ESPN Bet · as of July 8, 2026
Army defeated Kansas State 24–21 in a nail-biter. Army covered by 19.5; Game went Under by 3.5. The market closed at Kansas State -16.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Kansas State -13.9, an edge of 2.6 points toward Army. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Kansas State 10.4 points stronger on a neutral field.
Kansas State settled for field goals instead of touchdowns in the first half, leading to a 13-7 halftime deficit. Coach Klieman emphasized that failing to finish drives cost them the game, as they could have led 21-7.
Starting running back Dylan Edwards was injured in the season opener and missed this game. Without his explosiveness, the Wildcats managed only 75 rushing yards on 18 carries, limiting their offensive balance.
Quarterback Avery Johnson threw an interception just past midfield on the final drive, ending any chance of a comeback. Johnson finished 15-of-25 for 172 yards and one touchdown, but the turnover sealed the loss.
Army ran 70 times for 332 yards and held the ball for over 40 minutes. Kansas State allowed its first opponent to rush for more than 200 yards since late 2023, exposing issues with option defense.
Kansas State travels to Arizona on Friday for a nonconference game. Despite both teams being in the Big 12, this matchup will not count in conference standings, but it is a critical opportunity to rebound from a 1-2 start.
At kickoff, conditions at Bill Snyder Family Stadium were Partly cloudy, 57°F with winds of 8 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.
Partly cloudy
57°F
| Measure | ArmyAway | Kansas StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,202 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Home game |
| Season total | 1,202 miles | 8,276 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| Rest | 8 days | 7 days |
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