Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Kansas State Big 12 opener score, highlights

At Nippert Stadium, the Cincinnati Bearcats, who have a 4-3 overall series record against Kansas State, will face their Big 12 opener on September 26. The Bearcats have yet to defeat Kansas State since 1966. Kansas State beat UC 41-15 in Manhattan in 2024, with senior quarterback Avery Johnson making his first visit to Cincinnati.

The Bearcats have won 40 of their 56 such games since 2006; UC's last visit to Kansas State was in 1995. The Bearcats, currently 3-0, will play eight games in total, with four against Top 25 opponents. Five of the next eight will be away games, starting with the Arizona game on October 3. Kansas State has five road games in their next eight, but only one will be against a ranked team as they host Houston on October 10. The teams are evenly matched, averaging similar points, rushing yards, and passing yards per game.