Kansas State’s Offensive Line Faces Crucial Crossroads in 2026
A look at the key players, positional battles and medical uncertainties that will define Kansas State’s attack heading into the upcoming season
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A look at the key players, positional battles and medical uncertainties that will define Kansas State’s attack heading into the upcoming season
Coach Collin Klein revealed the projected starters for the Wildcats' opening game, highlighting positional battles and the emphasis on earning roles through daily effort.
The Wildcats’ 2026 campaign hinges on quarterback Avery Johnson’s resurgence, the emergence of tight end Linkon Cure, and a defensive overhaul led by transfers and newcomers, all orchestrated by first‑time head coach Collin Klein.
The Wildcats are poised for a pivotal 2026 campaign, with quarterback Avery Johnson, tight end Linkon Cure, and a revamped defense led by newcomers like Elijah Hill and transfer Wendell Gregory.
As the Wildcats enter preseason camp, coaches and players are locked in battles across the offensive line, quarterback, receiver corps and defense, setting the stage for the September 5 showdown with Nicholls.

The NCAA's new rule allowing five seasons of eligibility for players who sign before turning 19 is already influencing Kansas State's offensive line, bringing transfers like Tanner Morley and Delvin Morris into the mix and extending the eligibility of returning starters.

The NCAA’s five‑year eligibility rule for players who enroll before age 19 is reshaping Kansas State’s interior offensive line, bringing in transfers, extending eligibility for returning athletes, and prompting a rotational development plan under new coach Mike Schmidt.