Nicholls State vs Kansas State Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 5 2026
Nicholls State travels to Manhattan to face Kansas State on Saturday, September 5. The Wildcats are massive 41.5-point favorites with the total set at 54.5. Kansas State should control the matchup, but we're again dealing with the difficult relationship between a spread exceeding 40 and a relatively modest total. Get into the action with our free college football picks.
Nicholls State Gets Nearly Six Touchdowns
Nicholls State can lose by five touchdowns and still cash comfortably.
That's an enormous cushion for an underdog.
The Colonels need to avoid handing Kansas State easy points and find enough offense to push the Wildcats' required scoring total higher.
Kansas State Should Win Easily
Kansas State should have major advantages in depth, size and athleticism.
The Wildcats were only 5-7 ATS last season, although that previous-season record should be treated only as context.
The bigger issue is simply the size of the current spread.
Nicholls State vs Kansas State Picks and Prediction
Pick: Nicholls State +41.5
I'm taking Nicholls State +41.5. Kansas State can win 42-7 and completely dominate the afternoon while still failing to cover. Once we're getting more than 40 points against a total of only 54.5, I prefer taking the massive cushion. Take Nicholls State +41.5.
Pick: Under 54.5
I'll pair the dog with Under 54.5. Nicholls State may struggle offensively, while Kansas State doesn't necessarily need to push toward 50 after establishing control. Something around Kansas State 42, Nicholls State 7 stays Under.
Final Picks: Nicholls State +41.5 and Under 54.5