The No. 22 Houston Cougars (4-1) visit the Kansas State Wildcats (3-1) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on FOX. DraftKings lists the spread at KSU -2.5 with a total of 55.5; moneylines are Houston +120 · Kansas State -142. Below is our Houston vs Kansas State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Houston vs Kansas State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 22 Houston at Kansas State |
| Records | Houston 4-1 · Kansas State 3-1 |
| Spread | KSU -2.5 |
| Moneyline | Houston +120 · Kansas State -142 |
| Total | 55.5 |
| Venue | Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | FOX |
| Head Coaches | Houston: HC Willie Fritz, OC Slade Nagle · Kansas State: HC Collin Klein, OC Sean Gleeson |
Houston Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Houston Cougars are 4-1 overall, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and they are ranked No. 22 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 33-20 vs Oregon State; Sep 12 — W 77-6 vs Southern; Sep 18 — L 28-26 at Texas Tech; Sep 26 — W 42-28 at Georgia Southern; Oct 3 — W 27-17 vs UCF. Most recently, Houston beat UCF 27-17 at home. Through 5 games, Houston is averaging 41.0 points scored and 19.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Willie Fritz (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Slade Nagle. Defensive coordinator: Austin Armstrong.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Conner Weigman (QB) — 91/135, 1,186 yards, 11 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Re'Shaun Sanford II (RB) — 55 carries, 314 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Amare Thomas (WR) — 27 receptions, 330 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Javion White (DB) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Kentrell Webb (DB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 41.0 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 19.8 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Kansas State Wildcats are 3-1 overall, 0-1 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 71-3 vs Nicholls; Sep 12 — W 34-7 vs Washington State; Sep 19 — W 31-20 vs Tulane; Sep 26 — L 31-26 at Cincinnati. Most recently, Kansas State lost to Cincinnati 31-26 on the road. Through 4 games, Kansas State is averaging 40.5 points scored and 15.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Collin Klein (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Sean Gleeson. Defensive coordinator: Jordan Peterson.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Avery Johnson (QB) — 88/133, 910 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Avery Johnson (QB) — 30 carries, 291 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Derrick Salley Jr. (WR) — 11 receptions, 178 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Wendell Gregory (DE) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Gabe Powers (LB) — 21 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 40.5 points per game; a defense allowing only 15.2 points per game. Questions: The response to a 31-26 loss at Cincinnati.
How to Watch Houston vs Kansas State
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS
- TV / Streaming: FOX
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.