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The Kansas State football schedule has been released and it is time to look ahead and see what the 2026 season has in store. Despite there being much uncertainty of what the team will look like under new head coach Collin Klein, who they play matters almost as much as the team itself.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 7

Kansas State Football Lands First Commit of the 2027 Recruiting Class

Kansas State and new head coach Collin Klein have seemed to turn their focus towards the 2027 recruiting class, landing their first commit of the class with the commitment of two-way player Nazir Pitchford.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / February 5

Kansas State Football Bolsters 2026 Recruiting Class with Five New Commitments

Kansas State football continues to reshape its future under head coach Collin Klein. And the momentum around the 2026 recruiting class keeps building. On Wednesday, the Wildcats officially added five new commitments.

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

Kansas State’s 2026 Schedule Offers Collin Klein a Real Playoff Path

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas State Wildcats will go into the 2026 season under new direction from coach Collin Klein and were given a favorable schedule to begin his tenure.

College Football News / College Football News / January 22

Kansas State Football 2026 Schedule: Full Breakdown and Season Outlook

Kansas State doesn't have a trip to Ireland on the 2026 football schedule. Last year, it lost in Dublin to Iowa State in heartbreaking fashion to kick things off, and it never recovered.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 15

Kansas State Stays Active in Portal With Defensive Line Addition

As visits stalled for the dead period, head coach Collin Klein and his staff stayed aggressive in the portal with the addition of impressive Kennesaw State freshman EDGE rusher Elijah Hill.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 15

Who are the top transfer portal additions for Kansas State?

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas State Wildcats have been very busy this offseason when it comes to recruiting out of the transfer portal. Coach Collin Klein and his coaching staff have signed many key players this offseason, making the first winter-only portal window a success so far.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 14

K-State’s New Pass Rushing Duo Looks Lethal

Collin Klein and the Kansas State Wildcats have a new pass-rushing duo to discuss, with the addition of two star pass rushers in two days. The first was Oklahoma State EDGE Wendell Gregory, a top-five pass rusher in the transfer portal, ranked inside the top 25 available transfers.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 13

Kansas State Taps Veteran Playcaller as New Offensive Coordinator

Kansas State is officially turning the page on its offensive future, and the Wildcats are doing it with experience leading the way. On Monday, head coach Collin Klein announced the hiring of Sean Gleeson as Kansas State’s new offensive coordinator for the 2026 season.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 13

Top 70 Transfer Portal Player Staying in the Big 12

Collin Klein and the Kansas State Wildcats have gone fishing for a big one, and this time, it comes by way of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, with star pass rusher Wendell Gregory heading to Manhattan, Kansas.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 12

From Georgia to Kansas State: The Wildcats Have a New Transfer Safety

Collin Klein and the Kansas State Wildcats added a new player to their transfer portal class on Monday morning, with the commitment of former Georgia defensive back Adrian Maddox.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / January 9

Kansas State lands All-ACC cornerback in the transfer portal

Collin Klein and Kansas State are expected to land Virginia cornerback transfer Ja’Son Prevard, according to Chris Hummer of CBS Sports. It’s the 15th three-star name transferring into Manhattan this offseason, and the ninth defender picked up by the Wildcats in this latest cycle.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 7

One Former SEC Wideout is Headed to the Big 12

Collin Klein and the Kansas State Wildcats just added the biggest piece of the offseason so far with the commitment of Missouri wide receiver Joshua Manning.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 6

Klein retains key member from previous staff to lead tight ends

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In an offseason filled with transfer portal movement, roster reshuffling, and staff changes across college football, Kansas State has chosen continuity at a critical position.

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College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 6

Kansas State Just Filled a Major Need on Defense

On Tuesday morning, the heater continued for Collin Klein and the Kansas State Wildcats, after adding seven prospects through the transfer portal on Monday.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 1

Wildcats expected to hire veteran Big Ten coach to Klein's staff

MANHATTAN, Kan. — New Kansas State coach Collin Klein has made another impactful additon to his inaugural staff as he brings in Illinois assistant coach Thad Ward to lead wide receivers.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 30

Klein continues to build Wildcats staff with hire of Big 12 assistant coach

MANHATTAN, Kan. – New Kansas State coach Collin Klein continues to build his inaugural Wildcats coaching staff, adding an experienced running backs coach in Cory Patterson, who has put in eight years of work at various Big 12 and Big Ten programs.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / December 29

Top Ten New Year's Resolutions for Kansas State

Create the "Collin Klein Era" identity for the football program. When Chris Klieman left and retired earlier this month, the main goal is for Klein, the new head coach and former K-State legend, to create his own unique culture for the football program.

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

Three reasons why Klein's first offseason can be a hit at Kansas State

MANHATTAN, Kan. — While it might seem new Kansas State coach Collin Klein has his hands full early on this offseason, there are reasons for optimism fans can have about his first season.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 21

Texas A&M co-DC going to Kansas State with Collin Klein

Kansas State football plucked from Texas A&M to land school legend Collin Klein as head coach. Now Klein is taking a high-profile Aggies assistant with him to Manhattan.

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.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / December 6

Texas A&M Sends Heartfelt Goodbye to Collin Klein

While Mike Elko and the rest of the Texas A&M Aggies' coaching staff was busy getting the future of the program to put pen to paper during Early Signing Day, one of their coaches was busy making a future for himself.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 4

Kansas State hires former QB Collin Klein as head coach

Collin Klein is coming home to run the program he once electrified. Kansas State hired the 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist its next head coach on Thursday, a swift move that followed Chris Klieman's retirement.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 3

Reports: Former K-State QB Collin Klein to replace coach Chris Klieman

A major move is imminent in Manhattan, with a coaching change at Kansas State reportedly under consideration. Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman intends to retire at 58 and his replacement is former quarterback Collin Klein, currently offensive coordinator at Texas A&M, according to multiple reports.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / September 22

Texas A&M's Collin Klein Name to Watch in Potential Big 12 Coaching Search

The Texas A&M offense has had a phenomenal start to the 2025 season. The Aggies have hung over 40 points in all three games they have played so far, propelling offensive coordinator Collin Klein into the upper echelon of coordinators in college football.