Tulane at Kansas State Week 3 College Football Matchup Tulane at Kansas State Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 19 2026 · Week 3 · 🏟 Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium Manhattan, KS · Turf · 50,000 cap
Tulane✈ 737 miSame TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Tulane
24
Kansas State
30
P&R Line Kansas State -5.5
P&R Total O/U 54
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Tulane has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Tulane entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Tulane wins
Lean
Game Control
58.3%
Tulane wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Kansas State · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
🏠 Kansas State 3rd straight Home Game
Tulane 2026 Schedule
Tulane's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Tulane at Duke+4
Sat 9/12Tulane vs South Alabama-18.5
Sat 9/19Tulane at Kansas State+5.5
Sat 9/26Tulane vs Southern Miss-16
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Tulane at Army-1
Fri 10/16Tulane vs Memphis-0.5
Sat 10/24Tulane vs UTSA-4
Fri 10/30Tulane at Charlotte-23.5
Sat 11/7Tulane vs Tulsa-10.5
Sat 11/14Tulane at Rice-17
Sat 11/21Tulane vs North Texas+0
Fri 11/27Tulane at South Florida+5.5
Kansas State 2026 Schedule
Kansas State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Kansas State vs Nicholls-29
Sat 9/12Kansas State vs Washington State-10
Sat 9/19Kansas State vs Tulane-5.5
Sat 9/26Kansas State at Cincinnati-2.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Kansas State vs Houston-1.5
Sat 10/17Kansas State vs Kansas-7
Sat 10/24Kansas State at Arizona State+1.5
Sat 10/31Kansas State at Colorado-8
Sat 11/7Kansas State vs Oklahoma State-4
Sat 11/14Kansas State at TCU+3.5
Sat 11/21Kansas State vs Arizona+1.5
Sat 11/28Kansas State at Iowa State+3
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Kansas State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Kansas State
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Kansas State
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Kansas State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Tulane #33
+0.346
Kansas State #45
+0.358
Kansas State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Tulane #27
+0.532
Kansas State #65
+0.508
Tulane Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Tulane #52
0.165
Kansas State #46
0.167
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Kansas State Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Tulane #54
+7.322
Kansas State #32
+7.805
Kansas State Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Tulane #34
+0.850
Kansas State #92
+0.859
Kansas State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Tulane #2
65.5
Kansas State #44
69.8
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Tulane Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Kansas State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Tulane #64
0.9
Kansas State #37
6.2
Offense Rating
Tulane #83
14.5
Kansas State #38
18.2
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Tulane #52
13.6
Kansas State #38
12.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Tulane Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Tulane #33
1.50
Kansas State #53
0.73
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Tulane #122
1.21
Kansas State #64
0.82
Tulane +0.77
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Tulane Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Tulane #42
61.5
Kansas State #27
50.8
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Tulane #24
27.1
Kansas State #23
26.9
Tulane +10.8
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Tulane
Will Hall #137
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Russ Callaway Yr 1 #67
DC Tayler Polk Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
1.80 #131
Kansas State
Collin Klein #77
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Sean Gleeson Yr 1 #37
DC Jordan Peterson Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.72 #68
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself