Kansas State Announces 2026 Football Schedule
The Wildcats will open the 2026 campaign at home against Nicholls on Sept. 5, then travel to face Washington State and Tulane before diving into conference play.
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The Wildcats will open the 2026 campaign at home against Nicholls on Sept. 5, then travel to face Washington State and Tulane before diving into conference play.
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