Written By: Evan Perkins
The 17th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats (1-0) will battle the Tulane Green Wave (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, at 12:00 PM ET at the Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. This matchup is expected to be close, with the Wildcats favored with a point spread of -9.0 (-110).
The Wildcats took care of the UT Martin Skyhawks 41-6 to start their season. The game was somewhat respectable, with a 17-3 lead at the half, but the Skyhawks could not keep up and eventually allowed the Wildcats to get 24 more points.
Avery Johnson completed 14 of his 21 passes, threw 153 yards, and had two touchdowns with one interception. Jayce Brown was the top receiver with five receptions for 71 yards. The two of them must click against the Green Wave, which is determined to take away their passing game.
The Wildcats totaled 449 yards, had 20 first downs, and turned the ball over twice. They need to do a better job taking care of the football in the limited time they have possession.
Their defense was solid in keeping the Skyhawks to 134 yards and just eight first downs. Forcing turnovers will be critical, as the defense will need to smother the Green Wave to check any positive momentum.
The Green Wave looked great in their 52-0 rout of the Southeastern Louisiana Lions. The offense was steady throughout, and their defense greatly limited the Lions' chances of adding points.
Rayshawn Pleasant made a great highlight with his 100-yard pick that turned into a touchdown. Darian Mensah was accurate with his 10 of 12 passing game for 205 yards and two touchdowns. Against the Wildcats, the defense must continue to be strong, and Mensah must be just as accurate.
The Green Wave had 472 yards and 25 first downs without having any turnovers. They kept possession of the ball for roughly 30 minutes, which showed how well they clicked offensively.
They held the Lions to 201 yards and 14 first downs on defense. They also pressured them into two turnovers, a huge factor playing against the Wildcats. If they can pressure Avery Johnson into missed opportunities, they have a shot at winning.
In the Kansas State Wildcats vs. Tulane Green Wave matchup, MyBookie has you covered with the best college football betting odds. The odds reveal the Wildcats as 9.0-point favorites despite being on the road.
The betting trends show the Wildcats having a 55.4 percent chance of winning this game. Regarding the spread, the Wildcats are appealing with better offense and slightly better defense.
