Final
October 10, 2026 β’ Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 10, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Houston Cougars (5-1) takes on Kansas State Wildcats (3-2) at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan.
Houston Cougars
Visiting Side
Record
5-1
Kansas State Wildcats
Home Side
Record
3-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOU
|
7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
|
KAN
|
3 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 16 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:20
Patrick Overmyer 1 Yd pass from Conner Weigman (Jonathan Dimas Kick)
Score
0:00
Luis Rodriguez 29 Yd Field Goal
Score
9:52
Patrick Overmyer 2 Yd pass from Conner Weigman (Jonathan Dimas Kick)
Score
3:17
Makhi Hughes 13 Yd Run (Jonathan Dimas Kick)
Score
9:23
Patrick Overmyer 8 Yd pass from Conner Weigman (Jonathan Dimas Kick)
Score
6:11
Garrett Oakley 13 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score
0:48
Patrick Overmyer 2 Yd pass from Conner Weigman (Jonathan Dimas Kick)
Score
3:39
Jaron Tibbs 6 Yd pass from Avery Johnson (Luis Rodriguez Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Houston Cougars
VS
53%
Kansas State Wildcats
Projected Score
HOU 40
-
KAN 47
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Houston Cougars
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 Houston Cougars Could Win
Houston Cougars will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Kansas State Wildcats Could Win
Kansas State Wildcats has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
51,569
Closing Odds
Line: KSU -2.5 | O/U: 55.5
Team Leaders
Houston Cougars Leaders
Luke Carney
Passing Ldr β’ QB
DJ Butler
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Dorian Barnes
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Kansas State Wildcats Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Houston Cougars (100.0%)
Kansas State Wildcats (0.0%)
Total Submissions: 31 circles
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