Kansas Jayhawks vs. Fresno State: Prediction, odds & TV info for football opener
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- Kansas opens season at home vs. Fresno State, kickoff set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
- Jayhawks favored by 12.5 points after finishing last season with a 5-7 record.
- Game airs on FOX and Jayhawk Radio Network, including WHB and Wichita 92.3.
The Kansas Jayhawks will open the season vs. Fresno State on Saturday night at the newly renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Kansas will look to start the season strong after a disappointing campaign in 2024, when the Jayhawks finished 5-7 and missed out on a bowl game.
Here’s a closer look at Saturday’s home showdown for the Jayhawks:
KU football vs. Fresno State game details
Kickoff: 5:30 p.m. Central, Saturday, Aug 23
Where: Lawrence, Kansas — David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
TV: FOX
Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network; WHB (810) in Kansas City; Wichita 92.3
Betting line: KU is a 12.5-point favorite.
Kansas game prediction
This isn’t the typical cupcake the Jayhawks play in their season opener. Fresno State will presents a real challenge for the Jayhawks.
The Bulldogs finished 6-7 last season and in fourth in the Mountain West. Fresno State quarterback EJ Warner will be a good test for KU’s new-look defense with several veterans departing, including in the secondary.
Warner is a veteran QB who has appeared in 31 games over the last three seasons at Rice and Temple. He passed for 2,710 yards and 17 touchdowns with 13 interceptions at Rice last season.
Still, the Fresno State defense should struggle to stop veteran QB Jalon Daniels and KU’s offense. I expect this game to be competitive until the fourth quarter, until the Jayhawks pull away.
Prediction: KU 31, Fresno State 17
Shreyas’ pick to cover: Kansas (-12.5)
Last season’s record (ATS): 5-7
This story was originally published August 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM.
