Last week, the Kansas State Wildcats opened their season at home in a classic paycheck game against the UT Martin Skyhawks of the FCS. Highly touted K-State quarterback Avery Johnson made his debut as the permanent starter. Kansas State got the win. However, they proved too expensive as UTM got the College Football Betting money. This week, the Wildcats face a much more dangerous opponent in a potential trap at Tulane against the Green Wave. Two years ago, the Green Wave upset the Wildcats in the Little Apple. In turn, Wildcats fans were dismayed, as were many gamblers.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Tulane Green Wave NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 7, 2024, noon ET |
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| Location: | Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN or ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Kansas State | -10 -110 | 50 -110 | – |  |
| Tulane | +10 -110 | 50 -110 | – | |
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Kansas State Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, the Kansas State Wildcats won 41-6 against FCS UTM as 37-point home favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 56.5. K-State has a record of 1-0 straight up, 0-1 against the spread, and 0-1 over/under the total.
Avery Johnson threw two touchdown passes and Kansas State got contributions from all three phases of the game. The Wildcats’ defense dominated early and often. Hence, it allowed the Wildcats’ offense to find its footing. Kansas State limited the Skyhawks to 134 total yards (2.4 yards per play). Also, K-State befuddled UT Martin’s passing attack by sacking Kinkead Dent three times. The Wildcats finished with four sacks, led by sophomore defensive end Tobi Osunsanmi’s 1 1/2.
Meanwhile, the Wildcats’ offense had its moments behind Johnson. He is a sophomore who became K-State’s second-youngest quarterback to start a season opener. Johnson made his mark in the first quarter when he connected with tight end Brayden Loftin for a 23-yard touchdown for an early 7-0 lead. In sum, Johnson finished 14 of 21 for 153 yards and two TDs with an interception. He also ran for 37 yards on three carries.
Additionally, DJ Giddens gouged UT Martin’s defense with a team-high 124 yards on 13 carries, averaging 9.5 yards per attempt. Overall, the Wildcats totaled 283 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries. K-State’s special teams took center stage in the first half when the Skyhawks were forced to punt deep in their territory. Namely, Ty Bowman burst through the right side of the line of scrimmage at the snap and blocked UT Martin’s Jaren Van Winkle’s punt. Colby McCalister scooped the loose ball at the 2-yard line and took it into the end zone to give the Wildcats a 14-0 lead.
Tulane Green Wave Team Overview
Last game, the Tulane Green Wave won 52-0 against FCS SE Louisiana as 28-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 55.5. Tulane has a record of 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 0-1 over/under the total. In sum, Tulane did what it was supposed to do, but it remains unproven.
Kansas State at Tulane SBG Free Picks
On the whole, there will be a decent amount of betting on college football interest for this matchup. Tulane has been one of the most impressive G5 programs in recent years. Also, Kansas State is a perennial Big 12 contender. Kansas State offers more College Football Betting as a Power Four road team with quality.
Kansas State at Tulane SBG Best Bet: Kansas State Wildcats.