Kansas State Wildcats Host Cincinnati Bearcats in Crucial College Football Matchup

The Kansas State Wildcats, ranked No. 25, hosted the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. The game, which kicked off at 8 p.m. ET, was broadcast on ESPN2 and marked a significant matchup for both teams as they approach the end of the college football season.

Kansas State, with a record of 7-3 overall and 4-3 in the Big 12, was looking to break a two-game losing streak. The Wildcats have had a strong season, averaging 421.5 yards per game on offense and ranking 38th in the FBS in total defense, allowing 336.5 yards per contest. They boast a robust rushing offense, ranking 19th in the FBS with 202.9 rushing yards per game, and a solid rushing defense, allowing just 116.3 yards per game.

Cincinnati, with a record of 5-5 overall and 3-4 in their conference, was on a three-game losing streak and faced a challenging task in breaking this streak on the road. The Bearcats average 430 total yards per game on offense, ranking 35th in the FBS, and allow 385.4 yards per game on defense. They have a balanced offense, with 247.8 passing yards and 182.2 rushing yards per game, but their defense has struggled, particularly against the run, allowing 154 yards per game.

The game also marked Senior Night for the Kansas State Wildcats, adding an emotional layer to the matchup as the team honored its senior players. The atmosphere at Bill Snyder Family Stadium was expected to be electric, with the home crowd supporting their team in a critical game.