Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks Predictions October 3, 2026
Kansas will beat Middle Tennessee, with a projected score of Kansas 31, Middle Tennessee 17. The Jayhawks' defense, allowing 281 yards per game, supplies the strongest reason to favor the hosts against an offense ranked 108th nationally. Kansas -19 (-110) asks for more separation than this forecast projects, while neither side of 50.5 (-110) offers a convincing wager. The official recommendation is Pass.
Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders vs Kansas Jayhawks prediction and best bet
Kansas gets the pick because its defensive performance offers a stronger foundation than Middle Tennessee's uneven offensive output. The Jayhawks have allowed 166 passing yards per game through three contests. Middle Tennessee scored 13 points in its latest outing and has averaged 19.5 in two true road games. That combination favors Kansas keeping the visitors within reach of its own offense.
The best betting decision is Pass. A Kansas victory and a Kansas cover require different judgments at -19 (-110). Middle Tennessee's ball security gives it a credible path to staying competitive, while the Jayhawks still have an inexperienced quarterback. The projected 48 points also leaves only a modest cushion beneath the total.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: 2026 college football, Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11:00 a.m. CT.
Venue: David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, Kansas.
Broadcast: ESPNU.
Records: Kansas is 1-2 following a 24-17 loss to Arizona State in London. Middle Tennessee is 2-2 overall and 0-1 in Conference USA after losing 23-13 at Jacksonville State.