The Kansas State Wildcats and the NC State Wolfpack play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Look below for more important details, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Kansas State vs. NC State Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, December 28, 2023
- Game Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Stadium: Camping World Stadium
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- Moneyline Favorite: Kansas State (-194)
- Spread: Wildcats (-4.5)
- Total: 48.5
Kansas State vs. NC State Stats and Insights
- Kansas State has scored 200 more points than its opponents this season (16.6 per game). NC State has scored 80 more points than its opponents (6.6 per game).
- Kansas State has scored 37.8 points per game this season, 17.6 more than NC State has given up.
- In games where the Wildcats score over 20.2 points they have put together a record of 8-4.
- NC State averages 5.6 more points per game (26.8) than Kansas State surrenders (21.2).
- The Wolfpack are 8-1 overall when scoring more than 21.2 points this season.
Top Performers
Kansas State
- To go along with his 2,643 passing yards and 61.2% completion percentage this year, Will Howard has tallied 24 touchdowns against 10 interceptions.
- Howard has been providing value with his legs, as he’s rushed for 354 yards (4.4 YPC) and nine rushing touchdowns in 12 games.
- As part of the Wildcats’ running game, DJ Giddens has run for 1,075 yards and nine touchdowns on 5.5 YPC.
- Giddens has 28 catches (2.3 per game) for 286 yards (23.8 per game) and two touchdowns in 12 games for the Wildcats.
- Treshaun Ward has scampered for 651 rushing yards (54.3 yards per game) and five touchdowns while averaging 5.2 yards per carry in 12 games for the Wildcats.
- As a receiver, Ward has caught 17 balls on 20 targets for 129 yards and two touchdowns.
- Ben Sinnott has been targeted 75 times for 49 receptions, 676 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games.
- The Wildcats’ defensive unit has been aided by the play of Austin Moore, who has suited up for 12 games and registered 57 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
- The Wildcats’ defense has been aided by Kobe Savage, who has played 12 games and delivered 3.0 TFL, 53 tackles, and three interceptions.
- Desmond Purnell has helped lead the Wildcats’ defense with one interception to go along with 41 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended in 12 games.
- Marques Sigle, as part of the Wildcats’ defensive unit, has collected 3.0 TFL, 56 tackles, and one interception in 12 games.
NC State
- Brennan Armstrong has passed for 1,619 yards (134.9 per game), completing 62.4% of his throws, with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 games.
- On the ground, Armstrong has scored six touchdowns and accumulated 544 yards.
- In the passing game, Kevin Concepcion has scored 10 TDs, hauling in 64 balls for 767 yards (63.9 per game).
- On the ground, Delbert Mimms III has scored eight touchdowns and picked up 269 yards (22.4 per game).
- MJ Morris has thrown for 719 yards (59.9 per game), completing 55.8% of his throws, with seven touchdowns and five interceptions in 12 games.
- Payton Wilson has compiled three interceptions to go with 133 tackles, 14.0 TFL, six sacks, and four passes defended in 12 games for the Wolfpack.
- In 12 games for the Wolfpack, Davin Vann has recorded 37 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks.
- Sean Brown has 2.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL, 55 tackles, and two interceptions in 12 games.
- With 70 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two sacks in 12 games, Jaylon Scott has been providing a big boost on defense for the Wolfpack.
