Kansas State Wildcats defeat Washington State Cougars 34-7: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · NCAAF · Washington State Cougars 7, Kansas State Wildcats 34

Kansas State Wildcats defeated Washington State Cougars 34–7, covering the –17.5 spread. The total finished under 49, closing at 41 combined points.

Washington State Cougars vs. Kansas State Wildcats final score and game recap

Kansas State scored 3 points in the first quarter. Washington State answered with 7 points in the second quarter, but Kansas State scored 14 points in the second quarter to lead 17–7 at halftime. The Wildcats extended their advantage with 10 points in the third quarter, then added 7 more in the fourth to finish 34–7. Washington State failed to score after the second quarter, making the outcome clear well before the final whistle.

Who covered the spread in Washington State Cougars vs. Kansas State Wildcats?

Kansas State Wildcats covered the –17.5 spread, winning by 27 points. The spread opened at –19.5 and softened to –17.5 as money shifted toward Washington State. AiQ's spread pick at –17.5 with 60% confidence graded as a win.

Did Washington State Cougars vs. Kansas State Wildcats go over or under the total?

The game went under the 49 total, finishing at 41 points. Kansas State scored 3–14–10–7 across four quarters; Washington State managed 0–7–0–0. The total opened at 48.5 and rose a half-point to 49. AiQ had taken the over at 48.5 with 62% confidence, resulting in a loss.

How did AiQ's Washington State Cougars vs. Kansas State Wildcats predictions do?

AiQ finished 3–5 on this game across all graded picks.

The model nailed the moneyline and spread but misjudged the scoring pace, taking the over on a low-scoring affair. Player-prop performance was weak, with only one touchdown prop converting.

Washington State Cougars vs. Kansas State Wildcats player prop results

AiQ went 1–4 on player props, netting a –$285 loss at $100 per pick.

Only Jackson hit his line.

Washington State Cougars vs. Kansas State Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The moneyline listed Washington State at +697 and Kansas State at –1067. The sportsbook implied an 88% win probability for Kansas State after removing the 4.0% vig. AiQ assessed Kansas State at 87%, matching the market's expectation on AiQ's pick. The spread softened from –19.5 to –17.5 as bettors shifted toward Washington State, yet the Wildcats still covered by 27 points.

Washington State sits 0–2 overall and 0–2 on the road. Against the spread in games with a recorded closing line, the Cougars are 1–1. Both contests have gone under the total, leaving Washington State 0–2 on overs. The team is on a two-game losing streak.

Kansas State is 2–0 overall and 2–0 at home. The Wildcats are 1–0 against the spread in their lone game with a recorded closing line and 0–1 on overs. Kansas State has won two straight.

What's next for Washington State Cougars and Kansas State Wildcats?

Washington State hosts Duquesne Dukes on Saturday, September 19.