Kansas State vs West Virginia Picks and Prediction – 10/19/2024

The Kansas State Wildcats return to the road this week with a game in Morgantown against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Kansas State is a top 20 ranked team with five wins and one loss through six games played having won four of the last five following a three-point road win against Colorado last weekend. Defensively Kansas State did just enough giving up 28 points on 359 total yards of offense. Offensively the Wildcats pulled it out with 426 yards resulting in 31 points including 21 in the second half. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Avery Johnson carried the load for Kansas State completing 15 passes for 224 yards and two scores in the game period DJ Giddens led the team with 25 carries for 182 yards. Dylan Edwards chipped in 21 yards and one score on 7 carries. Jayce brown led all receivers for the Wildcats with six catches for 121 yards and two scores.

The West Virginia Mountaineers stay at home this week .500 on the year through six games played following a 12 point loss against Iowa State that ended a 2 game win streak. Offensively West Virginia compiled 356 yards with gorgeous 16 points of returning the ball over twice in the game. Defensively the Mountaineers were outmatched giving up 28 points and nearly 400 total yards of offense.

Garrett Greene led the way for West Virginia completing 18 passes for 206 yards and one score and ran the ball 10 times for a team high 87 yards. Jaheim White added 12 carries for 46 yards and one touchdown. Kole Taylor led all receivers in the game with 55 yards on five receptions. Traylon Ray added three catches for 49 yards in the game.

Kansas State is rolling coming into this matchup and will continue that tear against a lackluster West Virginia team. Look for the Wildcats to keep it going as they continue to defend their ranking. Look for Kansas State to continue to climb the conference standings as they pull off the road win and cover in Morgantown. Final Score Prediction, Kansas State Wildcats win and cover 31-13.