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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.

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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.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 21

Kansas State's three biggest needs in transfer portal

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As Kansas State football begins its transition into the offseason under new coach Collin Klein, there is plenty of work to be done to capitalize on the recent success under retired coach Chris Klieman.

Kansas State Women's Basketball Begins Big 12 Journey with Tough Road Loss at TCU

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The journey through the 30th season of Big 12 women’s basketball began for Kansas State with one of the steepest challenges on the schedule.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 20

Wildcats dealt critical blow in trenches by transfer portal

MANHATTAN, Kan. — New Kansas State coach Collin Klein is being dealt a tough roster build with so many players entering the transfer portal of late. Wildcats redshirt-junior defensive end Tobi Osunsanmi announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced on X Friday afternoon.