The Kansas Jayhawks (0-0) and the Fresno State Bulldogs (0-0) meet at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

The Bulldogs are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +14) against the Jayhawks (with an over/under of 50 points).

Keep reading for our preview for this this matchup between the Jayhawks and the Bulldogs, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Kansas vs. Fresno State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Jayhawks (-14)
• Moneyline: Jayhawks (-595), Bulldogs (+434)
• Total: 50 points
• TV Channel: FOX (KAYU-Spokane, WA)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Kansas vs. Fresno State betting info and stats

• Kansas was 5-6-0 against the spread last season.
• In 11 Kansas games last year, seven hit the over.
• Fresno State’s record against the spread last season was 7-5-0.
• Fresno State did not lose ATS (1-0) as underdogs of 14 points or greater last year.
• In 12 Fresno State games last season, five of them went over the total.

Kansas vs. Fresno State key players

Kansas Jayhawks

• Jalon Daniels put together an impressive passing stat line last year with 2,454 yards (204.5 yards per game), going 171-for-300 (57% completion percentage), 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He was effective in the running game as well, with 447 rushing yards on 93 carries, six rushing TDs, and averaging 37.3 yards per game.
• Devin Neal churned out 1,266 rushing yards (105.5 per game) and 16 touchdowns last season. In the receiving game, he made 24 catches for 254 yards and one score.
• In the previous year, Luke Grimm grabbed 51 passes (on 85 targets) for 690 yards (57.5 per game). He also found the end zone six times.
• Quentin Skinner also impressed receiving last season. He had 25 receptions for 557 yards and four touchdowns. He was targeted 58 times.
• Lawrence Arnold’s stat line last season: 360 receiving yards, 26 catches, one touchdown, on 45 targets.
• Last season Jereme Robinson racked up 5.5 sacks, 7.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Last season JB Brown grabbed 64 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and five sacks.
• Last season Mello Dotson had a huge stat line of five interceptions, 44 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and seven passes defended.

Fresno State Bulldogs

• Mikey Keene threw for 2,887 yards and 18 touchdowns last season.
• Elijah Gilliam racked up eight rushing touchdowns on 38.8 yards per game last season. Gilliam was also productive in the passing game, totaling 32 catches over the course of the year.
• Bryson Donelson ran for three touchdowns on 462 yards a year ago.
• Mac Dalena averaged 81.5 yards on 4.9 receptions per game and racked up eight receiving touchdowns in 2024.
• Jalen Moss collected four touchdowns and had 563 receiving yards (46.9 ypg) in 2024.
• Raylen Sharpe worked his way to three receiving touchdowns and 523 receiving yards (47.5 ypg) last season.
• Last year Phoenix Jackson put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with 4.0 sacks, and added 5.0 TFL, 46 tackles, and two interceptions.
• Tuasivi Nomura was all over the field last season with 89 tackles and 5.0 TFL.
• A year ago Cameron Lockridge tallied 39 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and five passes defended as well as five interceptions.