The 2026 Kansas State Wildcats football team represents Kansas State University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They will be led by first year head coach and former Wildcat quarterback Collin Klein. The Wildcats play their home games at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium which is located in Manhattan, Kansas.
Schedule
Game summaries Nicholls (FCS)
Statistics NICHKSU First downs 9 34 Plays–yards 58–122 71–559 Rushes–yards 39–92 44–312 Passing yards 30 247 Passing: –– 7–18–0 20–27–0 Turnovers 1 1 Time of possession 26:17 33:43 Team Category Player Statistics Nicholls Passing Ean Rodrigue 7/19, 30 yards Rushing Tamaj Hoffman 9 carries, 43 yards Receiving Jordan Smith 2 receptions, 14 yards Kansas State Passing Avery Johnson 15/21, 199 yards, 3 TD Rushing Rodney Fields Jr. 14 carries, 103 yards, TD Receiving Joe Jackson 2 receptions, 48 yards, TD
Washington State
Statistics WSUKSU First downs 10 24 Plays–yards 50–166 74–487 Rushes–yards 30–101 40–295 Passing yards 65 192 Passing: –– 9–20–0 22–34–2 Turnovers 1 2 Time of possession 25:40 34:20 Team Category Player Statistics Washington State Passing Caden Pinnick 9/20, 65 yards Rushing Kirby Voorhees 11 carries, 45 yards Receiving Darrius Clemons 3 receptions, 27 yards Kansas State Passing Avery Johnson 22/34, 192 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Rushing Rodney Fields Jr. 13 carries, 105 yards, TD Receiving Josh Manning 10 receptions, 97 yards, TD
Tulane
Statistics TULNKSU First downs 18 20 Plays–yards 59–260 65–428 Rushes–yards 33–95 37–201 Passing yards 165 227 Passing: –– 13–26–0 21–28–0 Turnovers 0 0 Time of possession 26:19 33:41 Team Category Player Statistics Tulane Passing Kadin Semonza 13/26, 165 yards, TD Rushing Johnnie Daniels 10 carries, 59 yards Receiving Oliver Mitchell Jr. 1 receptions, 41 yards Kansas State Passing Avery Johnson 21/28, 227 yards Rushing Avery Johnson 12 carries, 152 yards, 2 TD Receiving Jaron Tibbs 9 receptions, 114 yards
at Cincinnati
Statistics KSUCIN First downs 25 16 Plays–yards 80-447 51-436 Rushes–yards 30-155 38-271 Passing yards 292 165 Passing: –– 30-50-0 8-13-0 Time of possession 33:18 26:42 Team Category Player Statistics Kansas State Passing Avery Johnson 30-50, 292 yards, 1 TD Rushing Joe Jackson 11 attempts, 59 yards, 0 TD Receiving Derrick Salley Jr. 7 receptions, 140 yards 1 TD Cincinnati Passing JC French IV 8-13, 165 yards, 1 TD RushingGi'Bran Payne 16 attempts, 126 yards, 0 TD Receiving JV Gibson 2 receptions, 66 yards, 0 TD
No. 22 Houston
Statistics HOUKSU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: –– Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Houston Passing Rushing Receiving Kansas State Passing Rushing Receiving
Kansas
Statistics KUKSU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: –– Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Kansas Passing Rushing Receiving Kansas State Passing Rushing Receiving
at Arizona State
Statistics KSUASU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: –– Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Kansas State Passing Rushing Receiving Arizona State Passing Rushing Receiving
at Colorado
Statistics KSUCOLO First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: –– Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Kansas State Passing Rushing Receiving Colorado Passing Rushing Receiving
Oklahoma State
Statistics OKSTKSU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: –– Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Oklahoma State Passing Rushing Receiving Kansas State Passing Rushing Receiving
at TCU
Statistics KSUTCU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: –– Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Kansas State Passing Rushing Receiving TCU Passing Rushing Receiving
Arizona
Statistics ARIZKSU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: –– Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Arizona Passing Rushing Receiving Kansas State Passing Rushing Receiving
at Iowa State
Statistics KSUISU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: –– Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Kansas State Passing Rushing Receiving Iowa State Passing Rushing Receiving
Personnel Coaching staff Collin Klein Head coach 1st Texas A&M (OC) Thad Ward AHC/WR 1st Illinois AHC/RB) Sean Gleeson OC 1st Missouri (QB) Jordan Peterson DC/DB 1st Texas A&M (co-DC/DB) Stanton Weber ST 1st Toledo (ST) Marcus Woodson co-DC/DB 1st Arkansas (co-DC/DB) Christian Ellsworth QB 1st Texas A&M (TE) Jeremiah Johnson DB 1st Coastal Carolina (DB) Brian Lepak TE 6th Kansas State (OL) Cory Patterson RB 1st Oklahoma State (RB) Mike Schmidt OL 1st San Diego State (RGC/OL) Nick Toth LB 1st Air Force (S) Buddy Wyatt DL 8th Kansas State (DE) Josh Buford IWR 1st Texas A&M (AQB) Tim DeRuyter AHC-D 1st Texas Tech (DC) Jordan Dove DT 1st South Carolina (DA) Preston Mason OLB 1st Texas A&M (ALB) Matt Kardulis AS 6th K-State (AS) Drew Liddle AOL 3rd K-State (AOL) Sean Maguire AQB 1st Texas A&M (ALB) Scotty Ohara ARB 1st Texas A&M (OQC/AWR) D'Mitri Emmanuel OL Analyst 1st Florida State (OL Analyst) Andrew Fowler STQC 1st Toledo (STQC) Armani Linton DA 1st Arkansas (ADB/NB) Jeremy Jacobs S&C 1st Texas A&M (AS&C)
Roster 2026 rosterQuarterbacks 2 Avery Johnson – Sr. 3 Blake Barnett – So. 7 Jacob Knuth – Sr. 10 Dillon Duff – Fr.
Running backs 4 Joe Jackson – Jr. 9 Jay Harris – Sr. 20 Rodney Fields Jr. - So. 22 Makari Bodiford - So. 24 Tanner West - Fr. 31 Monterrio Elston Jr. - Fr.
Wide receivers 1 Izaiah Williams - So. 5 Josh Manning - Sr. 6 Sterling Lockett – Jr. 9 Brandon White - Sr. 12 Jaron Tibbs – Sr. 13 Kaprice Keith – Fr. 14 Max Lovett - Fr. 15 Derrick Salley Jr. - Jr. 16 Julius Wilson - Fr. 17 Adonis Moise – So. 18 Larry Porter IV – Fr. 21 Bryce Noernberg – So. 27 Ben Wheeler – So. 82 Justin Stephens – Jr. 84 Isaac Koch – Sr.
Tight ends 0 Linkon Cure – So. 80 Will Anciaux – Jr. 86 Garrett Oakley – Sr. Offensive line 50 Brock Heath – Fr. 53 Lamarcus Barber – Fr. 54 Keiton Jones – Fr. 55 Kyle Rakers – So. 57 Delvin Morris – Jr. 59 George Fitzpatrick – Sr. 60 Keegan Collins - Fr. 61 Chase Duarte - So. 62 Jordan Jensen - Jr. 65 Tyler Johnson - Jr. 66 Michael Capria – Sr. 68 Joe Vickers – Jr. 70 Gus Hawkins – So. 71 Dylan Villaroul – Fr. 72 Ryan Howard - So. 73 Oliver Miller - Fr. 74 Navarro Schunke – So. 77 Tanner Morley – Jr. 78 John Pastore – Sr. 79 Charlie Adams – Jr.
Long snappers 33 Andrew Johnson – Jr. 45 Jaxson Duffield - Fr.
Defensive ends 1 Wendell Gregory – So. 19 Jayden Bryant – So. 30 Dalton Knapp - Fr. 39 Travis Bates – Sr. 56 Elijah Hill – So. 90 Brad Stanyer – Fr. 91 Jordan Allen – Jr. 92 Tucker Ashford – Fr.
Defensive Tackles 15 Kamari Burns – Jr. 75 Holden Bass – So. 76 Austin Ramsey – Jr. 88 De'Arieun Hicks - So. 95 Patrick Tackie – Jr. 99 Adrian Bekibele – Fr. Linebackers 4 Mekhi Mason – Sr. 6 Darien Whitaker Jr. – Fr. 16 DJ Ackerson Jr. - Fr. 20 Jacobi Oliphant Jr. - So. 23 Asa Newsom – Jr. 26 Sawyer Schilke – Fr. 28 Rex Van Wyhe – Sr. 35 Gabe Powers – Sr. 41 Ashton Moore – Fr. 44 Weston Polk - So.
Cornerbacks 3 Ja'Son Prevard - Sr. 7 Kaleb Patterson – Jr. 9 Donovan McIntosh- Jr. 12 Serious Stinyard – Fr. 21 JoJo Scott – Fr. 24 Martel Jackson – Fr. 25 Zashon Rich – Jr. 29 Josiah Vilmael – Fr. 32. Garrick Dixon - Fr.
Safeties 0 Koy Beasley - So. 2 Adrian Maddox - Sr. 5 Michael Graham Jr. – Jr. 10 Logan Bartley – So. 13 RJ Collins – Fr. 14 Jet Dineen – Sr. 17 Mikey Bergeron – Jr. 18 Wesley Fair – Jr. 22 Jace Adler – Fr. 31 Dominic Mitchell – Fr. 34 Nick McClellan - Fr. 36 Jack Fabris – Jr.
Punters/kickers 8 Simon McClannan – Jr. 27 Cub Patton – Fr. 29 Dylan Davidson - So. 37 Robert Hammond Jr. - Jr. 43 Luis Rodriguez - Jr.
Transfers Outgoing transfers Kansas State Outgoing transfersNamePos.College transferred to Terrence Enos Jr. OT ? Jayshawn Ross DE Missouri Southern Jayden Rowe CB Baylor DeVon Rice RB Hawaii Maguire Richman LB Northwest Missouri Will Kemna OT Missouri Asher Tomaszewski DL Adams State Kaedin Massey OT James Madison Amos Talalele OL UAB Jake Clifton LB BYU Qua Moss S Tennessee Antonio Martin Jr. RB Middle Tennessee Daniel Cobbs S Baylor Chiddi Obiazor DE Indiana Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder DL SMU Kanijal Thomas CB Oklahoma State Austin Romaine LB Texas Tech Ralph Ortiz LB Tennessee Tech Tobi Osunsanmi DE Indiana Devin Vass OL West Virginia Ryan Davis DE Baylor Jayce Brown WR LSU Colby McCalister S Baylor Callen Barta WR Emporia State Jacques Spradley-Demps WR Kilgore College Amarion Fortenberry CB South Florida Brayden Loftin TE UCLA Andrew Metzger TE Ohio Jemyri Davis WR Memphis Truman Griffith DE North Dakota State JB Price RB Hutchinson CC Dylan Edwards RB Kansas
Incoming transfers Kansas State Incoming transfersNamePos.Previous school Elijah Hill DE Kennesaw State Tyler Johnson OT Auburn Chase Duarte OL San Diego State Adrian Maddox OT Georgia Jay Harris RB Oregon Brandon White WR Hawaii Jaxson Duffield LS Oklahoma State Robert Hammond III K Toledo Izaiah Williams WR Texas A&M Delvin Morris OL Akron Rodney Fields Jr. RB Oklahoma State Jayden Bryant DE Coastal Carolina Jacobi Oliphant Jr. LB Oklahoma State Koy Beasley S Miami De'Arieun Hicks DL Gardner-Webb Kaleb Patterson CB Illinois Keiton Jones OL Missouri Austin Ramsey DL Kentucky Makari Bodiford RB Memphis Wendell Gregory DE Oklahoma State Joshua Manning WR Missouri Tanner Morley WR Colorado State Ja'son Prevard CB Virginia Mekhi Mason LB Louisiana Tech Kamari Burns DL Cincinnati Austin Ramsey DL Kentucky Charlie Adams OT Cal Poly Dylan Davidson P Emporia State Source https://247sports.com/college/kansas-state/season/2026-football/transferportal/?institutionkey=24023 Incoming transfer list
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