Tulane vs Kansas State Prediction 9/19/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) looks for an open pass during the game against Nicholls Colonels inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026.
MATCHUP
Tulane Green Wave
Kansas State Wildcats
Team Records
1-1
2-0
Spread
+20.5 -112
-20.5 -108
Moneyline
+850
-1450
Total
Over 49.5 (-112)
Under 49.5 (-108)
Where
Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS
When
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time
12:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN2
The Tulane Green Wave and the Kansas State Wildcats meet in week 3 college football action from the Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Tulane Green Wave vs. Kansas State Wildcats Prediction.
Tulane Green Wave Recap
The Tulane Green Wave come into this game looking to add on to their 28-24 win over South Alabama last time out to sit at 1-1 on the year. After this game, Tulane will head home for a game against Southern Miss.
Green Wave Looking To Build On First Win
Kadin Semonza has thrown for 352 yards, 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions on 58.1% passing while Jaylin Lucas leads the Green Wave in rushing with 217 rushing yards and 1 touchdown so far this season.Johnnie Daniels also has 39 rushing yards and 2 TDs while Destyn Hill leads Tulane in receiving with 158 receiving yards and 9 catches along with 1 touchdown so far this season. On defense, Dickson Agu has a team-high 23 total tackles while Kameron Hamilton and Reshad Sterling are tied for the team lead with 0.5 sacks each, and Tulane’s defense as a whole has combined for 2 sacks and 0 interceptions so far this season.
Kansas State Wildcats Recap
The Kansas State Wildcats come into this game looking to add on to their 34-7 win over Washington State last time out to improve to 2-0 on the year. After this game, Kansas State will head on the road for a game against Cincinnati.
Wildcats Looking To Stay Unbeaten
Avery Johnson has thrown for 391 yards, 6 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 67.3% passing while Rodney Fields Jr. leads Kansas State in rushing with 206 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season. Two more Wildcats have at least 100 rushing yards as well this season with Joe Jackson who has 106 yards and 1 TD and Avery Johnson who has 101 yards and 1 TD while Josh Manning leads Kansas State in receiving with 130 receiving yards and 13 catches along with 2 touchdowns so far this season. On defense, Gabe Powers has a team-high 10 total tackles while Wendell Gregory leads the team with 2 sacks, and Kansas State’s defense as a whole has combined for 5 sacks and 0 interceptions so far this season.
Tulane Green Wave @ Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
Kansas State has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Tulane has lost each of its last three road games against non-conference opponents.
Kansas State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine home games in September.
Tulane has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Kansas State has won the first quarter in each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Kansas State has won the first half in each of its last 13 home games in September.
Why the Tulane Green Wave will win
Tulane has won 11 of its last 12 September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Tulane has covered the spread in four of its last five September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Kansas State has failed to cover the spread in 15 of its last 20 games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Tulane has won the first half in six of its last seven September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
Each of Tulane’s last nine September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Three of Kansas State’s last four games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Kansas State Wildcats Player Prop Facts
Heading into Week 3, Brandon White ranks 1st in the Big 12 Conference for punt return yards (120) this season.
Tulane Green Wave Player Prop Facts
Heading into Week 3, Jaylin Lucas ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (15.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
Kansas State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Kansas State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Tulane has lost the first quarter in each of its last three games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
Tulane ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
Tulane Green Wave vs. Kansas State Wildcats Prediction
I’m on Kansas State here. I just think that the Wildcats are the better team in this matchup, and I haven’t been all that impressed with Tulane from a talent perspective up to this point. The Wildcats stifled Washington State last time out and I think Tulane could suffer a similar fate in this one. Give me Kansas State laying the wood here.
