Oct 31, 2020; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Chris Klieman leads his team onto the field before their game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Kansas State Will Kick Off Home Schedule With A Fresh Look

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By Branson Brooks | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 12:11 PM ET

Kansas State is set to debut a new look for its home opener.

The Bill Snyder Family Stadium will feature a stripe-out theme when the Wildcats hosts North Dakota on Saturday, Aug. 30. Fans are encouraged to wear either purple or white depending on seat location to create a visual effect across the stadium.

The official Stripe Out seating chart, detailing color assignments by section, is available now and will be shared throughout the summer to ensure maximum participation in Manhattan.

Tickets will be available to the general public online Jun. 17 at 5 p.m.

Aaron Rodgers Taking Opposite Brett Favre Approach With Will Howard

As a 17-year NFL veteran, Aaron Rodgers has a wealth of experience to pass on to the next generation.

The newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, who joined the team on Jun. 6, could be stepping into a mentorship role for presumed backup Will Howard. With Rodgers' best days in the league likely behind him and the former Kansas State quarterback just beginning his NFL journey, the team may have a solid succession plan in place.

During a press conference at the Steelers' mandatory minicamp, he shared his first impressions of Howard and discussed how he plans to support the young quarterback.

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"Will's a good kid," Rodgers emphasized. "We've got to talk a little bit. I thought he did really well today. He seems pretty bright. Going through the progressions really well. I'm going to be with him every single day and every single meeting. I’m going to help him out as much as I can.”

It's interesting to see Rodgers embrace a leadership role early, especially considering how rocky his first couple of years were under former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Farve. Their strained relationship is well documented, including when Farve famously said, “My contract doesn’t say I have to get Aaron Rodgers ready to play. Now hopefully he watches me and gets something from that.”

Though it wouldn't be surprising if Rodgers had adopted some of Favre's mentality, he has thus far proven to be a valuable veteran presence, first to Packers quarterback Jordan Love, and now potentially to Howard.