Mark Kern

Joined: Apr 19, 2026

Mark has over a decade of experience as a reporter, with his content being on numerous websites including, ESPN, Newsweek and Cleveland.com among many others. His career started at K-State as the sports editor for the K-State Collegian. He also coaches high school basketball at Blue Valley West in Overland Park. KC Sports Network is the premier destination for Kansas City sports fans with podcasts, YouTube and social media content. Stay connected with the latest news and analysis by following KCSN on all social media platforms.

Kansas State Wildcats safety Logan Bartley (10) makes an interception against Kansas Jayhawks during the Sunflower Showdown game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas on Oct. 17, 2026.

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Oct 17, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Collin Klein waits for his team to gather before going to the locker room following a win against the Kansas Jayhawks at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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Kansas State Wildcats head coach Casey Alexander waits for a call on a play against Missouri Tigers during the exhibition game inside Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas on Oct. 23, 2026.

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Kansas State team bus involved in crash in southeast Oklahoma City.

Kansas State Wildcats head coach Casey Alexander yells from the bench during the exhibition game against Missouri Tigers inside Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas on Oct. 23, 2026.

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K-State takes on Nebraska in the final exhibition game of the season, with the game being in Grand Island.

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With Avery Johnson's status uncertain, K-State coach Collin Klein must prepare for multiple quarterback scenarios ahead of the Week 9 game against Colorado.

Oct 24, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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After a dominant rushing performance against Kansas, the Wildcats struggled to establish their ground game against Arizona State.

Oct 24, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Jacob Knuth (7) against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first half at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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K-State was missing Avery Johnson in the game against Arizona State, and the Sun Devils were able to make just enough plays to knock off the Wildcats.

Nov 11, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; The Kansas State Wildcats Pride of Wildcat Land Matching Band spells out K-State before the start of a game against the Baylor Bears at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports

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Keep track of the K-State vs. Arizona State score in Week 8 with our periodic game updates.

Kansas State Wildcats head coach Casey Alexander walks out with coaching staff before taking on Missouri Tigers during the exhibition game inside Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas on Oct. 23, 2026.

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K-State showed promise in Casey Alexander's debut, but shooting struggles and turnovers proved costly in a 71-67 loss to the Tigers.

Oct 17, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) finds room to run during the second quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats enter Saturday's matchup with one of the nation's most productive rushing attacks against an Arizona State defense that struggles to stop the run.

Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Jaron Tibbs (12) celebrates gaining yards against Kansas Jayhawks during the Sunflower Showdown game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas on Oct. 17, 2026.

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Streaming details for the Wildcats' Week 8 game against Arizona State

Oct 17, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) leaves the field following a win against the Kansas Jayhawks at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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Avery Johnson is questionable for the game against Arizona State, but there is still a path the Wildcats can win the game.

Kansas State Wildcats head coach Collin Klein watches players warm up before taking on Kansas Jayhawks for the Sunflower Showdown game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas on Oct. 17, 2026.

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K-State is 0-5 all-time in games at Arizona State, and the Wildcats look to end that streak on Saturday.

Oct 17, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Joe Jackson (4) is pulled down by Kansas Jayhawks safety Taylor Davis (27) during the fourth quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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K-State is one of the best rushing attacks in the country, and its Week 8 opponent, Arizona State struggles to stop opponents from running the ball.

Kansas State Wildcats head coach Collin Klein walks out with staff during the Sunflower Showdown game against Kansas Jayhawks at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas on Oct. 17, 2026.

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K-State will face Arizona State in Week 8, and the Sun Devils' quarterback issues make for tough prep for Collin Klein and staff.

Mark Kern

Joined: Apr 19, 2026

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