Kansas State Wildcats defeat Nicholls Colonels 71-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Nicholls Colonels 3, Kansas State Wildcats 71
The Kansas State Wildcats beat the Nicholls Colonels 71-3 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Kansas State Wildcats covered the spread as 41.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 55, with 74 points combined.
Nicholls Colonels vs. Kansas State Wildcats final score and game recap
The Kansas State Wildcats led 22-0 after the first quarter and 36-3 at halftime. They outscored the Nicholls Colonels 35-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tamaj Hoffman (Nicholls Colonels): 9 carries for 43 yards.
- Ean Rodrigue (Nicholls Colonels): 6 carries for 24 yards.
- Avery Johnson (Kansas State Wildcats): 15/21 passing for 199 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Rodney Fields Jr. (Kansas State Wildcats): 14 carries for 101 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Nicholls Colonels vs. Kansas State Wildcats?
The Kansas State Wildcats covered the spread as 41.5-point favorites, winning by 68 points.
Did Nicholls Colonels vs. Kansas State Wildcats go over or under the total?
The game went over: 74 points combined against a closing total of 55, over by 19. 39 of the 74 points came in the first half.
Nicholls Colonels and Kansas State Wildcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Nicholls Colonels 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Kansas State Wildcats 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Nicholls Colonels and Kansas State Wildcats?
Next for the Nicholls Colonels: at the Sam Houston Bearkats on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Next for the Kansas State Wildcats: the Washington State Cougars at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.