Collin Klein's first season at Kansas State faces promising schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Kansas State's college football season is set to begin in a month, with optimism surrounding first-year head coach Collin Klein. The Wildcats are viewed as potential contenders in the Big 12, with an easier schedule than most teams, ranking among the least difficult in the nation. Last year, they ended with six wins but faced criticism after a rough start to the season. Quarterback Avery Johnson's performance is critical, as he seeks to improve upon his disappointing record. Klein, a former player and coordinator for Kansas State, is tasked with revitalizing the team's success and achieving a postseason berth.
- •Kansas State's season starts in one month.
- •The team has a schedule considered one of the easiest in college football.
- •Avery Johnson is under pressure to perform after a lackluster tenure.
- •Collin Klein returns to Kansas State as head coach.
- •Last season, the Wildcats finished with six wins but missed out on a postseason appearance.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Here's Why Year 1 Should Be A Slam Dunk For Kansas State's Collin Klein
"We are about one month away from getting college football back on our screens across the nation.
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