Big 12 opponents meet when the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats (5-1) and the West Virginia Mountaineers (3-3) square off on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
The Wildcats’ game against the Mountaineers will be available on FOX.
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When is Kansas State vs. West Virginia and when does it start?
This contest between the Wildcats and Mountaineers is scheduled on Saturday, October 19, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Kansas State vs. West Virginia
The Wildcats and Mountaineers will hit the gridiron at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium for this matchup on Oct. 19, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Kansas State Stats & Insights
The Wildcats beat the Colorado Buffaloes 31-28 in their most recent outing.
Kansas State is totaling 430.8 yards per game offensively this season (44th in the FBS), and are allowing 339.8 yards per game (49th) on the defensive side of the ball.
Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 18th-worst in the FBS (268.2 passing yards allowed per game), the Wildcats have put up better results offensively, ranking 102nd in the FBS by averaging 189.8 passing yards per game.
Kansas State has been shining on both sides of the ball in the running game, ranking eighth-best in rushing offense (241.0 rushing yards per game) and ninth-best in rushing defense (91.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
The Wildcats are averaging 31.3 points per game offensively this season (45th in the FBS), and they are allowing 21.0 points per game (43rd) on the other side of the ball.
West Virginia Stats & Insights
The Mountaineers’ last game finished in a 28-16 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones.
From an offensive perspective, West Virginia is accumulating 425.3 total yards per contest (46th-ranked). It ranks 82nd in the FBS on defense (377.0 total yards allowed per game).
In terms of passing, the Mountaineers rank 84th in the FBS (214.8 passing yards per game) and 105th defensively (247.0 passing yards allowed per contest).
West Virginia’s run offense has been dominant, posting 210.5 rushing yards per contest (20th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 53rd by surrendering 130.0 rushing yards per game.
The Mountaineers are generating 30.2 points per contest on offense this season (56th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 26.0 points per game (81st-ranked) on defense.
Kansas State Key Players to Watch
Avery Johnson leads Kansas State with 1,103 passing yards (183.8 ypg) on 92-of-149 passing with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He also has 306 rushing yards (51.0 ypg) on 51 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
The team’s top rusher, DJ Giddens, has carried the ball 108 times for 786 yards (131.0 per game), with two touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 129 receiving yards (21.5 per game) on 10 catches with one receiving touchdown.
Jayce Brown’s team-high 398 receiving yards (66.3 yards per game) have come on 23 receptions with three touchdowns.
Keagan Johnson has collected 161 receiving yards (32.2 yards per game), hauling in 14 passes this year.
West Virginia Key Players to Watch
Garrett Greene has been a dual threat to lead West Virginia in both passing and rushing. He has 1,267 passing yards (211.2 ypg), completing 57% of his passes and collecting eight touchdown passes and six interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 382 yards (63.7 ypg) on 65 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
Jahiem White’s team-high 398 rushing yards (66.3 per game) have come on 68 carries, with five touchdowns this year.
Hudson Clement’s team-leading 334 receiving yards (55.7 yards per game) have come on 22 receptions with one touchdown.
Traylon Ray has put together a 251-yard season so far (41.8 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, hauling in 18 passes.
Kole Taylor’s 18 catches are good enough for 213 yards (35.5 ypg) and two touchdowns.
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