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Colorado State vs Kansas State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Colorado State Rams | 1 | Kansas State leads |
 Kansas State Wildcats | 4 |
Meetings since 1953: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Kansas State has won the last 4 meetings.
1-3 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
1-4 Last 5
8-27 Avg score
4 Longest Kansas State win run
Biggest Colorado State win 14-13 in 1953, a 1-point margin.
Biggest Colorado State loss 21-54 in 1995 (postseason), a 33-point margin.
Every Colorado State vs Kansas State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 * | Kansas State win | Neutral | 21-54 |
| 1968 | Kansas State win | Manhattan | 0-21 |
| 1967 | Kansas State win | Fort Collins | 7-17 |
| 1954 | Kansas State win | Manhattan | 0-29 |
| 1953 | Colorado State win | Fort Collins | 14-13 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Colorado State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1953.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Kansas State Wildcats lead the series since 1953, 4-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Colorado State and Kansas State meet.
How to watch Colorado State vs Kansas State
When Colorado State and Kansas State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Colorado State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Colorado State vs Kansas State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Colorado State this season
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Colorado State vs Kansas State: the essentials
Colorado State Rams vs Kansas State Wildcats is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Big 12 (Power 4). Kansas State Wildcats lead the series since 1953, 4-1. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Colorado State vs Kansas State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Colorado State Rams team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Kansas State against the whole conference, see Kansas State vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Colorado State and Kansas State?
Kansas State Wildcats lead the series since 1953, 4-1. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch Colorado State vs Kansas State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Colorado State and Kansas State in the same conference?
No. Colorado State plays in the Pac-12. Kansas State plays in the Big 12 (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.