Big 12 Conference2026 SEASON

Kansas StateWildcats

0–0OverallBig 12 ConferenceAP rank not published

SP+ RANK#34Preseason FPI RANK#41ESPN WIN TOTAL8.5Published line PLAYOFF ODDS10.9%The Athletic

Sourced. Dated. Never guessed.Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026

THE ROAD AHEAD

2026 schedule

12 games · Regular season

WEEK 1Sep 5

Nicholls

Bill Snyder Family Stadium

Result not publishedTV not published

WEEK 2Sep 12

Washington State

Bill Snyder Family Stadium

Result not publishedTV not published

WEEK 3Sep 19

Tulane

Bill Snyder Family Stadium

Result not publishedESPN2

WEEK 4Sep 26

Cincinnati

UP NEXT

Nippert Stadium

Kickoff not publishedTV not published

WEEK 5Oct 3

Bye week

A week to reset.

OPEN WEEK

Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026. Times shown in Eastern Time.Where to watch

THE ROSTER RESHUFFLE

Transfer portal

16 in / 11 out · net +5

Incoming16

DATE

Koy Beasley

From Miami (OH)

Jan 16

EDGE

Jayden Bryant

From Coastal Carolina

Jan 16

EDGE

Kamari Burns

From Cincinnati

Jan 16

Keshawn Davila

From Arkansas

Jan 16

Chase Duarte

From San Diego State

Jan 16

View all 16 arrivals

Jaxson Duffield

From Oklahoma State

Jan 16

EDGE

Wendell Gregory

From Oklahoma State

Jan 16

Jay Harris

From Oregon

Jan 16

Jacobi Oliphant Jr.

From Oklahoma State

Jan 16

Rodney Fields Jr.

From Oklahoma State

Jan 16

Josh Manning

From Missouri

Jan 16

Mekhi Mason

From Louisiana Tech

Jan 16

Tanner Morley

From Colorado State

Jan 16

Kaleb Patterson

From Illinois

Jan 16

Austin Ramsey

From Kentucky

Jan 16

Izaiah Williams

From Texas A&M

Jan 16

Outgoing11

DATE

Jayce Brown

To LSU

Jan 16

Jake Clifton

To BYU

Jan 16

Daniel Cobbs

To Baylor

Jan 16

EDGE

Ryan Davis

To Baylor

Jan 16

Dylan Edwards

To Kansas

Jan 16

View all 11 departures

Will Kemna

To Missouri

Jan 16

Colby McCalister

To Baylor

Jan 16

EDGE

Chiddi Obiazor

To Indiana

Jan 16

EDGE

Tobi Osunsanmi

To Indiana

Jan 16

Austin Romaine

To Texas Tech

Jan 16

Jayden Rowe

To Baylor

Jan 16

Verified moves · As of Sep 7, 2026Full transfer ledger

THE LOCKER ROOM

Meet the roster

111 players listed

Position groups

Expand to explore

QBAvery Johnson · Blake Barnett4

Avery Johnson

QB · SR

Measurements not published

Blake Barnett

QB · JR

Measurements not published

Jacob Knuth

QB · 5TH

Measurements not published

#10

Dillon Duff

QB · SO

Measurements not published

RBJoe Jackson · Jay Harris6

Joe Jackson

RB · SR

Measurements not published

Jay Harris

RB · 5TH

Measurements not published

#20

Rodney Fields Jr.

RB · JR

Measurements not published

#21

LJ McGhee

RB · FR

Measurements not published

#24

Tanner West

RB · FR

Measurements not published

#31

Monterrio Elston Jr.

RB · SO

Measurements not published

WRIzaiah Williams · Josh Manning13

Izaiah Williams

WR · JR

Measurements not published

Josh Manning

WR · SR

Measurements not published

Sterling Lockett

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

Brandon White

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

#12

Jaron Tibbs

WR · SR

Measurements not published

#13

Kaprice Keith

WR · FR

Measurements not published

#14

Max Lovett

WR · FR

Measurements not published

#15

Derrick Salley Jr.

WR · JR

Measurements not published

#16

Julius Wilson

WR · FR

Measurements not published

#17

Adonis Moise

WR · SO

Measurements not published

#18

Larry Porter IV

WR · SO

Measurements not published

#84

Isaac Koch

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

#85

Nash Morrison

WR · FR

Measurements not published

TELinkon Cure · Elias Wilson7

Linkon Cure

TE · SO

Measurements not published

#49

Elias Wilson

TE · FR

Measurements not published

#80

Will Anciaux

TE · SR

Measurements not published

#81

Owen Harrington

TE · SO

Measurements not published

#86

Garrett Oakley

TE · 5TH

Measurements not published

#87

Lawson McGraw

TE · FR

Measurements not published

#88

Arley Morrell

TE · FR

Measurements not published

OLBrock Heath · Lamarcus Barber21

#50

Brock Heath

OL · SO

Measurements not published

#53

Lamarcus Barber

OL · FR

Measurements not published

#54

Keiton Jones

OL · SO

Measurements not published

#55

Kyle Rakers

OL · JR

Measurements not published

#57

Delvin Morris

OL · SR

Measurements not published

#59

George Fitzpatrick

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

#60

Keegan Collins

OL · FR

Measurements not published

#61

Chase Duarte

OL · SO

Measurements not published

#62

Jordan Jensen

OL · JR

Measurements not published

#64

Bennett Fraser

OL · FR

Measurements not published

#65

Tyler Johnson

OL · SR

Measurements not published

#66

Michael Capria

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

#68

Joe Vickers

OL · SR

Measurements not published

#70

Gus Hawkins

OL · JR

Measurements not published

#71

Dylan Villarouel

OL · SO

Measurements not published

#72

Ryan Howard

OL · JR

Measurements not published

#73

Oliver Miller

OL · FR

Measurements not published

#74

Navarro Schunke

OL · JR

Measurements not published

#77

Tanner Morley

OL · SR

Measurements not published

#78

John Pastore

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

#79

Charlie Adams

OL · JR

Measurements not published

DLWendell Gregory · Kamari Burns19

Wendell Gregory

DE · JR

Measurements not published

#15

Kamari Burns

DT · SR

Measurements not published

#19

De'Arieun Hicks

DT · JR

Measurements not published

#30

Dalton Knapp

DE · SO

Measurements not published

#39

Travis Bates

DE · 5TH

Measurements not published

#40

Jayden Bryant

DE · JR

Measurements not published

#56

Elijah Hill

DE · SO

Measurements not published

#58

Miles Merchant

DT · JR

Measurements not published

#75

Holden Bass

DT · JR

Measurements not published

#76

Austin Ramsey

DT · SR

Measurements not published

#83

Jackson Hollie

DE · FR

Measurements not published

#88

Eli Jackson

DT · JR

Measurements not published

#90

Brad Stanyer

DE · SO

Measurements not published

#91

Jordan Allen

DE · SR

Measurements not published

#94

Kingston Hall

DT · FR

Measurements not published

#95

Patrick Tackie

DT · SR

Measurements not published

#97

Carnell Jackson Jr.

DT · FR

Measurements not published

#98

Tucker Ashford

DE · FR

Measurements not published

#99

Adrian Bekibele

DT · FR

Measurements not published

LBMekhi Mason · Darien Whitaker Jr.10

Mekhi Mason

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

Darien Whitaker Jr.

LB · SO

Measurements not published

#16

DJ Ackerson Jr.

LB · FR

Measurements not published

#20

Jacobi Oliphant Jr.

LB · JR

Measurements not published

#23

Asa Newsom

LB · SR

Measurements not published

#26

Sawyer Schilke

LB · SO

Measurements not published

#28

Rex Van Wyhe

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

#35

Gabe Powers

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

#41

Ashton Moore

LB · SO

Measurements not published

#44

Weston Polk

LB · SO

Measurements not published

CBMicheal Graham Jr. · Kaleb Patterson12

Micheal Graham Jr.

CB · JR

Measurements not published

Kaleb Patterson

CB · 5TH

Measurements not published

Donovan McIntosh

CB · SR

Measurements not published

#12

Serious Stinyard

CB · SO

Measurements not published

#13

RJ Collins

CB · SO

Measurements not published

#21

JoJo Scott

CB · SO

Measurements not published

#24

Martel Jackson

CB · SO

Measurements not published

#25

Zashon Rich

CB · JR

Measurements not published

#27

Damion Miller

CB · JR

Measurements not published

#29

Josiah Vilmael

CB · FR

Measurements not published

#32

Garrick Dixon

CB · FR

Measurements not published

#34

Nick McClellan

CB · FR

Measurements not published

SKoy Beasley · Adrian Maddox11

Koy Beasley

S · JR

Measurements not published

Adrian Maddox

S · 5TH

Measurements not published

Ja'Son Prevard

S · SR

Measurements not published

#10

Logan Bartley

S · SO

Measurements not published

#14

Jet Dineen

S · 5TH

Measurements not published

#17

Mikey Bergeron

S · SR

Measurements not published

#18

Wesley Fair

S · SR

Measurements not published

#19

Blake Jay

S · FR

Measurements not published

#22

Jace Adler

S · SO

Measurements not published

#31

Dominic Mitchell

S · SO

Measurements not published

#36

Jack Fabris

S · SR

Measurements not published

KRobert Hammond III · Luis Rodriguez3

#37

Robert Hammond III

K · SR

Measurements not published

#43

Luis Rodriguez

K · JR

Measurements not published

#96

Aidan O'Neill

K · FR

Measurements not published

PSimon McClannan · Dylan Davidson2

Simon McClannan

P · SR

Measurements not published

#29

Dylan Davidson

P · JR

Measurements not published

LSAndrew Johnson · Jaxson Duffield3

#33

Andrew Johnson

LS · SR

Measurements not published

#45

Jaxson Duffield

LS · SO

Measurements not published

#46

Sam Dolphens

LS · FR

Measurements not published

Inside the depth chartOFFICIAL · First string by unit

Week 1 two-deep vs Nicholls (CJ Online / program release Aug 31, 2026; OL LG alignment via Bring On The Cats)

offense

QBAvery Johnson

RBJoe Jackson / Jay Harris / Rodney Fields Jr.

WRJaron Tibbs / Brandon White / Josh Manning

TEGarrett Oakley / Will Anciaux / Linkon Cure

LTRyan Howard

LGCharlie Adams / Tanner Morley

CDylan Villarouel

RGKeiton Jones

RTGus Hawkins

defense

EDGEWendell Gregory / Jordan Allen

DTKamari Burns / Travis Bates

MLBMekhi Mason

WLBGabe Powers

CBZashon Rich / Kaleb Patterson

NBJoJo Scott

FSWesley Fair / Koy Beasley

SSLogan Bartley

special teams

KLuis Rodriguez

PSimon McClannan

KRJay Harris

PRBrandon White

LSAndrew Johnson

Availability & fantasy notebookReported roles and player status · Sep 5, 2026

Availability report

John Pastore

OT (LT) · out_for_season · Lower-leg injury (preseason camp)

George Fitzpatrick

OT · out_for_season · Medical clearance not granted; doctors recommended sitting 2026

Fantasy notes

Avery Johnson · QB

TWO·DEEP lists Avery Johnson as Kansas State’s starter after 99% of 2025 snaps.

As of Sep 7, 2026 · active

Joe Jackson · RB

TWO·DEEP lists Joe Jackson as Kansas State’s starting running back.

As of Sep 7, 2026 · active

MAKE A SATURDAY OF IT

Your gameday, covered

Watch guide

HOME FIELD

Bill Snyder Family Stadium

Manhattan, KS

50,000STADIUM CAPACITY

Gameday guideVerified Sep 7, 2026

Before you reach the gate

A clear-bag policy is published on the official athletics gameday page. Confirm the current permitted bag types and exact size limits with that page before you travel.

Getting there

ATA buses serve campus. Most fans use official lots.

ON THE AIR · LOCAL FLAGSHIP

KMAN1350 AM / 93.3 FM

K-State Sports Network · Manhattan, KS

As of Sep 8, 2026Listen with the network

Policies and broadcasts can change. Confirm details with the official athletics site before traveling.

BEYOND THE EYE TEST

By the numbers

2026 preseason · Published, not modeled here

Preseason outlook

2026

SP+ OVERALL9.2

NATIONAL RANK#34

Offense32.5

Defense23.6

Points per 20 possessions · Offense: higher is better. Defense: lower is better. Shared 0–60 scale.

ESPN FPI rank: #41
Win total line vs. projection: 8.5 / 7.0
Playoff probability The Athletic: 10.9%

As of Aug 26, 2026Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4

Ratings through the years

FINAL

SEASONSP+ / FEIRANK

20257.0 SP+#42

20240.5 FEI#30

20231.0 FEI#10

20220.9 FEI#10

20210.7 FEI#13

20200.1 FEI#50

Earlier seasons

20190.5 FEI#26

20180.2 FEI#51

20170.4 FEI#33

20160.4 FEI#35

20150.1 FEI#62

20140.8 FEI#12

20130.7 FEI#19

20121.1 FEI#4

20110.7 FEI#16

20100.2 FEI#48

BUILT OVER SATURDAYS

The program archive

Season records & national player finishes

Season by season

Published team statistics by season. PPG means points per game.
Season	Record	PPG for	PPG against
2025	6-6	29.4	26.7
2024	9-4	30.8	23.4
2023	9-4	37.1	21.0
2022	10-4	32.3	21.9
2021	8-5	27.5	21.0
2020	4-6	26.6	32.2
2019	8-5	29.6	21.4
2018	5-7	22.5	25.4
2017	8-5	32.3	25.2
2016	9-4	32.2	22.3
2015	6-7	29.9	31.5
2014	9-4	35.8	23.2
2013	8-5	33.2	22.9
2012	11-2	38.8	22.2

Top-10 finishes

Individual national statistical leaderboards · Not team poll finishes

Deuce Vaughn

Rushing Td

2022

Deuce Vaughn

Rushing Yards

2022

#10

Deuce Vaughn

Rushing Td

2021

#10

Deuce Vaughn

Rushing Yards

2021

#10

Alex Barnes

Rushing Td

2018

#10

Alex Barnes

Rushing Yards

2018

View 2 more finishes

Tyler Lockett

Receiving Td

2014

Tyler Lockett

Receiving Yards

2014

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