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Klein hoping for plenty retention as he starts to form K-State’s 2026 roster

By Tim Everson Roster turnover is unavoidable when schools face a coaching change. But Kansas State is hoping that some previous relationships established by head coach Collin Klein can keep some of the roster’s most impactful players around for another year or two. Klein, who served as K-State’s quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator before leaving […]

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K-State snaps skid with 108–49 win over Mississippi Valley State

After four straight losses and back-to-back home setbacks, Kansas State men’s basketball finally found the opponent — and the rhythm — it needed. Playing the lowest-ranked team in Division I, No. 365 Mississippi Valley State, the Wildcats (6-4) cruised to a 108–49 win on Monday night at Bramlage Coliseum. “Yesterday was probably a bigger blessing […]

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Harrod hits game-winner as K-State women topple No. 13 Ole Miss 61-60

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Brandie Harrod made two baskets on Sunday — one to open the game, and the other to deliver Kansas State women’s basketball a 61-60 upset of No. 13 Ole Miss. The freshman missed the five other shots she attempted and acknowledged afterward that most of her 28 minutes were a struggle. […]

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K-State still unsure about playing a bowl game

By Tim Everson Kansas State’s potential bowl fate is still up in the air just a couple of days following the sudden retirement of former head coach Chris Klieman. Athletics director Gene Taylor spoke to the media following the introductory press conference of new head coach Collin Klein on Friday and said that, despite some […]

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Myers totals 26 kills as Wildcats upset No. 8 seed San Diego 3-2

By Zander White Kansas State volleyball punched its ticket to the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday with a five-set upset win over No. 8 seed San Diego (21-25, 25-17, 26-28, 25-22, 15-12). The Wildcats earned their first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2016, winning their sixth five-set victory of the year. […]

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K-State announces hire of Collin Klein as program’s 36th head football coach

One of the greatest players in school history will return to lead the Wildcats on the sidelines, as Collin Klein has been named the next head football coach at Kansas State, athletics director Gene Taylor announced Thursday. A 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist and member of K-State Football’s Ring of Honor, Klein is now in his […]

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Klein hiring announcement coming Friday, public appearance Saturday

By Ned Seaton Collin Klein will be introduced as the new K-State football coach Friday, and the plan is to have him appear Saturday afternoon at the men’s basketball game at Bramlage Coliseum. The Mercury has learned from sources close to the situation that, while the exact logistics were still getting worked out Thursday, the […]

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Klieman to retire; Klein to be hired as KSU FB head coach

By Ned Seaton Chris Klieman is set to retire as the K-State football coach as early as today, and his replacement is already lined up: Collin Klein. The Manhattan Mercury has learned that the coaching transition is to be announced this week. No press conference had been announced as of early Wednesday, but the transition […]

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Klieman to retire; Klein to be hired as KSU FB head coach

By Ned Seaton Chris Klieman is set to retire as the K-State football coach as early as today, and his replacement is already lined up: Collin Klein. The Manhattan Mercury has learned that the coaching transition is to be announced this week. No press conference had been announced as of early Wednesday, but the transition […]

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