It’s a Big 12 matchup on Sunday afternoon as the Iowa State Cyclones hit the road to take on the Kansas State Wildcats in Manhattan. Iowa State enters the weekend at 19-2 overall and firmly in the hunt near the top of the Big 12 standings. The Cyclones are riding a three-game winning streak and appear to be rounding into form as February approaches.
Kansas State, meanwhile, has endured a difficult season. The Wildcats are 10-11 overall and have struggled to find consistency in conference play. While they snapped a lengthy skid late in January, momentum has been hard to sustain as the schedule has tightened.
Iowa State Season Snapshot
Iowa State closed January strong after a brief rough patch earlier in the month. The Cyclones suffered back-to-back road losses at Kansas and Cincinnati but responded with three straight wins to finish the month. That stretch included a home win over UCF, a road victory at Oklahoma State, and a convincing home performance against Colorado.
Following Sunday’s game, Iowa State will have a short break before returning home to host the Baylor Bears on February 7. A challenging stretch follows with a road trip to face the TCU Horned Frogs, then home matchups against the Kansas Jayhawks and the Houston Cougars.
Kansas State Season Snapshot
Kansas State managed just one win during the month of January, snapping a five-game losing streak with a home victory over the Utah Utes. Since then, the Wildcats have dropped games at home to Kansas and on the road at West Virginia.
Looking ahead, Kansas State faces another tough road test next weekend at TCU before returning home to host Cincinnati. After that, the Wildcats travel to Houston for a matchup with Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars.
Iowa State vs. Kansas State: When and Where
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Time: 1:00 pm CT
- Location: Bramlage Coliseum; Manhattan, KS.
Iowa State vs. Kansas State: Where to Watch or Stream
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FuboTV
Iowa State vs. Kansas State: Betting Odds
- Spread: Iowa State -11.5, Kansas State +11.5
- Moneyline: Iowa State -800, Kansas State +550
- Total: 156.5
Iowa State vs. Kansas State: Series History
- All-time series: Kansas State leads 147-95
- Last meeting: Iowa State defeated Kansas State 73-57 on March 8, 2025
Projected Starting Lineups
Iowa State Cyclones
- #22 Milan Mocilovic – 18.6 ppg
- #5 Joshua Jefferson – 17.2 ppg
- #3 Tamin Lipsey – 13.2 ppg
- #27 Killyan Toure – 9.9 ppg
- #23 Blake Buchanan – 8.6 ppg
Kansas State Wildcats
- #4 PJ Haggerty – 23.0 ppg
- #22 Dorin Buca – 3.4 ppg
- #34 Nate Johnson – 11.4 ppg
- #10 David Castillo – 11.8 ppg
- #15 Taj Manning – 3.6 ppg
Big 12 Outlook
This game shapes up as a challenging test for Kansas State. If the Wildcats can take care of the ball and knock down perimeter shots, they have a chance to keep things competitive. If turnovers pile up or defensive lapses creep in, Iowa State’s athleticism and depth could quickly take over. The Cyclones have the look of a team built for a long Big 12 run, and Sunday should provide an entertaining conference battle from Manhattan.