Kansas State’s previous visit to New Orleans didn’t end well. The Wildcats also lost their last game against Tulane.
On Saturday, No. 17 Kansas State (1-0) will have the chance to turn things around in both cases.
They’re returning to New Orleans, where they lost 45-20 to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl two seasons ago. They will also face Tulane (1-0), who defeated them in Manhattan, Kansas, earlier in the 2022 season.
This game is seen as an opportunity for revenge, though Kansas State coach Chris Klieman prefers not to focus on that.
Klieman said, “Wildcats who’ve been with the program for two or more years probably remember the loss, but you can’t think of it as revenge. It’s important for this group to go on the road because we need to win some road games to have a successful season.”
Tulane could be a strong test for K-State on the road.
The Green Wave has won 24 of their last 29 games since the start of the 2022 season, including a victory over Southern California in the Cotton Bowl at the end of that season. Tulane has also hosted back-to-back American Athletic Conference title games and is now hoping to be considered for the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.
Last week, Tulane defeated Southeastern Louisiana 52-0 in their first game under new coach Jon Sumrall.
Sumrall was happy with the win but acknowledged the challenges ahead.
He said, “The next few weeks are going to be a rude awakening. The way we played will get you losses. We need to fix some things quickly.”
