The Kansas Jayhawks (1-5) square off against a fellow Big 12 opponent when they host the Houston Cougars (2-4) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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When is Kansas vs. Houston and when does it start?
This contest between the Jayhawks and Cougars will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Kansas vs. Houston
The Jayhawks and Cougars will take to the gridiron at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for this matchup on Oct. 19, and if you want to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Kansas Stats & Insights
In their last game, the Jayhawks lost 35-31 to the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Kansas is compiling 399.5 yards per game on offense, which ranks 65th in the FBS. Defensively, the Jayhawks rank 69th, allowing 362.5 yards per game.
The Jayhawks are averaging 186.0 passing yards per game offensively this season (105th in the FBS), and they are giving up 204.7 passing yards per game (53rd) on the defensive side of the ball.
Kansas ranks 83rd in run defense this year (157.8 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with 213.5 rushing yards per game.
The Jayhawks are compiling 28.5 points per game on offense (69th in the FBS), and they rank 81st on the other side of the ball with 25.7 points allowed per game.
Houston Stats & Insights
The Cougars’ last game was a 30-19 win over the TCU Horned Frogs.
On offense, Houston is a bottom-25 unit, generating just 298.5 total yards per game (14th-worst). Fortunately, it is thriving on the other side of the ball, surrendering 295.0 total yards per contest (18th-best).
While the Cougars’ pass offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking 10th-worst with 154.8 passing yards per game, their defense ranks 12th-best with only 161.7 passing yards surrendered per contest.
Houston ranks 81st in the FBS with 143.7 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 57th with 133.3 rushing yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
The Cougars have not been getting things done offensively, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 13.7 points per game. They have been more effective defensively, allowing 20.5 points per contest (38th-ranked).
Kansas Key Players to Watch
Jalon Daniels has 1,065 passing yards (177.5 ypg) to lead Kansas, completing 54% of his passes and throwing seven touchdown passes and eight interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 131 rushing yards (21.8 ypg) on 38 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
Devin Neal has carried the ball 100 times for a team-high 584 yards (97.3 per game), with five touchdowns this year.
This season Daniel Hishaw Jr. has piled up 48 carries for 310 yards (51.7 per game) and three touchdowns.
Luke Grimm’s 354 receiving yards (59.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has 33 receptions with four touchdowns.
Quentin Skinner has caught 14 passes for 235 yards (39.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
Lawrence Arnold has hauled in 16 catches for 214 yards (35.7 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
Houston Key Players to Watch
Donovan Smith has thrown for 694 yards (115.7 ypg) to lead Houston, completing 66.1% of his passes and tossing two touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 114 rushing yards (19.0 ypg) on 48 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
The team’s top rusher, Stacy Sneed, has carried the ball 40 times for 235 yards (39.2 per game), with one touchdown this year.
This season Re’Shaun Sanford II has taken 40 carries for 208 yards (34.7 per game) and one touchdown, while also catching eight passes for 96 yards (19.2 per game).
Stephon Johnson Jr.’s 202 receiving yards (33.7 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s totaled 18 receptions and one touchdown.
Joseph Manjack IV has put together a 167-yard season so far (27.8 receiving yards per game) with two touchdowns, hauling in 12 passes.
Maliq Carr’s 10 grabs this season have resulted in 121 yards (20.2 ypg).
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