Game time: Oct. 11, 3:30 p.m. EST

Where: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS

TV: FOX Sports

VITALS: Kansas State is coming off a heartbreaker against Baylor after blowing a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Avery Johnson had his best performance of the season, throwing for a season-high 344 passing yards, while rushing 10 times for 72 yards and one touchdown. Unfortunately, a back-breaking pick-six sealed the loss.

The Wildcats face a TCU squad that excels in the passing attack but has struggled against the run. Kansas State's defense needs a boost after being dominated by big plays over the last few weeks, primarily through the air.

Betting line: K-State (+1.5)

O/U: 55.5

Money Line: KSU -120, TCU +102

KEY K-STATE PLAYERS

QB Avery Johnson: 1,363 YDS, 10 TD, 2 INT; 47 RUSH, 209 YDS, 3 TD

WR Jayce Brown: 29 REC, 390, 3 TD; 3 RUSH, 104 YDS, 1 TD

RB Joe Jackson: 48 RUSH, 203 YDS, 1 TD; 10 REC, 71 YDS, 1 TD

LB Austin Romaine: 45 TOT TKLS, 4.5 TFL, 2 PD, 1 FR

KEY K-STATE STATS

SCORING OFFENSE: 27.5 POINTS/GAME (12th in Big 12)

• 227.2 PASSING YARDS/GAME (8th in Big 12)
• 143.3 RUSHING YARDS/GAME (14th in Big 12)

SCORING DEFENSE: 26.8 POINTS/GAME (13th in Big 12)

• 208.3 PASSING YARDS/GAME (8th in Big 12)
• 167.7 RUSHING YARDS/GAME (13th in Big 12)

KEY TCU PLAYERS

QB Josh Hoover: 1,517 YDS, 15 TD, 4 INT; 26 RUSH, 12 YDS, 2 TD

WR Eric McCalister: 17 REC, 385 YDS, 5 TD

RB Kevorian Barnes: 37 RUSH, 204 YDS, 1 TD; 5 REC, 33 YDS

LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr: 40 TOT TKLS, 5 TFL, 3 SACKS

S Bud Clark: 27 TOT TKLS, 2 INT, 5 PD

KEY TCU STATS

SCORING OFFENSE: 36.8 POINTS/GAME (5th in Big 12)

• 311.6 PASSING YARDS/GAME (3rd in Big 12)
• 125.6 RUSHING YARDS/GAME (16th in Big 12)

SCORING DEFENSE: 21.4 POINTS/GAME (11th in Big 12)

• 249.2 PASSING YARDS/GAME (14th in Big 12)
• 130.8 RUSHING YARDS/GAME (6th in Big 12)

QUOTABLE: "They've got so many guys that can beat you," Klieman said in his TCU pregame interview. "Then you've got a guy who is throwing the ball really accurately, especially on deep balls. I know [Josh Hoover's] a terrific athlete and can run the ball. That's the thing that probably scares us the most. We've given up some explosive plays, and they're an explosive offense that's going to take those shots."

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