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Kansas State vs UT Martin Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines
By Pete Fiutak,
23 hours ago
The UT Martin Skyhawks win on the lines. They’re great at keeping defenses out of the backfield, the offensive line is strong for the ground game - one of the best in the FCS last year - and they should be more than a light scrimmage for Kansas State.
The Wildcats have an interesting early schedule with a trip to Tulane after this before dealing with Arizona as the Big 12 season gets going.
Oct 28, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Chris Klieman yells to his players during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium.
Kansas State vs UT Martin How to Watch Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 Game Time: 7:00 pm ET Venue: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS How to Watch: ESPN+ 2023 Records: Kansas State (9-4), UT Martin (8-3) - Week 1 Schedule, Predictions
Why UT Martin Will Win
Again, the Skyhawks have the lines. Seven starters return to an offense that’s great at grinding it on the ground - rushing for well over 220 yards per game last year.
Star RB Sam Franklin is done, but the rotation of backs should be strong enough to keep the production going.
The Kansas State offense should be fine, but the receivers need to emerge, the offensive line is undergoing an overhaul, and …
Why Kansas State Will Win
It’s Kansas State. It’s used to having to make a whole slew of changes on the offensive line.
The offense will be fine. It’ll grind, it’ll run, and it has an emerging star under center in Avery Johnson ready to be one of the Big 12’s most interesting playmakers.
It’s the other side that will take over. The Wildcat defense has a special secondary that should be a rock in this with a little more of a pass rush to deal with. The one concern really isn’t a problem …
Kansas State vs UT Martin: Who Will Win
Can Kansas State be better on special teams?!
It’s Kansas State. It’s supposed to rock in the kicking and return games, and it was just okay last year - UT Martin is great at them.
But that will be fine, the K-State defense will be wonderful, and Avery Johnson will have a big performance.
By the way, Kansas State outscored its last two FCS opponents by a combined score of 79-0.
Kansas State vs UT Martin Prediction, Betting Lines
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