Kansas vs Oklahoma 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
Oklahoma State's 66 composite tops Kansas' 60 — a veteran-built roster fronted by 5★ Drew Mestemaker.
When Kansas has the ball: The 3.2★ O-line and Oklahoma State's 3.0★ D-line are even; 3.7-year receivers edge a 3.0-year secondary.
When Oklahoma State has the ball: 4★ receivers against Kansas' 3★ secondary is the clearest mismatch; Mestemaker throws to Bowick and Barnes.
Swing factor: Mestemaker headlines a 91% portal-built starting lineup: 5★ quarterback versus Isaiah Marshall's 3★, both two years.
X-factor: Week 13 Saturday in Stillwater: Kansas closes a long season on the road in late November.