Arizona vs Kansas State football history: H2H records and more ahead of Week 3 college football matchup
Arizona vs Kansas State is an exciting upcoming matchup in Week 3 of the college football season. In an interesting matchup between two teams called the Wildcats, both have a 2-0 record and are looking to continue their momentum. Kansas State is coming off a 34-27 win over Tulane while Arizona won 22-10 against Northern Arizona.
Who is Arizona's starting QB today?
Noah Fifita is the starting quarterback for the Arizona Wildcats and should get the start again in Week 3. Although he picked up the win in both games so far this season, he had a better performance in Week 1.
In Week 1, Fifita completed 19-of-31 passes with four touchdowns and only one interception. He was not sacked and threw for a total of 422 yards. In Week 2 he completed 18-of-26 passes for only 173 yards. He only scored one passing touchdown and threw an interception. Additionally, he was sacked twice.
Who is Kansas State's starting QB today?
Avery Johnson is the starting QB for the Kansas State Wildcats and should get the start against Arizona. He has had nearly identical performances in both games this season. In Week 1, he completed 14-of-21 passes and threw for 153 yards. He had two touchdown passes and threw one interception.
In Week 2, Johnson had slight improvements in his stats. He completed 15-of-23 passes for 181 yards. He also threw two touchdown passes with zero interceptions.
Arizona vs Kansas State: head-to-head history & records
When the Arizona vs Kansas State matchup kicks off on Friday, it will be the eighth time these teams have faced each other. However, it will be the first time they'll meet since 1978.
The first Arizona vs Kansas State matchup took place in November 1941 and was a 28-21 win for Arizona. Kansas State has struggled with the matchup throughout its history. Overall, Arizona holds a 5-1-1 record against Kansas State.
The Arizona Wildcats won the first two games in 1941 and 1946. It was a tie in 1953 before Arizona won two more times in 1960 and 1962. Kansas State won its only game of the matchup in 1969.
Arizona won the last game between these teams in 1978. They will compete again on Friday at 8 p.m. ET.