Kansas State football vs Washington State score prediction: Will Wildcats win first test?

Kansas State will face Washington State for the first time under new coach Collin Klein in their opening college football matchup this season. The game is set to take place on Saturday, September 12, at 11 a.m. CT at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, and it will be broadcast on TNT.

The Wildcats, under Klein, won their first game of the season against FCS Nicholls with a dominant 71-3 victory. Washington State, on the other hand, lost its opening game 24-10 to No. 19 Washington under new offensive coordinator Kirby Moore.

The scouting report suggests that Kansas State's offense, led by Avery Johnson at quarterback and a strong trio of tight ends, running back Joe Jackson, and receiver Jaron Tibbs, has advanced significantly from last season's production. However, Washington State's offense also showed significant struggles in their first game, with quarterback Caden Pinnick contributing only 142 yards and two interceptions.

Defensively, Washington State's team held Washington to a minimal 134 rushing yards, leading to speculation about the potential performance of Kansas State's unproven defense against a comparable opponent. If Kansas State can manage to run the ball effectively, it could be crucial to their success against the Cougars' strong defensive line.