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K-State entered the game against Cincinnati undefeated, after the Wildcats dominated their nonconference schedule. The game against the Bearcats gave Collin Klein and his team their first road test of the year and an opportunity for the Wildcats to get off to a fast start in the Big 12.

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K-State's First Road Game Will Put Collin Klein's Demand for Discipline to the Test

K-State has been one of the most disciplined teams in college football this season. Through three games, the Wildcats are tied for fifth in the country with 3.5 penalties per game.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 24

K-State Football vs. Cincinnati in Week 4: Preview, Storylines

K-State enters Big 12 play undefeated, and the Wildcats are playing very well in the first three games of the Collin Klein era. The Wildcats are outscoring

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 24

Kansas State brings potent offense, stingy D into clash at Cincinnati

A pair of 3-0 teams meet on Saturday night as Cincinnati plays host to Kansas State in the Big 12 opener for both programs. Kansas State enters the matchup riding high under new coach Collin Klein.

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College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 24

2026 Week 4 Top Big 12 College Football Storylines: Analyzing the current state of the conference heading into this weekend's games

Conference play begins in the Big 12 this week. The league had a moderately respectable nonconference season. It can arguably be described as its best since expansion in 2024.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 23

2026 Big 12 Championship odds entering Week 4

The race to win a Big 12 championship is officially on. Conference play got underway in a big way in Week 3, providing some season-shaping results. Now, a lot more Big 12 teams are set to go head-to-head, attempting to eventually secure a spot in Arlington.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 23

3 X-Factors Who Will Decide K-State's Big 12 Opener Against Cincinnati

K-State did exactly what Collin Klein could have hoped for in his first three games as the coach. The Wildcats went 3-0 in the nonconference part of their schedule, outscoring opponents 136-30.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 18

3 Biggest K-State Storylines to Watch for in Week 3 Matchup vs. Tulane

K-State will be in action on Saturday, taking on Tulane in the final nonconference game before Big 12 play begins. The Wildcats are off to a 2-0 start under first-year coach Collin Klein and have been dominant.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 17

Preview: K-State Football Hosts Tulane in Week 3

It has been only two games into the Collin Klein era at K-State, but so far, things have gone as well as they possibly could. The Wildcats are 2-0, and they have been dominant in nearly every aspect.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 15

Collin Klein ready to learn more about his Kansas State team vs. Tulane

Kansas State has won its first two games by margins of 68 points against Nicholls and 27 points against Washington State. But first-year head coach Collin Klein said he's still not sure just how good the Wildcats can be as they prepare to meet Tulane (1-1) in a nonconference game Saturday in Manhattan, Kansas.

College Football News / College Football News / September 15

Kansas State vs Tulane Prediction: Are the Wildcats Really This Good?

The Collin Klein era has kicked off with a bang at Kansas State (2-0), beating Nicholls and Washington State by a combined score of 105-10. The team looks sharp, the offense is strong, and now it’s about focus.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 10

Preview: K-State Football Hosts Washington State in Week 2

K-State got things rolling under Collin Klein in Week 1, knocking off Nicholls, 71-3. It was a dominating performance in all three facets of the game. The offense dominated the entire night, with the offensive line controlling the game.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 10

2026 Week 2 Top Big 12 College Football Storylines: Analyzing the current state of the conference heading into this weekend's games

The Big 12 is 2-1 against the ACC so far this season. Colorado beat Georgia Tech, Cincinnati beat Boston College, and TCU lost to North Carolina in Week 0.

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College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 10

Kansas State vs. Washington State: Prediction, Pick and Preview

Kansas State couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the Collin Klein era, but the competition takes a significant step up in Week 2 as the Wildcats welcome Washington State to Manhattan for the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

College Football News / College Football News / September 9

Kansas State vs Washington State Prediction: The Wildcat Team You Need To See

The Collin Klein era at Kansas State started with a roar, ripping off a 71-3 win over Nicholls to get the season going. Everything clicked, both sides of the ball were great, and now the team is about as tuned up as it can be going into a dangerous game against Washington State.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 8

Poise and Leadership of Avery Johnson Stand Out to Collin Klein

Avery Johnson and K-State looked very good in Week 1, as the Wildcats knocked off Nicholls, 71-3. The offense had a terrific game, as the Wildcats were able to make a bunch of plays through the air, as well as on the ground.

Collin Klein News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 7

Collin Klein on Performance by Offensive Line: 'I Thought They Played Well'

For Collin Klein and the K-State Wildcats, one of the biggest question marks entering Week 1 against Nicholls was how the offensive line would play. The Wildcats lost All-Big 12 tackle John Pastore for the year to an injury, and other guys expected to compete for playing time are also dealing with injuries.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 5

Kansas State kicks off Collin Klein era with emphatic win vs. Nicholls

Avery Johnson threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, helping Collin Klein make a successful debut as head coach at his alma mater in Kansas State's 71-3 victory against visiting Nicholls on Saturday night.

Collin Klein News / College Football News / September 3

Kansas State vs Nicholls Prediction: How Fast Can Collin Klein's Cats Get Going?

Here we go with the Collin Klein era at Kansas State. It might take a little bit to get all the pieces together, but the schedule isn’t bad, the team is loaded with new talent at several key spots, and this should be a team that makes a whole lot of noise in the Big 12.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 3

Collin Klein, next-gen Kansas State coach, to debut against Nicholls

As a quarterback, Collin Klein led Kansas State to success a generation ago. This week, he's in Manhattan at age 36 for his first game as a head coach.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / August 18

Kansas State Football: 3 Things to Watch in 2026

There were several head coaching changes in the Big 12 this offseason, but none carry quite the heft as Collin Klein. Klein will make his head coaching debut with his alma mater, the Kansas State Wildcats.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / December 8

K-State and Collin Klein Enter Race for Elite QB

Collin Klein hasn’t even finished unpacking in Manhattan, and he’s already hitting the trail like a man on a mission. The new Kansas State head coach has officially jumped into the mix for one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 class, and it’s not just a courtesy offer either.