Kansas State Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Offseason hasn't been kind to Wildcats' defensive line

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Just as it appeared Kansas State was beginning to flip the momentum away from players entering the transfer portal, things took a sharp turn in the recruitment of JUCO All-American signee Andy Burburija.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Kansas State Just Lost a Big-Time JUCO Commit

On Monday afternoon, Kansas State lost one of their JUCO All-American signees in the Class of 2026. That player is Iowa Western’s Andy Burburjia, a talented defensive tackle from Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 28

Kansas State Men’s Basketball Loses Big Lead But Holds Off Louisiana Monroe

Kansas State’s final non-conference game before the Big 12 battles begin was supposed to be a relatively easy affair against a 3-10 Louisiana Monroe team.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / December 28

Kansas State Nearly Loses Basketball Game as 33-Point Favorites

On Sunday afternoon, Jerome Tang and the Kansas State Wildcats barely escaped a crushing loss. The Wildcats took their home court as 33.5‑point favorites against a 3‑10 ULM team, but that didn’t matter much when the ball tipped off.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / December 28

Kansas State Trending for G5 All-American Linebacker in Transfer Portal

Kansas State might be cooking up something serious in the transfer portal, and Southern Miss linebacker Chris Jones is the name to watch. According to On3, the Wildcats are in the mix for Jones alongside Florida State and Ole Miss, and that’s some pretty elite company to be keeping.

Collin Klein News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 28

Three reasons why Klein's first offseason can be a hit at Kansas State

MANHATTAN, Kan. — While it might seem new Kansas State coach Collin Klein has his hands full early on this offseason, there are reasons for optimism fans can have about his first season.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 27

The Week Ahead in Kansas State Men’s Basketball

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State has two games this week, its final non-conference opponent, and then a powerful Big 12 opponent featuring one of the nation’s best players.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 26

Scouting Kansas State's top five signees in 2026 class

MANHATTAN, Kan. — New Kansas State coach Collin Klein didn't have much time to steal headlines with his 2025 signing class given the timing of his hiring.

Collin Klein News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 25

Klein adds veteran defensive mind to coaching staff

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State football has taken another decisive step toward strengthening its defensive identity in the Big 12. New Wildcats coach Collin Klein announced the addition of Jeremiah Johnson as the Wildcats’ new defensive backs coach.

Collin Klein Adds Coastal Carolina’s Active Head Coach to K-State Staff

Kansas State just made a sneaky strong move on the coaching trail, bringing in Coastal Carolina interim head coach Jeremiah Johnson as the new defensive backs coach.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / December 24

Kansas State Has Nearly Accomplished a Basketball ‘Cycle’

Kansas State is on the verge of making college basketball history, and it has absolutely nothing to do with banners or trophies. The Wildcats are one bad night away from completing the most bizarre stat line you’ll find all season: the full NET cycle.

Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder News / Heartland College Sports / December 23

Kansas State Football Loses Top DL Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder to Transfer Portal

Kansas State is losing one of its top defensive linemen to the transfer portal, as Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder has decided to move on. This one’s a real blow.

Austin Romaine News / Heartland College Sports / December 22

Kansas State is Losing Elite LB Austin Romaine to Transfer Portal

Kansas State is losing a big piece on defense with linebacker Austin Romaine entering the transfer portal. This one’s a tough blow. Romaine was coming off a breakout year and was expected to be one of the centerpieces of the defense heading into 2025.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 22

Kansas State coach Jerome Tang: ‘We’re going to do just fine in the Big 12’

Kansas State men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang knows there is struggle ahead and he knows the struggle is real. In men’s college basketball, the Big 12 is as real as it gets.

Collin Klein News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 22

Wildcats turn to familiar face to lead quarterbacks under Klein

MANHATTAN, Kan. —Kansas State football is welcoming back a familiar name with deep ties to the program and the Big 12. Coach Collin Klein announced Sunday that Christian Ellsworth has been hired as the Wildcats’ new quarterbacks coach.

Donovan McIntosh News / Heartland College Sports / December 22

A Nice Coaching Move Apparently Lead Toward One Kansas State Player Returning

It looked like Kansas State was going to lose another piece from its secondary, but cornerback Donovan McIntosh has decided to stay put. After entering the transfer portal a few days ago, McIntosh popped up on social media Sunday to make it clear he’s not going anywhere.