Author: Tim Everson

There’s still quite a bit of uncertainty concerning the 2026 Kansas State football roster, but one thing is known: the Wildcats still have their quarterback. On Friday afternoon, soon-to-be senior signal caller Avery Johnson announced on social media that he would be returning to K-State for his final collegiate season under new head coach Collin […]

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Kansas State football experienced some comings and goings over the Christmas holiday. Sophomore cornerback Donovan McIntosh announced that he would be staying with the program after reports surfaced that he was leaving, while sophomore defensive lineman Chiddi Obiazor and senior defensive back Daniel Cobbs are entering the transfer portal, according to reports. McIntosh, a St. […]

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It’s early, but new Kansas State head coach Collin Klein is getting high marks from athletics director Gene Taylor for how he’s handled a tricky transition period to start his tenure. The Mercury sat down with Taylor earlier this month for a wide-ranging conversation which will feature in multiple articles in the near future. Klein […]

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Kansas State is losing its top defender to the transfer portal. Linebacker Austin Romaine is entering the transfer portal, according to a multiple national reports Monday afternoon. The junior from Hillsboro, Mo., has been a dominant presence in the middle of K-State’s defense, wracking up 162 tackles over the last two seasons, including 66 and […]

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A $5 million buyout and and a $6.5 million salary pool for assistant coaches are just two highlights from new Kansas State head coach Collin Klein’s contract, which the athletics department released on Wednesday. As previously announced, Klein’s deal runs for five years and will have a base salary of $4.1 million for the 2026 […]

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A strong second half sent Kansas State out of the regular season on a high note Saturday, as the Wildcats fought past Colorado for a 24-14 win. Led by another three-touchdown day from Joe Jackson, K-State (6-6, 5-4 Big 12) wrapped up the regular season with six wins, which clinched a bowl berth for the […]

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