TCU vs Kansas State Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 11 — College Football Week 7

Jones' prediction: Points will be at a premium.

Jeremy Jones - Contributor at Covers
Jeremy Jones • Betting Analyst
Oct 9, 2025 • 13:21 ET • 4 min read

NCAAF

Match starts: 46 hrs
KSU
29 %
TCU
71 %
EXPERT PICK - TOTAL
u55.5 (-110)
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Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) reacts after running for a 31 yard touchdown.
Photo By - Imagn Images. Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) reacts after running for a 31 yard touchdown.

The TCU Horned Frogs are looking to keep their Big 12 title hopes alive when they travel to Manhattan, KS, to take on the struggling Kansas State Wildcats.

The Wildcats seem to be cursed this season because even though they are 2-4, they still have a +4 overall score differential on the season. 

All things considered, my TCU vs. Kansas State predictions and college football picks side with the Under on Saturday, October 11.

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TCU vs Kansas State prediction

TCU vs Kansas State best bet: Under 55.5 (-110)

While each of these two teams averages more than 27.5 points per game, the matchup mixed with the likelihood of heavy winds provides a great play on the Under here. The Kansas State Wildcats' biggest weakness on defense is in the run game, but TCU is very pass-heavy.

The Horned Frogs rank 105th in the country in rushing at 125.6 yards per game. They also only average 3.9 yards per carry. Obviously, this includes sacks as negative rushing yards, but it is still a bad number if they plan on taking advantage of the biggest weakness for Kansas State. 

The Wildcats average 27.5 points per game, but have been held to 21, 21, and 17 points by Iowa State, Army, and Arizona. They also only rank 77th in the country in total yardage gained. The Horned Frogs have yet to give up more than 27 points in a game this season.

The wind is expected to be consistently in the double digits throughout the game with gusts up to 25 mph. If the game is going to be dependent on short passes and the run game, then the defenses will be at their best. This total is too high given all these factors. 

TCU vs Kansas State same-game parlay

To add to the total, I am going to add a touchdown scorer from the TCU backfield with Kevorian Barnes. I will also take Avery Johnson to stay under two passing touchdowns, as this will be a run-heavy game.    

TCU vs Kansas State SGP

  • Under 55.5
  • Kevorian Barnes anytime TD
  • Avery Johnson Under 1.5 passing TDs 

Our deep-ball SGP: Rushing to the end zone

While we are on Johnson to have less than two passing touchdowns, adding him to get a rushing touchdown will boost our odds, and he has three on the season. 

TCU vs Kansas State SGP

  • Under 55.5
  • Kevorian Barnes anytime TD
  • Avery Johnson Under 1.5 passing TDs 
  • Avery Johnson anytime TD

TCU vs Kansas State odds

  • Spread: TCU +1 | Kansas State -1
  • Moneyline: TCU +107 | Kansas State -109
  • Over/Under: Over 57.5| Under 57.5

TCU vs Kansas State trend to know

The Under has hit in eight of the last nine matchups between these two teams. Find more college football betting trends for TCU vs Kansas State.

How to watch TCU vs Kansas State

Location Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS
Date Saturday, October 11, 2025
Kickoff 3:30 p.m. ET
TV FOX

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Jeremy Jones was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and has been a massive Wildcats fans since the moment he came into the world. He wrote his first sports article at the tender age of 11 after attending a local AHL hockey game, and a few years later was writing professionally for sites such as Sports Rants, BetAmerica, and TwinSpires.

Jeremy holds a Masters in Sports Administration from Eastern Kentucky University and utilizes all seven betting options available in Kentucky to shop for odds and promos and find the greatest EV in every wager he places.

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