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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By Tim Everson New Kansas State head coach Collin Klein has locked in on the first two members of his inaugural coaching staff, according to reports. Trey Scott, a former Wildcat quarterback and graduate of Mill Valley High School, has been picked as Klein’s general manager, according to reports from On3 and CBSSports. CBSSports also […]
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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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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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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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By Tim Everson Kansas State is officially declining its bowl bid, athletics director Gene Taylor announced in a statement released Sunday morning. “Following our recent coaching change and conversations with our player leadership and Commissioner (Brett) Yormark, I determined that we will not accept a bowl invitation on Sunday,” Taylor said in a statement. “This […]
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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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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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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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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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