Kansas State Wildcats defeat Tulane Green Wave 31-20: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Tulane Green Wave 20, Kansas State Wildcats 31
The Kansas State Wildcats beat the Tulane Green Wave 31-20 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Tulane Green Wave covered the spread as 20.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 49.5, with 51 points combined.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Kansas State Wildcats final score and game recap
The Tulane Green Wave led 7-0 after the first quarter. The Kansas State Wildcats won the second quarter 17-3 to lead 17-10 at halftime. They outscored the Tulane Green Wave 14-10 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kadin Semonza (Tulane Green Wave): 13/26 passing for 165 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Maurice Turner (Tulane Green Wave): 7 carries for 64 yards.
- Avery Johnson (Kansas State Wildcats): 12 carries for 152 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Jaron Tibbs (Kansas State Wildcats): 9 catches for 114 yards.
Who covered the spread in Tulane Green Wave vs. Kansas State Wildcats?
The Tulane Green Wave covered the spread as 20.5-point underdogs, losing by 11 points.
The spread opened and closed at Kansas State Wildcats -20.5.
Did Tulane Green Wave vs. Kansas State Wildcats go over or under the total?
The game went over: 51 points combined against a closing total of 49.5, over by 1.5. 27 of the 51 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 49.5.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Kansas State Wildcats game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Tulane Green Wave team total 14.5: the over, paying +100, with 20 scored.
- First-half total 25.5: the over, paying -118, with 27 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Tulane Green Wave won the first quarter, paying +310.
- First-half spread: Tulane Green Wave +11.5 covered, paying -118.
- Kansas State Wildcats team total 34.5: the under, paying -104, with 31 scored.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -140, with 7 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Kansas State Wildcats won the first half, paying -750.
Tulane Green Wave vs. Kansas State Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Tulane Green Wave at +950 and the Kansas State Wildcats at -1700. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Kansas State Wildcats a 91% favorite. The Kansas State Wildcats won as the favorite at -1700: $5.88 profit on a $100 bet.
Tulane Green Wave and Kansas State Wildcats betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Tulane Green Wave 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
This result left the Kansas State Wildcats 3-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time. That made it three straight wins for the Kansas State Wildcats.
What's next for Tulane Green Wave and Kansas State Wildcats?
Next for the Tulane Green Wave: the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Kansas State Wildcats: at the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, September 26, 2026.