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Kansas football misses out on momentum-building win. So, what???s next?
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (243+ words) LAWRENCE — Asked postgame Friday about the atmosphere inside the stadium as Kansas football’s rivalry series against Missouri returned to Lawrence, KU coach Lance Leipold started where one might think. What very well could heighten the disappointment of the loss against…...
What Kansas State football needs to prove this week vs Washington State
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (653+ words) MANHATTAN — Kansas State wasn't tested when it played against Nicholls. It was more like showing up to a professor's office hours to get a little extra credit. That game won't affect whether the Wildcats succeed in the 2026 season. Washington State…...
What Kansas football DC D.K. McDonald saw in Jayhawks' opener vs LIU
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (233+ words) LAWRENCE — As Kansas football embarked this past Friday on the second year of D.K. McDonald serving as the team’s lead defensive coordinator, in a season opener at home against LIU, the Jayhawks saw the group thrive in Lawrence. Kansas, which…...
Kansas State should face tougher challenge with Washington State this week
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (25+ words) The Topeka Capital-Journal Kansas State should face tougher challenge with Washington State this week...
Kansas State vs Washington State: Odds, injuries, predictions and key matchups
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (544+ words) MANHATTAN — After dropping 71 points in the debut under coach Collin Klein, Kansas State football is gearing up to take on a more formidable foe this weekend. Kansas State (1-0) will host Washington State (0-1) on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. at Bill Snyder…...
Our 5 biggest takeaways from Kansas State football's thumping of Nicholls
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (471+ words) MANHATTAN — Kansas State football couldn't have asked for a better start to the Collin Klein era. Now, it's on to more challenging opponents, with Washington State visiting Bill Snyder Family Stadium next week. The Wildcats won 71-3 against Nicholls in Manhattan…...
Kansas State report card: Grading the Wildcats after beatdown of Nicholls
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (275+ words) MANHATTAN — Kansas State football did what it was supposed to do when opening the season against a lesser opponent and setting the tone for the start of the season. The Wildcats won the game 71-3 against Nicholls to open the Collin…...
Kansas State football injury report vs Nicholls: Who's in, who's out?
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (249+ words) MANHATTAN — Kansas State football's offensive line will be under a microscope throughout the first few weeks of the season due to the preseason injuries that have mounted. The concern began when the Wildcats announced left tackle John Pastore would miss…...
Kansas State football is cutting a big check for its 2026 opener. Here's how much.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (311+ words) MANHATTAN — Kansas State football is dolling out some cash in exchange for its season opener against FCS Nicholls at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats are giving the Colonels a $500,000 guaranteed payment for the 6 p.m. game on Saturday, Sept. 5, according…...
Darien Whitaker, JoJo Scott could break out for Kansas State football
1+ week, 4+ day ago (513+ words) MANHATTAN — Development within the Kansas State football program has a pair of sophomores poised to break out during the 2026 football season under first-year coach Collin Klein. Both were a part of the Wildcats' 2025 recruiting class under previous coach Chris Klieman,…...