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Kansas State Football Scores Recruiting Win with Arley Morrell Commitment

Kansas State football picked up a major recruiting victory for its 2026 class this week. They landed an important in-state commitment at a position of immediate need.

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Kansas State’s Volleyball Players Brenna Schmidt and Symone Sims Earn Academic All-District Honors

Kansas State volleyball continues to prove that success does not stop at the final whistle. On Tuesday, the Wildcats added another proud chapter to their program history.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 17

Kansas State Names Dr Alex Wimmer as New Director of Marching Band

Kansas State University has officially announced a leadership transition that emphasizes tradition. Dr Alex Wimmer, currently an assistant professor, has been named the next Director of Bands, with his appointment set to take effect on June 7, 2026.

Jayce Brown News / Heartland College Sports / December 16

Kansas State Star Receiver Jayce Brown Enters the Transfer Portal

Kansas State wideout Jayce Brown is heading to the transfer portal, and yeah, this one stings. Brown was the guy in that receiver room this season, leading the team with 712 yards and giving K-State a legit option on the outside in pretty much every game that mattered.

Blake Barnett News / Heartland College Sports / December 16

Kansas State Quarterback Blake Barnett Returning in 2026

Kansas State quarterback Blake Barnett is coming back for 2026, and while that’s not going to light up headlines nationally, it’s still a nice piece of news for the Wildcats heading into a pretty uncertain offseason.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / December 15

Kansas State’s Top Rusher is Returning in 2026

Kansas State just got a major win heading into the offseason, and it didn’t come from a recruiting flip or some wild transfer portal grab. This one came straight from the source.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 15

Kansas State Women’s Basketball Ends Non-Conference Slate with 75–71 Win

Kansas State women’s basketball closed its non-conference schedule in a rewarding way. On Sunday afternoon at D.J. Sokol Arena, the Wildcats fought through a tense, back-and-forth road battle to earn a 75–71 win over Creighton.

Stanton Weber News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 12

Stanton Weber Returns as Special Teams Coordinator for Kansas State

Kansas State head football coach Collin Klein is officially charting the course for the next era of Wildcat football. And the direction became even clearer on Thursday with two major staff hires.

Cold Shooting Costs Kansas State Women’s Basketball in School Day Loss to San Diego State

Kansas State’s December magic finally hit a wall on Wednesday afternoon. The team rolled through 15 straight wins in the month over the past few seasons.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 10

Kansas State Volleyball Hit by Surprise as Junior Aniya Clinton Enters Transfer Portal

The Kansas State Vvolleyball program is fresh off its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2021. And the team has been hit with unexpected news regarding its returning talent.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 10

Kansas State Women’s Basketball’s Jordan Speiser Earns Big Recognition

Kansas State may be rolling with one of the youngest rosters in all of college basketball. However, youth is not stopping the Wildcats from discovering their next big star.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 10

Kansas State Volleyball's Ava LeGrand Joins Senior Shaylee Myers on New Accolade

The Kansas State Volleyball program is celebrating a monumental achievement. The team solidified its place among the Big 12 elite, with multiple players receiving major regional honors.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 10

Kansas State Volleyball’s Shaylee Myers Named Central Region Player of the Year

Kansas State Volleyball has officially entered a new era of excellence, thanks to a new milestone achieved by senior outside hitter Shaylee Myers. In a season filled with power, she has been named the program’s first-ever AVCA Region Player of the Year.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / December 9