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September 5, 2026 β’ Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Nicholls Colonels (1-1) takes on Kansas State Wildcats (1-0) at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan.
Nicholls Colonels
Visiting Side
Record
1-1
Road Split
0-1
Kansas State Wildcats
Home Side
Record
1-0
Home Split
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NIC
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
|
KAN
|
22 | 14 | 21 | 14 | 71 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:36
Jaron Tibbs 7 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Luis Rodriguez Kick)
Score
6:59
Avery Johnson 10 Yd Run (Linkon Cure Run for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
0:29
Brandon White 65 Yd Punt Return (Luis Rodriguez Kick)
Score
10:09
Rodney Fields Jr. 26 Yd Run (Luis Rodriguez Kick)
Score
5:48
Kingston Phan 32 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:58
Joe Jackson 43 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Luis Rodriguez Kick)
Score
8:28
Josh Manning 11 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Robert Hammond III Kick)
Score
5:52
Joe Jackson 11 Yd Run (Robert Hammond III Kick)
Score
2:08
Jay Harris 11 Yd Run (Robert Hammond III Kick)
Score
13:19
Monterrio Elston Jr. 46 Yd Run (Robert Hammond III Kick)
Score
8:02
Jacob Knuth 2 Yd Run (Aidan O'Neill Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Nicholls Colonels
VS
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Kansas State Wildcats
Projected Score
NIC 24
-
KAN 27
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Nicholls Colonels
STAT
Kansas State Wildcats
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Kansas State Wildcats plays on familiar turf at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Nicholls Colonels Could Win
Nicholls Colonels will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Kansas State Wildcats Could Win
Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
Deciding Factor
Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Game Details
Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
51,719
Closing Odds
Line: KSU -41.5 | O/U: 55.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Avery Johnson
15/21, 199 YDS, 3 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Rodney Fields Jr.
14 CAR, 101 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Ean Rodrigue
7/19, 30 YDS
Team Rushing Yards
Tamaj Hoffman
9 CAR, 43 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Nicholls Colonels (48.8%)
Kansas State Wildcats (51.2%)
Total Submissions: 59 circles
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