DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Kansas defeated Oklahoma State 38–21 to secure a comfortable win. Oklahoma State covered by 7.5; Game went Over by 4.5. The market closed at Kansas -24.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Kansas -26.7, an edge of 2.2 points toward Kansas.
After a promising first half, Oklahoma State's offense stalled in the second half, managing only one touchdown drive while Kansas scored four times. The Cowboys' inability to sustain drives and convert on third downs allowed Kansas to pull away.
Oklahoma State missed two makeable field goals, including a blocked 19-yard attempt at the end of the first half that could have given them momentum. These special teams failures were critical in a game where every point mattered.
The Cowboys' defense allowed Kansas to score on four of their five second-half possessions, including three touchdowns. They struggled to stop the run and gave up big plays, which allowed Kansas to control the game after halftime.
Zane Flores completed 22 of 28 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns, showing efficiency and accuracy. However, the offense's overall lack of balance and inability to run the ball effectively limited their scoring potential.
Oklahoma State lost its eighth straight game and 15th consecutive Big 12 game, highlighting ongoing issues in all phases. The team will need to address these problems quickly as they prepare to host Kansas State on Nov. 15.
At kickoff, conditions at Memorial Stadium were Clear, 42°F, wind chill 40°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
42°F
| Measure | Oklahoma StateAway | KansasHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 220 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 648 miles | Home game |
| Season total | 5,495 miles | 3,513 miles |
| Body clock | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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