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Where Football Polls and Metrics Have Kansas State Placed in Week 11

Kansas State couldn’t handle national power Texas Tech on Saturday, losing to the 13th-ranked Red Raiders, 43-20. Appropriately, the Wildcats dropped in all five polls and rankings we monitor.

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Kansas State Scores Big on the Recruiting Trail with 2026 DT Adrian Bekibele Commitment

Kansas State football added a major piece to its team this week with the commitment of three-star defensive tackle Adrian Bekibele. The Swedish standout officially announced his decision on Monday morning via X.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 4

Kansas State Women’s Basketball Tips Off 58th Season with Win over UN-Omaha

Kansas State women’s basketball couldn’t have asked for a better start to its 58th season. On Monday night, the Wildcats dominated UN-Omaha with a 100–35 victory.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 4

Kansas State Basketball Ready for Season Opener vs UNC

The Kansas State men’s basketball program is gearing up to tip off its 122nd season on Tuesday night. They are hosting UNC Greensboro (0–0) at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / November 3

Kansas State Beats SEC Powerhouses for Three-Star Swedish DL

Kansas State just landed one of the more interesting commitments of the 2026 cycle, beating out SEC bluebloods like Florida and Georgia to secure a pledge from Swedish defensive lineman Adrian Bekibele.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 3

NCAA Denies Fifth-Year Waiver for Kansas State’s Kennedy Taylor

The NCAA has officially denied Kansas State forward Kennedy Taylor’s request for a fifth year of eligibility, the school announced Sunday. The decision marks the end of Taylor’s impactful collegiate basketball career after a strong 2024–25 season with the Wildcats.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 2

K-State Basketball Dominates with 112 Points in Final Exhibition Showdown

Kansas State basketball put on a show Friday night. The team delivered a thunderous 112-90 win over Division II Newman in their final exhibition before the regular season.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / November 2

Back From the Brink: Kansas State’s Reboot Paying Off

When Kansas State started the year 1-3, many in the college football realm left the Wildcats for dead. The most damning loss came in a 24-21 loss to an Army team on September 6, just a week after Army lost to FCS foe Tarleton State 30-27.

Kansas State Soccer Ends Regular Season with Draw vs Iowa State

Kansas State soccer closed out its 2025 regular season on a good note Thursday night. They battled Iowa State to a 2-2 draw at Buser Family Park. The Wildcats were chasing a berth in the Big 12 Soccer Tournament.

Dylan Edwards News / Heartland College Sports / October 27

No Dylan Edwards Again for Kansas State This Week

Chris Klieman said it plainly on Monday: Dylan Edwards will again be unavailable this Saturday when the Kansas State Wildcats take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / October 26

Kansas State’s Defense Leads the Country in This Statistic

Kansas State’s defense is officially on a heater. Through eight weeks of the 2025 season, the Wildcats lead all Power Four programs in total takeaways with 17, nine fumble recoveries, and eight interceptions.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 25

Avery Johnson leads K-State to 17th straight win over Kansas

Avery Johnson leads Kansas State to 17th straight win over Kansas in dominant fashion

Avery Johnson threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, as Kansas State defeated Kansas.

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 19

Kansas State at Kansas odds: Opening point spread revealed

The annual battle between Kansas and Kansas State, dubbed the Sunflower Showdown, is set to bring plenty of excitement in Week 9 of the college football season.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Yardbarker / August 25