#14 Kansas State Wildcats(2-0) host the #20 Arizona Wildcats(2-0) on Friday night. K-State is coming off a 34-27 win over Tulane, where quarterback Avery Johnson completed 15 of 23 passes for 181 yards and 2 TDs. Running Back DJ Giddens carried the ball 19 times for 114 yards and had 4 receptions for 63 yards and a TD.
Arizona is coming off a 22-10 win over Northern Arizona. Running back Quali Conley carried the ball 17 times for 112 yards. QB Noah Fifita completed 18 of 26 passes for 173 yards, throwing a touchdown and an interception.
Which Wildcat will remain undefeated and keep their playoff hopes alive?
Kansas State vs. Arizona Match Details
Fixture: Arizona @ Kansas State
Date and Time: Friday, September 13, 2024 @ 8:00 pm EST
Location: Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas
Key Stats
Kansas State
The Wildcats enter 2-0, averaging 37.50 points per game to start the season. Running back DJ Giddens leads the team in rushing, averaging 119 yards per game, while Dylan Edwards averages 48.5 rushing yards per game and has scored 2 TDs. QB Avery Johnson is averaging 167 passing yards per game while completing 65.91% of his passes. He has thrown 4 TDs and 1 INT to start the season.
Wide Receiver Jayce Brown is averaging 44 receiving yards per game, which is a team-high. DJ Giddens has a TD and is averaging 34.5 receiving yards per game. Defensively, Kansas State has one INT, 9 sacks, and hit the opposing quarterback 4 times. They are allowing 16.5 points per game.
Arizona
The other Wildcats enter the game 2-0, averaging 41.5 points per game this season. Quali Conley leads the team in rushing, averaging 101 yards per game, and has reached the endzone three times. QB Noah Fifita is averaging 297.5 passing yards per game while completing 64.91% of his passes. He has thrown 5 TDs and 2 INTs this season.
Wide Receiver Tetairoa McMillan is averaging a team-high 157.5 receiving yards per game and has scored 4 TDs. From a defensive standpoint, Arizona has 2 INTs and 3 sacks and hit the opposing quarterback 16 times. They are allowing 24.5 points per game.
Prediction
Noah Fifita must bring his "A" game to give Arizona a fighting chance. Getting Conley going early and running the ball should open things up in the passing game. If they play like they did against Northern Arizona, K-State will crush them.
Avery Johnson will also have to open things up for Kansas State. The fact that their leading receiver is only averaging 44 yards per game is alarming. I expect DJ Giddens to be the focal point of their offensive strategy.
Playing in Manhattan is rough, and I don't think Arizona is up to the task after seeing them nearly lose to Northern Arizona last week. Look for Kansas State to exert its dominance in this one and prove it is the real Wildcats to fear.
Final Pick
Kansas State Wildcats -9.5 Alternate Spread (+109)
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