The (#3) Texas Longhorns (4-0) will host the (#24) Kansas Jayhawks (4-0) this Saturday. Kansas has taken care of business early, including earning home wins against Illinois and BYU to start the season undefeated. The Jayhawks house one of the best rushing attacks in not just the Big 12 but the country. Meanwhile, Texas steamrolled Baylor 38-6 in last Saturday’s victory. The Longhorns’ most impressive win of the season came in early September on the road against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
#24 Kansas Jayhawks vs. #3 Texas Longhorns Odds and Match Details
Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
Kansas | +16
-110 |
O60.5
-115 |
+550 |
Texas | -16
-110 |
U60.5
-105 |
-800 |
** Odds Subject to Change** |
Fixture: Kansas @ Texas
Date and Time: September 30, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. EST
Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
Field Surface: FieldTurf
Weather: Sunny, 93 degrees
Key Stats
Kansas Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks have one of the most efficient passing offenses in the nation. Starting quarterback Jalon Daniels has completed 75% of his passes for five touchdowns and just one interception. Daniels has thrown 23 touchdowns to five interceptions in his last two seasons with the Jayhawks. However, the rushing attack remains the Kansas Jayhawks’ bread and butter on offense. They trail just UCF for most rushing yards per game in the Big 12 (217.8) and rushing yards per attempt (5.5). The Jayhawks also do an excellent job holding onto the ball.
The Kansas defense has gotten tested this season, allowing nearly 24 points per game. Opposing passers have done well against the Kansas’ secondary, completing 64% of their passes for 204 yards per game. However, the Jayhawks make up for the tough numbers by forcing nearly two interceptions per game. Additionally, the front seven is stout against the run. They allow just 3.3 yards per attempt on 29 attempts per game.
Texas Longhorns
The Texas Longhorns are middle of the pack in most offensive team stats. Texas is 5th in the Big 12 in passing yards and touchdowns per game. Star quarterback and potential first-round pick Quinn Ewers has thrown for 1,044 yards and nine touchdowns this season, but more importantly, he has not thrown an interception. Despite facing a tough Alabama defense earlier in the year, the Longhorns average 4.4 yards per rush on 35 attempts per game. Texas, like Kansas, does a great job holding onto the football.
The Texas defense has been fantastic this season, trailing just Oklahoma for the fewest points allowed per game (12.5). They have abused opposing passers, allowing them to complete just 55% of their passes for 211 passing yards per game and less than one passing touchdown per game. The rushing defense is more impressive, holding opposing backfields to 87 rushing yards per game on 2.7 yards per attempt. Only Iowa State and Oklahoma allow fewer yards per play on defense. They also force nearly two turnovers per game.
Game Prediction
The over is the play in this Big 12 tilt. The Kansas offense has been fantastic to start the season, but the defense has been suspect against less-than-explosive offensive units. The Texas Longhorns will present the Jayhawk defense with their most challenging task of the season. Quinn Ewers and company are in a great spot to post big offensive numbers on Saturday, while I expect the Kansas offense to try and keep them in this game. So, let’s roll with the over in this potential shootout.