| MATCHUP | Kansas State Wildcats | Cincinnati Bearcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| Spread | -6.5 -110 | +6.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -238 | +195 |
| Total | Over 55.5 (-105) | Under 55.5 (-115) |
| Where | Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | |
| When | Saturday, September 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are 3-0 (0-0) this season after they defeated Tulane by a score of 31-20 last week. Kansas State led 17-10 at halftime and they won the second half by a total of 14-10 to seal the win. The Wildcats out gained Tulane by a total of 428-260, went 10-16 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Avery Johnson threw for 227 yards, while Jaron Tibbs caught nine passes for 114 yards. Johnson also led the rushing attack with 152 yards and two scores on 12 carries in the win.Prior to that game, Kansas State defeated Washington State by a score of 34-7 and Nicholls by a score of 71-3. The Wildcats have scored 45.3 points per game with 222.0 passing yards and 269.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 10.0 points against per game this season. Avery Johnson has thrown for 618 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 3-0 (0-0) this year after they defeated Miami (OH) by a score of 35-31 last week. Cincinnati trailed 28-7 at halftime, but they scored 28 points in the second half for the comeback victory. The Bearcats out gained Miami by a total of 446-410, went 6-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. JC French IV threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns, while JV Gibson caught seven passes for 68 yards and one score. Cole Tabb rushed six times for 78 yards and two touchdowns in the game.Prior to that win, Cincinnati defeated Western Carolina by a score of 62-10 and Boston College by a score of 34-15. The Bearcats have scored 43.7 points per game with 222.0 passing yards and 269.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 18.7 points against per game this season. JC French IV has thrown for 631 yards with five touchdowns and zero interceptions, while JV Gibson has 16 receptions for 201 yards and three scores this year.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won each of its last six September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas State has lost four of its last five September games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 games as a road favorite.
- Cincinnati has covered the spread in four of its last five September games at Nippert Stadium.
- Kansas State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games in September.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won eight of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Cincinnati has lost nine of its last 10 games as an underdog.
- Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
- The favorite has covered the spread in four of Cincinnati’s last five games at Nippert Stadium.
- Kansas State has won the first half in each of its last four games in September.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Cincinnati’s last four games against conference opponents at Nippert Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Kansas State’s last three games as a road favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cincinnati Bearcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Larenzo Fenner ranks T1st in the Big 12 Conference amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Kansas State Wildcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Simon McClannan ranks 12th amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (47.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks T2nd among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (+13.7).
- Cincinnati ranks 8th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (269.7).
- Kansas State ranks 1st among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (67.4).
- Kansas State ranks 2nd among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (182.7).