MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, 10/3/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, KS

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Jayhawks (-19.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The MTSU Blue Raiders (2-2) are hitting the road to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026 where they will take on the Kansas Jayhawks (1-2). Kansas opens this game as 19.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 50.5.

The MTSU Blue Raiders come into this game with a record of 2-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Blue Raiders faced the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 23-13. In the running game, the Blue Raiders conceded 276 yds on 39 attempts, which is 7.1 yds per rush surrendered. MTSU conceded 19 pass completions on 27 tries for a total of 241 yards, and a completion percentage of 70.4%. In all, they ran 58 plays for 319 yds. The MTSU Blue Raiders ran the football 30 times and recorded 103 yds, which had them averaging 3.4 yards per attempt.

The Blue Raiders have racked up 1,397 yards in total over the course of this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, MTSU has amassed 8 passing touchdowns and 3 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 1 time. MTSU has tallied 82 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 34 infractions for 254 yards. Offensively they have an average of 141.3 yards on the ground which ranks them 99th in Division 1. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the MTSU Blue Raiders are averaging 26.0 points per contest.

The Blue Raiders are sitting in 57th in D-1 regarding team defense, giving up 21.3 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per rushing attempt and 161.3 rushing yards per game for the year. For the year, they have conceded 645 running yards through 4 games. In terms of passing yards, the Blue Raiders have conceded 752 yds which ranks them 48th in Division 1. They have conceded 188.0 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 63.8%. During this campaign, they have relinquished 349.3 yards/game putting them at 71st in Division 1. They have allowed 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as 8 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Jayhawks come into this game with a record of 1-2 for this year. For their last game, the Jayhawks walked away with a loss by a score of 24-17 when they played the Arizona State Sun Devils. Kansas allowed 43 running attempts for 133 yards (3.1 yards per carry). The Jayhawks secondary gave up a completion rate of 47.8%, surrendering 95 yards on 11 out of 23 through the air. The Jayhawks finished the contest with a total of 414 yds while they ran 74 plays (5.6 yards per play). Kansas ran for 4.4 yards per tote, finishing with 179 yds on 41 attempts.

The Kansas Jayhawks maintain an average of 427.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 50th in college football. The Kansas offense has totaled 189 penalty yards on 21 violations, which has them ranked 106th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 178.7 yards per game on the ground and have run for 536 yards for the year. They have tossed 3 interceptions while conceding 4 fumbles and they have been able to tally 69 1st downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Jayhawks are sitting 79th in D-1 scoring 29.7 PPG. For the season thus far, the Jayhawks have compiled 745 passing yards along with holding an average of 248.3 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 55th in the nation.

Kansas has given up a total of 345 yards on the ground (115.0 yards per game) in addition to 3 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns through the air and 166.0 yards per contest, ranking them 25th in the nation. Overall, they have relinquished 68 points. They have totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 0 interceptions on the year. The Jayhawks defense has participated in 190 plays, ranking them 7th in Division 1. The Jayhawks are conceding 22.7 points per contest, which has them sitting 68th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Blue Raiders/Jayhawks college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Jayhawks -19.5

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