Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State: Prediction, odds, TV for Arrowhead football game

The Kansas Jayhawks will play Iowa State on Saturday afternoon at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Jayhawks (2-6, 1-4 Big 12) lost a heartbreaker to K-State before the off-week.

Here’s a closer look at Saturday’s showdown for the Jayhawks:

KU football vs. No. 17 Iowa State: Game details

Kickoff time: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9

Where: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City)

TV: FS1

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network; WHB (810) in Kansas City; Wichita 92.3

Betting line: Iowa State is a 3-point favorite.

Kansas game prediction

In order to return to a postseason bowl, two-win KU needs to be perfect — as in, go 4-0 — the rest of the way.

Well, that starts with the Cyclones.

And KU’s offense will be tested. Iowa State ranks No. 9 nationally in scoring defense, with opponents averaging just 15.5 points per game. The Cyclones have allowed an average of just 146.6 passing yards.

The Jayhawks, meanwhile, must establish the run. KU needs to do that while simultaneously forcing Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht to make some mistakes — he’s thrown six interceptions this season.

KU’s usually plays well after bye weeks under coach Lance Leipold and I expect that to continue Saturday.

Prediction: KU 31, ISU 24

Shreyas’ pick to cover: KU (-6.5)

Shreyas’ record: 3-4

Shreyas’ record against the spread: 3-4