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September 26, 2026 β’ Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 26, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Kansas State Wildcats (3-1) takes on Cincinnati Bearcats (4-0) at Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati.
Kansas State Wildcats
Visiting Side
Record
3-1
Road Split
0-1
Cincinnati Bearcats
Home Side
Record
4-0
Home Split
4-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KAN
|
3 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 26 |
|
CIN
|
0 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 31 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
4:32
Luis Rodriguez 22 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:09
Rodney Fields Jr. 19 Yd Run (Luis Rodriguez Kick)
Score
6:36
Malachi Henry 39 Yd pass from JC French IV (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
Score
3:44
Stephen Rusnak 45 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:15
Derrick Salley Jr. 4 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Luis Rodriguez Kick)
Score
10:55
Cole Tabb 5 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
Score
7:26
Cole Tabb 30 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
Score
9:30
Luis Rodriguez 36 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:28
Cole Tabb 14 Yd Run (Stephen Rusnak Kick)
Score
1:15
Rodney Fields Jr. 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Kansas State Wildcats
VS
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Cincinnati Bearcats
Projected Score
KAN 24
-
CIN 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.
Kansas State Wildcats
STAT
Cincinnati Bearcats
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Cincinnati Bearcats plays on familiar turf at Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Kansas State Wildcats Could Win
Kansas State Wildcats will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Cincinnati Bearcats Could Win
Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
Deciding Factor
Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Game Details
Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
37,562
Closing Odds
Line: KSU -6 | O/U: 55.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
JC French IV
8/13, 165 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Gi'Bran Payne
16 CAR, 126 YDS
Team Passing Yards
Avery Johnson
30/50, 292 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Joe Jackson
11 CAR, 59 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Kansas State Wildcats (48.8%)
Cincinnati Bearcats (51.2%)
Total Submissions: 36 circles
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