Kansas State vs Iowa State head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 13, Saturday, November 28, 2026.
The Breakdown
Kansas State's 64 composite edges Iowa State's 60 behind a 3.5★ D-line; the Cyclones start 82% portal additions.
When Kansas State has the ball: Josh Manning and a 3.3★ receiver group face Iowa State's 3.0★ secondary, which averages 3.5 years.
When Iowa State has the ball: The 3.0★ O-line meets Kansas State's 3.5★ D-line, where Wendell Gregory and Jordan Allen both sit at 4★.
Swing factor: Avery Johnson, 4★ with three years, against 3★ transfer Jaylen Raynor: same mileage, bigger pedigree.
X-factor: Late-November Saturday in Ames, Week 13 — Kansas State closes the regular season on the road.