In this article we will formulate a Kansas State vs Tulane prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 19th at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are 2-0 this year after they defeated Washington State by a score of 34-7 last week. Kansas State led 17-7 at halftime and they added 10 points in the third quarter + seven points in the fourth to seal the win. The Wildcats out gained Washington State by a total of 487-166, went 10-16 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Avery Johnson threw for 192 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Josh Manning caught 10 passes for 97 yards and one score. Rodney Fields Jr rushed 13 times for 105 yards and one touchdown in the game.
Prior to that win, Kansas State defeated Nicholls by a score of 71-3 in week one. The Wildcats have scored 52.5 points per game with 219.5 passing yards and 303.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 5.0 points against per game this season. Avery Johnson has thrown for 391 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Josh Manning has 11 receptions for 130 yards and two scores this year.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Tulane Green Wave are 1-1 this season after they defeated South Alabama by a score of 28-24 in their last game. Tulane led 14-10 at halftime, but they trailed 24-21 in the fourth, before scoring with 1:17 left for the win. The Green Wave were out gained by a total of 478-424, went 6-12 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Kadin Semonza threw for 212 yards and one touchdown, while Destyn Hill caught four passes for 91 yards and one score. Jaylin Lucas rushed 11 times for 214 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Prior to that game, Tulane lost to Duke by a score of 17-3 in their first game. The Green Wave have scored 15.5 points per game with 208.0 passing yards and 133.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 20.5 points against per game this season. Kadin Semonza has thrown for 352 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions, while Jaylin Lucas has rushed 14 times for 217 yards and one score this season.
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 half in each of its last 13 home games in September.
- Kansas State has won the first quarter in each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
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).
Kansas State vs Tulane Prediction
Kansas State comes into this matchup with a 2-0 record and they just dominated Washington State last week. The Wildcats have allowed 10 total points through two games, but Johnson needs to watch the turnovers. Tulane lost a tough game to Duke in their opener, but they escaped against South Alabama last week. The Green Wave allowed nearly 500 yards in that win, so I think Kansas State will be just fine here. Take the Wildcats to cover.