One of the best things about the expanded College Football Playoff is that teams like Utah are still in the race. Kansas State hopes to play the role of spoiler, but the Utes are focused on the chances that they can still make a run in the postseason.
The Wildcats’ season hasn’t gone well, but they can still gain bowl eligibility with a win. Our Kansas State vs. Utah prediction features the PFSN grades that could define the outcome, a detailed breakdown, historical head-to-head records, and a final score projection for this must-watch matchup.
Kansas State vs. Utah Details
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
- Game time: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium | Salt Lake City, Utah
- Predicted weather at kick: 51°, Clear
- How to watch: ESPN2, ESPN App, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV
Kansas State vs. Utah Head-to-Head Record
The two programs are just over 14 hours apart, a short distance given how easy travel is in college football; however, they’ve never played. This is the first matchup between the Wildcats and the Utes, and their histories show that they are similar programs.
Both teams have long been overlooked in their respective conferences, but now find themselves in the same conference. The Wildcats get their first experience in Rice-Eccles Stadium, an experience that’s an eye-opener for anyone.
Kansas State vs. Utah Grades
- Kansas State (76, C)
- Utah (90.1, A-)
- Kansas State (80.2, B-)
- Utah (89.2, B+)
- Kansas State (81.1, B-)
- Utah (99.2, A+)
- Avery Johnson (84.2, B)
- Devon Dampier (88.3, B+)
- Joe Jackson (73.5, C)
- Wayshawn Parker (82.4, B-)
- Jayce Brown (79.4, C+)
- Ryan Davis (80.3, B-)
- Garrett Oakley (78.3, C+)
- Dallen Bentley (82.5, B-)
- Tobi Osunsanmi (72.1, C-)
- John Henry Daley (88.7, B+)
- Chiddi Obiazor (80.7, B-)
- Jonah Lea’ea (77, C+)
- Desmond Purnell (82, B-)
- Jonathan Hall (73.6, C)
- Donovan McIntosh (83.5, B)
- Blake Cotton (83, B-)
- VJ Payne (87.1, B+)
- Tao Johnson (94.4, A)
Kansas State vs. Utah Prediction
It’s been a tough year for the Kansas State Wildcats, but a bowl game is still on the line. Avery Johnson showed signs of development this year, but also struggled with consistency. The offense struggled because of it, and they lost one of their top playmakers to the transfer portal.
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Their defense must elevate its game in this one to take the pressure off the final game of the season, but it won’t be easy. The Utes are a motivated team with a ton on the line in their final two games.
Utah’s playoff and Big 12 title hopes are still on the line, and they’re playing like it. Ever since the loss to BYU, the Utes outscored their next three opponents 153-49. They’re doing everything in their power to strengthen their resume, and that could spell trouble for the Wildcats.
Prediction: Utah 42, Kansas State 17