by Rod Pearson
Monday, Nov 24, 2025
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Friday, November 28, 2025
Venue: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Utah -13.5, Kansas +13.5; Over/Under: 59.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Utah -13.5, Kansas +13.5; Over/Under: 60.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Utah -13.5, Kansas +13.5; Over/Under: 60.5 points
Season Record
Utah Utes: 9-2 (6-2) (3rd place, Big 12)
Kansas Jayhawks: 5-6 (3-5) (12th place, Big 12)
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Utah Utes: won their last game at home against the Kansas State Wildcats 51-47.
Kansas Jayhawks: lost their last game on the road against the Iowa State Cyclones 38-14.
Utah Utes vs Kansas Jayhawks Preview and Analysis
Utah is entering this game with a 9-2 record overall and they have a 6-2 record in their conference games too. They are 5-1 in their home games, 4-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against Kansas State 51-47. Devon Dampier was the starting QB and he completed 18/33 passes for 259 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Wayshawn Parker led the team in rushing yards with 100. JJ Buchanan led the receivers with 74 receiving yards on 2 receptions. Johnathan Hall led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles while John Henry Daley led the defense in sacks with 2. Lander Barton came away with the only interception for them in that one.
Kansas is entering this game with a 5-6 record overall and they have a 3-5 record in their conference games too. They are 4-2 in their home games, 1-4 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They lost their last game against Iowa State 38-14. Jalon Daniels was the starting QB and he completed 13/23 passes for 154 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Daniel Hishaw Jr. led the team in rushing yards with 50. Boden Groen led the receivers with 76 receiving yards on 5 receptions and 1 TD. Lyrik Rawls led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Justice Finkley led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Utah vs Kansas Prediction
The current betting odds have Utah listed as a 13.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Utah has looked really good in their games this season with their 9-2 record overall and their 6-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big 12. They have no real shot at the Big 12 Championship, but they are ranked inside the top 15 teams in the nation and are right on the outside of the CFP. Meanwhile, Kansas hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 5-6 record overall and their 3-5 conference record which has them in the bottom half of the Big 12. This is a big game for them to end the season since they can still become bowl eligible with a win, but they don't have the talent that Utah has and Kansas hasn't looked great lately either. They are off a 38-14 loss to Iowa State in their last one and they have had a few games like that over the last month where they just couldn't compete with a better team. Their offense has been an issue in these games, but their defense is the bigger issue with the number of points they give up. Utah has the much better defense and they also have an offense that has been rolling. They are off a 51-47 win over Kansas State in their last one and that was a tougher game for them, but they still managed to get the win with their offense. The defense will be looking to bounce back with a better performance and Utah has been blowing out bad teams in the conference all season. The best way to place a bet here is on Utah to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Utah Utes: 0-3 ATS after a win by 6 or less points. 3-6 1H ATS as a road favorite. 6-2 OVER as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points. 35-22 1H OVER as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points.
Kansas Jayhawks: 7-3 ATS when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 75%). 11-4 ATS vs. good teams - outscoring opponents by 10+ PPG on the season. 6-1 ATS versus good rushing teams - averaging 200 rushing yards/game or more. 9-3 OVER off a loss against a conference rival.
Key Injuries
Utah Utes: S. Fano (OG) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Randle Jr. (CB) Questionable - Undisclosed. H. Andrews (TE) Out - Undisclosed. D. Zipperer (WR) Out - Undisclosed.
Kansas Jayhawks: C. Bruhn (TE) Questionable - Undisclosed. L. Robinson (S) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Stewart (LB) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Nickens (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Thurman (RB) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Hanika (TE) Out - Leg.
Notable Quotes
“If that play doesn’t happen, it's probably a different outcome. It was four-point switch.” - Kyle Whittingham after his team’s win against KSU in their last game.
“We've got to coach it better. We've got to continue to find ways to execute.” - Lance Leipold after his team’s loss against ISU in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Utah Utes
WR Simmons, Larry
WR Davis, Ryan
WR Buchanan, JJ
TE Bentley, Dallen
QB Dampier, Devon
RB Bray, Daniel
Kansas Jayhawks
WR Canty, Bryson
WR Henderson Jr., Emmanuel
WR Pickett, Cam
TE Groen, Boden
QB Daniels, Jalon
RB Hishaw Jr., Daniel
Statistical Leaders
Utah Utes
Passing: Devon Dampier (1,927)
Rushing: Wayshawn Parker (836)
Receiving: Ryan Davis (659)
Touchdowns: NaQuari Rogers (10)
Kansas Jayhawks
Passing: Jalon Daniels (2,344)
Rushing: Daniel Hishaw Jr. (480)
Receiving: Emmanuel Henderson Jr. (653)
Touchdowns: Leshon Williams (9)
Coaches:
Utah Utes: Kyle Whittingham (22nd season)
Kansas Jayhawks: Lance Leipold (5th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
