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

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.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 3
Preview: K-State Football Host Nicholls in Season Opener

Preview: K-State Football Host Nicholls in Season Opener

The Collin Era is less than 72 hours away from getting started, with K-State hosting Nicholls on Saturday in the season opener. Since Klein was named K-State coach in December, fans have been clamoring to see the beloved Klein back at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

Collin Klein News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / September 1
Collin Klein Gives Praise to Defensive Line on Improvement Ahead of Week 1

Collin Klein Gives Praise to Defensive Line on Improvement Ahead of Week 1

Collin Klein and the K-State Wildcats have been preparing all summer for the Week 1 matchup against Nicholls. During those practices, Klein has laid the foundation for K-State in two areas: competition and improvement.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / August 31
Examining the Official K-State Depth Chart for Week 1 Matchup Against Nicholls

Examining the Official K-State Depth Chart for Week 1 Matchup Against Nicholls

It is officially game week for K-State, as Collin Klein and the Wildcats will take the field Saturday against Nicholls in Klein's first game as head coach.

Collin Klein News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / August 27
Collin Klein on Left Tackle Spot: 'A Bit By Committee'

Collin Klein on Left Tackle Spot: 'A Bit By Committee'

Collin Klein joined Wyatt Thompson on 'Cat Chat' on Wednesday, in what will be the weekly coaches' show. One of the biggest questions for K-State football right now is how the Wildcats will handle the left tackle position.

Collin Klein News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / August 27
Collin Klein Still in Awe of Being Head Coach at K-State

Collin Klein Still in Awe of Being Head Coach at K-State

Collin Klein and the K-State Wildcats are nine days away from the 2026 opener against Nicholls on Sept. 5 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. For Klein, he is already a K-State legend after an incredible career as the quarterback from 2008 to 2012.

Wendell Gregory News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / August 26
Wendell Gregory Setting the Standard in Practice for K-State

Wendell Gregory Setting the Standard in Practice for K-State

Wendell Gregory made news in the off-season when he announced he was leaving Oklahoma State and entering the transfer portal. K-State coach Collin Klein and his staff pursued Wendell Gregory aggressively and ultimately brought the reigning Big 12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year to Manhattan.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / August 19
Kansas State Becomes Latest Big 12 Program to Add Patch Sponsorship

Kansas State Becomes Latest Big 12 Program to Add Patch Sponsorship

Kansas State is joining a growing trend across the Big 12, as the Wildcats are set to announce a football jersey patch sponsorship agreement with Purple Wave Auction.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / August 18
Kansas State Football: 3 Things to Watch in 2026

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 / July 16

Kansas State Taking Beer and More Stadium-Wide in 2026

Soon, you can purchase a cold one and enjoy a Kansas State football game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Kansas State will introduce stadium-wide alcohol, including “beer, seltzers and canned cocktails,” beginning Saturday, Sept.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Yardbarker / June 15
Collin Klein, Kansas State beat out Florida State, North Carolina for four-star CB

Collin Klein, Kansas State beat out Florida State, North Carolina for four-star CB

Kansas State Wildcats head coach Collin Klein has work to do.

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Kansas State Wildcats News / Mike Farrell Sports / June 15
TRENDING: Kansas State Recruit Gets Tackled by His Mother

TRENDING: Kansas State Recruit Gets Tackled by His Mother

Plenty of interesting things happen during official visit weekends, but it isn’t often that something is truly unique. However, a video that surfaced from a recent Kansas State recruiting weekend has garnered plenty of attention.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Former Kansas State coach Jerome Tang has landed a new job

Former Kansas State coach Jerome Tang has landed a new job

Former Kansas State Wildcats men’s basketball coach has landed a new job just two months after being fired. Baylor is finalizing a deal with Tang to make the program’s new associate head coach, and Tang was on the staff at Baylor from 2003 until 2022, when he left for the Kansas State job.

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