewest turnovers committed and 110th for takeaways.
Cale Hellums’ 14-yard touchdown with 2:52 left lifted Army past Kansas State Saturday night in Manhattan, Kan.
Hellums led Army with 124 yards rushing and two touchdowns.
Kansas State struggled with Army’s triple-option offense, allowing the Black Knights to rush for 237 yards and dominate the time of possession. Overall, Army held the ball for 40:44. The Black Knights became the first team since the 2023 season to rush for at least 200 yards against the Wildcats.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arizona Wildcats Team Analysis
Last game, the Arizona Wildcats won 48-3 against Weber State as 31.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 56.6. As a result, Arizona is 2-0 straight up, 2-0 against the spread, and 0-2 under the total.
Arizona ranks 45th nationally in total offense, 28th in scoring offense, 23rd in total defense, and 5th in fewest points allowed. Also, Arizona ranks 3rd best for takeaways and has not turned the ball over in 2025.
Last game, the Kansas State Wildcats lost 24-21 against the Army Black Knights as 17-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 48. Kansas State is 1-2 straight up, 0-3 against the spread, and 1-2 under the total.
Overall, Kansas State has national metrics of 86th for total offense, 80th for scoring, 72nd for total defense, and 103rd for points allowed. Of great concern is that K-State ranks 112th for fewest turnovers committed and 110th for takeaways.
Cale Hellums’ 14-yard touchdown with 2:52 left lifted Army past Kansas State Saturday night in Manhattan, Kan.
Hellums led Army with 124 yards rushing and two touchdowns.
Kansas State struggled with Army’s triple-option offense, allowing the Black Knights to rush for 237 yards and dominate the time of possession. Overall, Army held the ball for 40:44. The Black Knights became the first team since the 2023 season to rush for at least 200 yards against the Wildcats.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arizona Wildcats Best Bets
So far in 2025, the Kansas State Wildcats are emerging as one of the biggest disappointments in college football.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson has an inconsistent supporting cast and is having to carry too much of the load.
Kansas State’s defense has been alarmingly bad with no sign of getting better.
Arizona looks more improved and stable under head coach Brent Brennan, now in his second year after a rough transition.
Main Pick: Arizona Wildcats
Over/Under Pick: Under the Total
Player Prop Picks: Avery Johnson Under the Rushing and Passing Yardage Totals
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