Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Kansas State Wildcats vs Houston Cougars

Preview · updated September 26, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Kansas State Wildcats
Wildcats
3-0 W3
— home · — away
4th in Big 12
Head coach Collin Klein · 2-0
#25
Houston Cougars
Cougars
2-1 L1
— home · — away
14th in Big 12
Head coach Willie Fritz · 85-66
Storylines
Stakes4th in Big 12 · a ranked win on the line vs #25 HOU · a 3-game win streak riding on it
Players to watch
KSU
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HOU
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Team comparison · per game
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Rebounds / game
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Assists / game
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100.0
Field goal %
100.0
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Series & head-to-head
Series (ESPN era)series tied 1-1 (since 2022-23)
Last meetingNov 2, 2024: HOU 24 — KSU 19 (W: HOU)

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