Baylor at Kansas
Baylor at Kansas kicks off Saturday, Oct 24 at 1 PM EDT on TNT. Baylor is favored by 1.5. The Gotta See It Meter calls it worth having on: 26 of 100 (I'll Bite), mostly on power-conference matchup and conference game.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- TNT · Cable · HBO Max
- Venue
- David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
- City
- Lawrence, KS
- Week
- Week 8
- Conference game
- Yes
- Line
- Baylor −1.5 · O/U 53.5
- Forecast
- 71°F · wind 10 mph · 0% precipitation
I'll Bite
Baylor4–2
Lvs Auburn16–17
Wvs Prairie View A&M44–3
Wvs La Tech36–19
Wvs Colorado23–13
Wat Arizona St.55–19
Lvs TCU6–17
at Kansas
Nothing since.
Kansas2–4
Wvs Long Island University51–6
Lvs Missouri21–38
Lvs Arizona St.17–24
Wvs Mid. Tenn.55–0
Lat Utah24–41
Lat Kansas State24–35
vs Baylor
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 62.0 points a game and Baylor plays fast — 83.0 snaps a game, 1st nationally. Vegas set the total at 53.5. The last 5 meetings have averaged a 33.2-point margin.
Blowout riskNah
PaceSupersonicBaylor Supersonic · Kansas Speed Limit
SeriesCall 911avg margin 33.2 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Baylor | Kansas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 30.065th | 32.050th | |
| Points allowed | 14.79th | 24.074th | |
| Yards per play | 5.3112th | 6.338th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 4.521st | 5.370th | |
| Plays per game | 83.01st | 71.030th | |
| Turnover margin | +162nd | -399th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 40.2%78th | 38.8%81st |
More stats +11
| Baylor | Kansas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 152.377th | 207.223rd | |
| Passing yards per game | 283.817th | 242.554th | |
| QB completion rate | 55.3%124th | 54.2%129th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 6.7111th | 8.242nd | |
| O-line rank | 75thline yards · sack rate | 11thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 8thstuff rate · havoc | 19thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 225th | 1098th | |
| Interceptions | 634th | 1133rd | |
| Forced fumbles | 517th | 517th | |
| Penalties per game | 7.398th | 7.398th | |
| Time of possession | 30:2758th | 29:2786th |
The series
Baylor leads 5–0 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Baylor 45–17 | 28 |
| 2022 | Baylor 35–23 | 12 |
| 2021 | Baylor 45–7 | 38 |
| 2020 | Baylor 47–14 | 33 |
| 2019 | Baylor 61–6 | 55 |
How to watch
| Network | TNT |
|---|---|
| Stream | Cable · HBO Max |
| Kickoff | 1 PM EDT |
| Where | David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS |
What the Meter sees
| Power-conference matchupTwo of the big four on the same field — the bump, plus the floor every power-conference team carries | +14.0 |
|---|---|
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Vegas says it's closeClosing spread of 1.5 — the tighter the number, the bigger the bump | +3.7 |
| Where it's onTNT — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +3.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 26 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Baylor vs Kansas start?
- Saturday, Oct 24 at 1 PM EDT.
- What channel is Baylor vs Kansas on?
- TNT.
- How can I stream Baylor vs Kansas?
- Streaming on HBO Max.
- Who is favored in Baylor vs Kansas?
- Baylor by 1.5. The total is 53.5.
- Where is Baylor vs Kansas played?
- David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS.