Washington State Cougars vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington State Cougars vs Kansas State Wildcats

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-18.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Washington State Cougars (0-1) are headed to Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026 where they will take on the Kansas State Wildcats (1-0). Kansas State opens this game as 18.5-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 48.5.

The Washington State Cougars step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 for this year. In their last game, the Cougars stepped onto the field against the Washington Huskies and took a loss by a score of 24-10. The Washington State Cougars ran the ball 31 times and amassed 100 yds, earning them an average of 3.2 yards per tote. Overall, they tallied 56 plays which totaled 242 yds. Washington State conceded 24 pass completions on 35 attempts for a total of 268 yards, and a completion percentage of 68.6%. Against the run, the Cougars gave up 134 yards on 29 attempts, which calculates to 4.6 yards per run allowed.

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When talking about putting points on the board, the Washington State Cougars are sitting at 10.0 points per contest. As a unit they're holding an average of 100.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 113th in D-1. The Cougars have racked up 242 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Washington State has earned no touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. Washington State has accumulated 18 1st downs, and they have committed 6 infractions for 50 yds. They have turned the ball over 3 times.

When talking about passing yards, the Cougars have given up 268 yards which puts them in 101st in D-1. They are giving up 268.0 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 68.6%. During the season, they have yielded 402.0 yards per game putting them 104th in D-1. They have conceded 1 touchdown by air as well as 2 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 4.6 yards per run and 134.0 yards on the ground per game this season. For the season, they have allowed 134 running yards through 1 game. The Cougars are ranked 95th in college football when it comes to team defense, conceding 24.0 PPG.

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The Wildcats step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. When they last played, the Wildcats took home the win by a final score of 71-3 when they faced the Nicholls State Colonels. Kansas State relinquished 39 rushing attempts for 92 yards (2.4 yards per carry). The Wildcats passing defense allowed a completion rate of 36.8%, relinquishing 30 yds on 7 for 19 passing. The Wildcats finished the contest with a total of 559 yds while running 71 plays (7.9 yds per play). Kansas State ran the ball for 7.1 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 312 yds on 44 carries.

In relation to the points being put on the board, the Wildcats are 4th in D-1 scoring 71.0 points per contest. The Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 559.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 20th in D-1. The Kansas State offense has racked up 10 penalty yards on 1 infraction, which ranks 135th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed no picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have tallied 34 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Wildcats have a total of 247 yards through the air. They average 312.0 rushing yards per game.

The Wildcats are conceding 3.0 PPG, which has them ranked 15th in the country. Kansas State has conceded a total of 92 yards on the ground in addition to no touchdowns via the rush this year. They have surrendered no touchdowns from the passing game as well as 30.0 yards per game, ranking them 2nd in D-1. The Wildcats defense has been on the field for 58 plays, which ranks 44th in the country. They have earned 1 fumble recovery and no picks on the campaign.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Cougars +18.5

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