KU football vs. Oklahoma State: Five things to know about Jayhawks’ next game
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- Kansas hosts Oklahoma State Saturday at 3 p.m. at David Booth Stadium on ESPN+.
- Oklahoma State ranks near bottom defensively, giving Kansas chances through the air.
- OSU coaching change promoted former KU assistants; series historically favors Cowboys.
After a blowout loss to K-State on Saturday, the Kansas Jayhawks (4-4, 2-3 Big 12) will look to bounce back against Oklahoma State.
OSU (1-7, 0-5 Big 12) lost 42-0 to Texas Tech on Saturday.
Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s game:
KU football vs. Oklahoma State: Game details
Kickoff: 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1
Where: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (Lawrence, Kansas)
TV: ESPN+
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network; WHB (810) in Kansas City
Early betting line: Kansas is a 23.5-point favorite.
Five things to know about KU-Oklahoma State
1. Familiar faces return to Lawrence. After coach Mike Gundy was fired following a 1-2 start, former KU offensive coordinator Doug Meacham was named interim coach for OSU. Meacham promoted former KU defensive coordinator/one-time interim coach Clint Bowen to OSU’s defensive coordinator.
2. Oklahoma State has one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Cowboys rank No. 135 out of 136 schools in points allowed per game (38.9). Teams are averaging 456.5 yards of total offense against OSU, with nearly 300 of those yards coming through the air. This game could be a good chance to bounce back for Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels. He struggled vs. K-State.
3. The Cowboys’ offense isn’t much better. OSU ranks No. 132 in the country in points scored per game (14.5). A large part of that is due to an abysmal passing attack. The Cowboys are averaging just 161.1 passing yards and 0.5 passing touchdowns per game.
4. Oklahoma State safety Parker Robertson is the player to watch on defense. He leads the team in total tackles (51) and solo tackles (30). He also has one interception and one forced fumble.
5. Historically, Oklahoma State has won most of the matchups between the sides. The Cowboys lead the all-time series 41-30-3. Oklahoma State won the last game 39-32 in 2023. KU’s last win was in 2022, when the Jayhawks won 37-16 at home.
This story was originally published October 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM with the headline "KU football vs. Oklahoma State: Five things to know about Jayhawks’ next game."
