Kansas State Wildcats’ Depth Chart Shifts as Fall Camp Unfolds
After the first week of fall camp, the Wildcats are seeing new roles for backup quarterbacks, freshman linemen and top receivers, while key players remain sidelined by injury.
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After the first week of fall camp, the Wildcats are seeing new roles for backup quarterbacks, freshman linemen and top receivers, while key players remain sidelined by injury.
A deepening receiving corps gives quarterback Avery Johnson a wealth of options as he aims for his breakout year.

Kansas State head coach Collin Klein outlines his vision for a versatile roster, highlighting retention, cross‑training, and the impact of the new age‑based eligibility rule.
Coach Collin Klein revealed the projected starters for the Wildcats' opening game, highlighting positional battles and the emphasis on earning roles through daily effort.
Avery Johnson, Kansas State's starting quarterback, enters the 2026 season with high expectations, a stronger supporting cast, and a new coaching approach that could finally unlock his potential.
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.
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.
Collin Klein made his first appearance as Kansas State's head coach at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, where he discussed offensive strategy, player health and the impact of new NCAA eligibility rules on quarterback Avery Johnson.

Collin Klein, a 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist and longtime Kansas State assistant, is now the head coach tasked with revitalizing the Wildcats after a 6‑6 season.
A look at Coach Collin Klein’s first season, the team’s rising expectations, and the broader Big 12 backdrop.

A preview of the October 10, 2026 matchup in Manhattan, Kansas, highlighting the key Wildcats who could shape the game.

The upcoming college football matchup between Houston and Kansas State on October 10 promises a battle of contrasting strengths, with senior quarterback Avery Johnson and star receiver Amare Thomas leading their respective offenses.
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 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.