Kansas State Wildcats vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas State Wildcats vs Cincinnati Bearcats

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Bearcats (+5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Kansas State Wildcats (3-0) are on their way to Nippert Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026 where they will play the Cincinnati Bearcats (3-0). Kansas State opens this game as 5.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 54.5.

The Kansas State Wildcats come into this game with a record of 3-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Wildcats went up against the Tulane Green Wave and notched a win by a score of 31-20. The Kansas State Wildcats ran the ball a total of 37 different times and accumulated 201 yds, earning them an average of 5.4 yards per tote. For the game, they ran 65 plays for 428 yds. Kansas State conceded 13 completions on 26 attempts for 165 yds, and a completion rate of 50.0%. In the running game, the Wildcats conceded 95 yds on 33 tries, which is 2.9 yds per run surrendered.

When talking about putting points on the board, the Kansas State Wildcats have an average of 45.3 points per contest. As a unit they average 269.3 yards in the run game ranking them 9th in college football. The Wildcats have earned 1,474 yards in total for the season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Kansas State has totaled 6 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns via the ground. Kansas State has a total of 78 1st downs, and they have been hurt by 8 infractions for 89 yds. They have turned the ball over 3 times.

When talking about yards through the air, the Wildcats have conceded 260 yds which puts them in 1st in Division 1. They are allowing 86.7 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 44.7%. Over the course of this season, they are granting 182.7 yards/outing ranking them 2nd in college football. They have granted 1 touchdown through the air and 1 touchdown pounding the rock. The opposition is running for 2.8 yards per run and 96.0 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of this season, they have given up 288 yards via the ground game in 3 outings. The Wildcats rank 12th in the nation regarding team defense, conceding 10.0 points per game.

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The Bearcats come into this game with a record of 3-0 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Bearcats took home the win by a final score of 35-31 when they faced the Miami RedHawks. The Bearcats finished the game with 446 yds while they ran 76 plays (5.9 yards per play). Cincinnati ran the football for 4.2 yards per tote, finishing with 137 yards on 33 attempts. Cincinnati relinquished 28 running attempts for 76 yds (2.7 yards per rush). The Bearcats secondary conceded a completion percentage of 60.7%, relinquishing 334 yards on 17 out of 28 through the air.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Bearcats currently rank 20th in the nation with 43.7 points per contest. The Cincinnati Bearcats maintain an average of 491.7 yards per contest, which ranks them 24th in Division 1. The Cincinnati offense has accrued 214 penalty yds on 22 infractions, which is 42nd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed no picks while conceding 1 fumble and they have earned 74 first downs. For the year to this point, the Bearcats currently sit at 666 yards through the air together with an average of 222.0 passing yards per game, which is ranked 76th in Division 1. They maintain an average of 269.7 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 809 yards for the year.

Cincinnati has allowed a total of 315 yards rushing (105.0 yards/game) as well as 4 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have yielded 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 241.3 yards per game, which has them ranked 109th in Division 1. In total, they have allowed 56 points in total. Their defense has compiled 2 fumbles and 3 interceptions on the year. The Bearcats defense has participated in 186 plays, which is 50th in the nation. The Bearcats are surrendering 18.7 PPG, ranking them 52nd in the country.

Who will win tonight's Wildcats/Bearcats college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Wildcats -5.5

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