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Kansas State Officially Names Collin Klein Next Football Coach

The Kansas State Wildcats have officially named Collin Klein to be the next football coach. As was widely expected following the retirement of Chris Klieman on Wednesday, the Klein news was made official on Thursday evening with posts to social media.

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Kansas State Flips Talented Prospect from Big 12 Rival

Kansas State just landed a win on the recruiting trail, flipping three-star athlete Kaprice Keith from Iowa State to the Wildcats. Keith, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound prospect out of Omaha Central, had been committed to Iowa State since July.

Chris Klieman News / Total Apex Sports / December 3

Collin Klein Set To Take Over At Kansas State For Chris Klieman

In a move that has stunned the Big 12 and sent ripples all the way to College Station, Chris Klieman is reportedly hanging up his whistle. After seven seasons in Manhattan, the man who successfully followed the legendary Bill Snyder is stepping away.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / December 3

Collin Klein Was Reportedly Set to Take Another Job Before Chris Klieman Retirement

With Chris Klieman reportedly set to step down as the Kansas State head football coach, and Collin Klein set to return home and replace him, a new report suggests K-State may have had to move faster on this than they otherwise would have wanted to.

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

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.

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.

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