Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTWeek 13 · at Iowa State · Conference game
KSU 49%51% ISU
Spread
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Total
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model 51.5
Model line
ISU -0.5
ISU 51% to win
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Market
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Total
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Model view
Power-rating model, before kickoff
Model Favorite
Iowa State 51%
Projected KSU 26 – ISU 26 · Model Favorite won 73.7% in backtest
Model line
ISU -0.5
Market —
Against the spread
No lean
No market line yet
Total
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Model 51.5
How the model gets there (points from ISU’s side; the model line rounds to the half point)
SpreadISU rating edge−2.1+Home field+2.5=Model marginISU by 0.4
TotalScoring ratings51.5=Model total51.5
Signals
The data signal, and no trends and market moves behind it
No clear signal on the spread
No clear signal on the total
None of these signals has beaten the market in our backtest, so this describes why the matchup is interesting — it isn’t a pick.
No notable trends or market moves for this game.
Last 10 games
Before kickoff, this and last season
| Straight up | Spread | Over / under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 60% | 4-6 40% | 6-4 60% | |
| 6-4 60% | 4-5-1 44% | 3-7 30% |
Next 3 games
With how the last meeting with each opponent went
No more games this season.
No more games this season.
Recent meetings
Last 3 since 2023
KSU 0–3 ISU
ISU leads · 3 games since 2023 · ISU has won the last 3 meetings
| Date | Result | Line | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23 2025 | Iowa State 24 @ Kansas State 21 | KSU -2.5 | ISU W |
| Nov 30 2024 | Kansas State 21 @ Iowa State 29 | ISU -2.5 | ISU W |
| Nov 25 2023 | Iowa State 42 @ Kansas State 35 | KSU -9.5 | ISU W |
Matchup stats
Season to date before kickoff · ranks among 138 FBS teams
Power rating this season
pts vs an average team · #rank · tap a dot
KSU+6.3 →+6.4▲ 0.1#42
ISU+6.2 →+4.7▼ 1.5#50
Predashed line = average team · hover or tap a dotW12
Longer bar = better
#29
Offense
◀ KSU better#83
#51
Defense
◀ KSU better#77
−0.3 #97
Turnovers
ISU better ▶+0.5 #36
71 plays #27
Pace
◀ KSU faster62 plays #117
Unit by unitEach offense against the other's defense
| KSU off | ISU def | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / game | 35.5 #33 | 21.7 #51 | Even |
| Yards / play | 6.58 #25 | 5.84 #100 | KSU |
| PPA / play | +0.24 #28 | +0.11 #83 | KSU |
| Success rate | 48% #30 | 42% #74 | KSU |
| ISU off | KSU def | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / game | 29.7 #68 | 20.0 #39 | KSU |
| Yards / play | 5.83 #71 | 5.07 #46 | KSU |
| PPA / play | +0.13 #80 | +0.13 #89 | Even |
| Success rate | 39% #112 | 37% #28 | KSU |
Points by quarter and half
Per game this season before kickoff · ranks among 138 FBS teams
KSU scoring against the ISU defense
| Q1 | Q2 | 1H | Q3 | Q4 | 2H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6.3 #65 | 11.7 #26 | 18.0 #41 | 8.5 #20 | 9.0 #29 | 17.5 #21 | |
5.8 #95 | 6.8 #64 | 12.7 #78 | 3.5 #38 | 5.5 #50 | 9.0 #36 |
ISU scoring against the KSU defense
| Q1 | Q2 | 1H | Q3 | Q4 | 2H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7.0 #50 | 9.7 #56 | 16.7 #55 | 5.0 #95 | 8.0 #50 | 13.0 #75 | |
5.2 #82 | 6.2 #52 | 11.3 #60 | 6.3 #94 | 2.3 #2 | 8.7 #32 |
Game conditions
Before kickoff
Home field
home-field points in the model
Weather
Not yet
Forecast 15 days before kickoff
Rest
KSU7d
ISU7d
Even
Tempo
Average 132 plays
slowavg 133fast
News & sentiment
ESPN and Google News headlines
Recent ESPN and Google News headlines for both teams, injury and suspension mentions, and a keyword-based read on the tone of coverage.
Schedules, links & other games
Previous and next games, standings, ESPN, and the rest of the week

