Kansas State Prepares for Season Opener with Revised Depth Chart
Coach Collin Klein revealed the projected starters for the Wildcats' opening game, highlighting positional battles and the emphasis on earning roles through daily effort.
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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.

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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.
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.
The upcoming 2026 season will see several former Wildcats return to face their old programs, adding a layer of intrigue to Kansas State's schedule.
Kansas State’s appointment of Collin Klein as head coach marks a strategic shift, blending offensive brilliance with a measured leadership style that promises to revitalize the program and capture fan enthusiasm.
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.