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Coach Bill Self discusses the team's summer development, highlighting key players, roster changes and his own recovery as the Jayhawks aim for a stronger postseason performance.
With 50 days until kickoff, head coach Collin Klein makes his debut, Avery Johnson's potential looms large, and the Wildcats confront a schedule that could shape a Big 12 title run.
National rankings from Phil Steele, Athlon and ESPN highlight both promise and uncertainty for Kansas State’s offense, defense and schedule as the 2026 season approaches.
The Big 12’s offseason drama centers on Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby, but the conference still forecasts a strong playoff push, highlighted by nine preseason All‑Big 12 selections, key awards for LJ Martin and Ben Roberts, and upcoming media days in Irving.
Fans can glimpse how the Kansas State Wildcats will appear in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 27, which features an 81 overall rating, key player scores, the new Mascot Mashup mode and a simulated 10‑3 season culminating in a Liberty Bowl victory.
Finn Walker, a three‑star defensive lineman from Texas, announced his commitment to Kansas State on June 24, ending a recruitment that had seemed to tilt toward Baylor. His pledge adds a towering presence to the Wildcats' 2027 defensive line.
Laron Baker Jr., a 5‑foot‑10, 172‑pound prospect, announced his pledge to Kansas State on Tuesday, citing the program’s fit and his own ambitions.
Coach Collin Klein’s 2026 schedule pits the Wildcats against a slate of defenses ranked among the nation’s best, each bringing distinct strengths and challenges.
The latest pledge adds a highly rated pass rusher to Kansas State's recruiting class, elevating its national standing and underscoring the program's growing appeal.
The Louisiana standout, ranked No. 29 among high school athletes, announced his pledge to Kansas State during an official visit, joining a 2027 class that sits at No. 31 nationally.
Newly hired Casey Alexander brings a winning pedigree and a fresh roster to Kansas State, as the program navigates a major transition amid high expectations.
Five‑foot‑11 defensive back George Murray III pledged to Kansas State on June 2, a commitment that boosts the program’s national ranking and underscores a strategic recruiting win.
Four-star recruit Brayden Harris chose Kansas State over several Power Five programs, elevating the Wildcats’ 2027 class to a top-30 national standing.
With exactly 100 days remaining until the Wildcats face Nicholls, Kansas State’s coaching staff has released a ranked list of the 100 most influential players, highlighting returning starters, emerging talent, and special‑teams contributors.
Kansas State’s basketball program is leveraging a modest $6 million roster budget to build a team of 14 emerging talents, aiming to prove that smart recruitment and development can rival the conference’s wealthier powers.
The 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament will run from May 19 to May 23 at Surprise Stadium, featuring the conference’s top 12 teams, a full broadcast slate on ESPN networks, and streaming via the ESPN app and Fubo. Kansas, the regular‑season champion, begins play as the No. 1 seed.
Kansas State University announced a contract extension for head baseball coach Pete Hughes despite a season plagued by injuries and late-game losses, highlighting his eight-year tenure and the team's 30-plus win streaks.
Kansas State coaches spotlight key players — from Elijah Hill’s pass‑rush potential to Avery Johnson’s backup battle — as the team fine‑tunes its roster ahead of the fall.