Arizona vs Kansas State head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 12, Saturday, November 21, 2026.
The Breakdown
Composites deadlocked at 64. Arizona's veteran-built roster (9% blue-chip) meets Kansas State's advantage at quarterback.
When Arizona has the ball: Kedrick Reescano, 4★ with three years, attacks Kansas State's 3★ linebackers — the game's biggest gap.
When Kansas State has the ball: Josh Manning headlines a 3.3★ receiver group against a 2.8★ Arizona secondary that averages 3.3 years.
Swing factor: Avery Johnson, 4★ and three years, outrates Noah Fifita's 3★; Fifita's fourth season narrows it.
X-factor: Week 12 Saturday in November: Kansas State hosts, Arizona traveling deep into a long season.