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Chris Klieman Stepping Down at Kansas State

Things are shifting in Manhattan, Kansas, and it looks like the Chris Klieman era at Kansas State is coming to an end. Whether you want to call it a retirement or just stepping down, the reports are starting to stack.

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Where Football Polls and Metrics Have Kansas State Placed in Week 15

Kansas State’s bowl-clinching victory over Colorado moved the Wildcats to 6-6 on the season. But the Wildcats didn’t get much love from the polls and rankings we follow.

Sam Towns News / Field Level Media / December 2

Behind Sam Towns’ career night, Bowling Green upsets Kansas State

Sam Towns erupted for 27 points and pulled down eight rebounds, Javon Ruffin knocked down five three-pointers en route to 17 points and Bowling Green upset Kansas State 82-66 on Monday night in Manhattan, Kansas.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 1

After Standout Year Kansas State Volleyball is in NCAA Tournament

The K-State volleyball program is stepping back into the national spotlight. They are returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021. This year’s at-large bid marks a major milestone for the Wildcats.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / November 30

K-State Football Loses First Piece to Transfer Portal

Kansas State is officially on the board in the transfer portal, but it’s not a move that’s going to keep anyone up at night. Freshman running back JB Price is heading out, marking the first departure for the Wildcats this cycle.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 29

Social Media Reactions to Kansas State's Win over Colorado

Kansas State secured a significant victory, finishing the game by defeating Colorado by a final score of 24–14. It enabled them to achieve their primary objective for the season: a bowl game.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / November 29

Kansas State Reaches Bowl Eligibility Amid Disappointing Season

Well, Kansas State took down the Colorado Buffaloes 24-14 on Saturday to cap off the regular season at 6-6. That’s not really a shock to anyone who’s followed the Big 12 this year, but for K-State barely scraping bowl eligibility in a year they were expected to be a College Football Playoff contender?

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 29

Kansas State Women's Basketball Eyes Another Finish in Cancun Challenge Finale

The Kansas State Wildcats are turning the page quickly after an 85–73 loss to No. 12 North Carolina. It was a game where their remarkable shooting efficiency still stood out despite the setback.

Kansas State Women's Basketball Falls Just Short of Comeback Against North Carolina

The Kansas State Wildcats walked off the court in Cancun knowing they had delivered a fight worthy of the moment. Even though the scoreboard showed an 85–73 loss to the No.

Kansas State Women's Basketball Set for Clash With North Carolina in Cancun

The Kansas State Wildcats are gearing up for their upcoming biggest challenge of the season. On Friday morning, K-State continues action at the 2025 Cancun Challenge.

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

K-State Women's Basketball Sets Three-Point Record in Thanksgiving Comeback

The Kansas State Wildcats delivered a Thanksgiving performance. The one that fans will be talking about for years. They lit up the Hard Rock Riviera Maya with a historic long-range display.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 25

Where Football Polls and Metrics Have Kansas State Placed in Week 14

Kansas State nearly clinched bowl eligibility at 16.5-point favorite Utah on Saturday but a dismal fourth quarter left the Wildcats on the losing end, 51-47.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 25

Will Kansas State Football Make a Bowl Game this Season?

For a Division I FBS team to be able to play in a bowl game, it must have at least six wins. Kansas State has a record of 5-6 overall (4-4 in the Big 12) coming into a must-win game to end the regular season.

College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 25

Kansas State Men's Basketball Set for First True Road Test Tuesday at Ranked Indiana

The Kansas State Wildcats are stepping into their most challenging moment of the early 2025–26 season. Tuesday night brings a trip to Bloomington for a showdown with undefeated No.

Chris Klieman News / Heartland College Sports / November 23

Chris Klieman Gets Emotional After Utah Loss: ‘I Think I Deserve a Little Bit of Respect’

The Kansas State Wildcats came up short in a 51-47 loss to Utah on Saturday in a game they led 47-35 with seven minutes to play. The game unraveled quickly in Salt Lake City, and the Cats gave up 16 unanswered points to drop to 5-6 on the season.

Devon Dampier News / Yardbarker / November 22

Dramatic comeback keeps Utah's CFP hopes alive

Dramatic comeback keeps Utah's College Football Playoff hopes alive

With seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Utah Utes faced a 10-point deficit, and a season-long effort of reaching the College Football Playoff looked bleak.

Duke ends bowl hopes for Bill Belichick, UNC with gutsy fourth-quarter call

KJ Jackson shows he may be Arkansas' QB of the future in loss to Texas

Arch Manning has career day against Arkansas, makes Texas, SEC history

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season