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Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) and offensive lineman Gabriel Greenlee (71) warm up during the university’s football open practice at Johnny Majors practice field on August 8, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

2026 K-State Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 12: Iowa State

K-State On SI analyzes each of K-State's 2026 football opponents, now breaking down the regular season finale at Iowa State.

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Aug 9, 2026

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Former K-State Star Kaelen Culpepper Gets the Call Up From the Twins

K-State Tight End Garrett Oakley Named to Mackey Award Watch List

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Avery Johnson Among K-State Players on Preseason Award Lists

Big 12 Football Championship Odds for 2026: Where Do K-State Wildcats Stand?

Avery Johnson With Chance for Legacy Defining Season at K-State

Ranking the most important players on K-State’s roster who will dictate the Wildcats’ 2026 season

2026 K-State Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 11: Arizona

Former K-State Guard CJ Jones Announcement Commitment to Pacific

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Casey Alexander is welcomed as the new head coach of the Kansas State men’s basketball team during a press conference at Bramlage Coliseum on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Exhibition Games Against Missouri and Nebraska Provide Big Opportunities for K-State

Jul 8, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; TCU head coach Sonny Dykes speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

2026 K-State Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 10: TCU

Jul 8, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Kansas State head coach Collin Klein speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Izaiah Williams Biggest Wildcard For K-State Offense

Jul 8, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Kansas State head coach Collin Klein speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

K-State Set Up For Major Success in Big 12 Due to Schedule

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Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker and running back Caleb Hawkins speak with reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

2026 K-State Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 9: Oklahoma State

Jul 7, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

2026 K-State Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 8: Colorado

Oct 11, 2025; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors wide receiver Brandon White (1) reacts after pulling in a 46-yard catch while being guarded by Utah State Aggies cornerback Noah Flores (21) during the first half at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

New K-State Wide Receiver Brandon White Brings Speed to Complement Offense

ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham reflects on emotions, improvements after a loss to USC.

2026 K-State Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 7:Arizona State

Jul 8, 2026; Frisco, TX, USA; Kansas State head coach Collin Klein speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Collin Klein Says NFL Talent Will Ultimately Prove How Successful K-State is on Recruiting Trail

Sep 13, 2025; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors wide receiver Brandon White (1) hauls in a catch while being guarded by Portland State Vikings cornerback Dionte Thornton (2) during the fourth quarter at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The play was called back due to a holding call on then Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

This K-State receiver’s stock is soaring as his speed has everyone talking heading into the 2026 season

Kansas State head coach Collin Klein speaks to reporters during Big 12 Conference Football Media Days at The Star. Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Gene Taylor on Hiring Collin Klein: ' Probably the Easiest Hire I've Ever Made'

Kansas State head coach Collin Klein slaps hands with senior quarterback Avery Johnson (2) during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

K-State stars Wendell Gregory and John Pastore Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team

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Casey Alexander is welcomed as the new head coach of the Kansas State men’s basketball team during a press conference at Bramlage Coliseum on Monday, March 16, 2026.

K-State to Face Nebraska in Exhibition Matchup

Purple Reign forward Michael Beasley (11) drives the ball against JHX Hoops forward Andrew Orr (25) during the first round of The Basketball Tournament inside Lee Arena on July 22, 2026.

Purple Reign Falls in Decisive Game 3 Against JXH Hoops in TBT

Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) Kameron Cooper (14) rebounds the ball against the Sunnyslope Vikings during the first round of the Hoophall West National High School Basketball Tournament on Jan. 1, 2026, at Skyline High School in Mesa.

Kameron Cooper Has High Ceiling as First Commit in Class of 2027

Casey Alexander is welcomed as the new head coach of the Kansas State men’s basketball team during a press conference at Bramlage Coliseum on Monday, March 16, 2026.

K-State basketball lands four-star guard to begin its 2027 recruiting class

Oct 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Former K-State Star Dean Wade Signs Lucrative Contract With 76ers

Feb 24, 2026; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams guard Brandon Rechsteiner (2) gestures as he dribbles the ball up court in the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Moby Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The NCAA eligibility rule changes and what it means for K-State basketball looking ahead

Mar 10, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Nate Johnson (34) drives to the basket around BYU Cougars guard Aleksej Kostic (6) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Former K-State Guard Nate Johnson Signs Free Agent Contract With Oklahoma City Thunder

Feb 11, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Jerome Tang questions a call by the officials during the second half against he Cincinnati Bearcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

K-State Won't Be Entertaining Jerome Tang in Manhattan in 2026

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Kansas State Wildcats mascot Willie Wildcat poses before the team arrives at the stadium for a game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium.

K-State Looking to Strike Gold Twice with Grady Westphal Commitment

Kansas coach Lance Leipold talks with media members during a practice on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

2026 K-State Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 6: Kansas

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Willie Fritz reacts during the second half against the Louisiana State Tigers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

2026 K-State Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 5: Houston

Oct 25, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The NCAA eligibility rule changes and what it means for K-State football looking forward

Kansas State new head football coach Collin Klein smiles as he makes remarks at his introduction ceremony at Morgan Family Arena on Dec. 5, 2025.

K-State Continues Impressive Recruiting Stretch With Latest Commitment From Jalen Price

Kansas State defensive lineman coach Buddy Wyatt watches players warm up during practice on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

K-State football lands talented defensive end in another major recruiting win

Kansas State football new head coach Collin Klein walks through an entrance at Morgan Family Arena as he's introduced in front of a crown on Dec. 5, 2025.

Talented wide receiver commits to K-State over nearly 20 other power-four offers

Kansas State new head football coach Collin Klein smiles as he makes remarks at his introduction ceremony at Morgan Family Arena on Dec. 5, 2025.

Collin Klein Proving He Can Sell the Vision for K-State

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