Kansas State football prepares for season opener against Nicholls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Kansas State football is set to begin its 2026 season on September 5 against Nicholls at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Head coach Collin Klein looks to lead the Wildcats to a strong start by dominating at the line of scrimmage and minimizing injuries while building depth. The opener focuses on operational efficiency as Kansas State aims to recover from a disappointing previous season. Quarterback Avery Johnson will feature prominently, with expectations to improve under Klein's guidance, emphasizing a running style that has historically defined the program.
- •Kansas State plays Nicholls on September 5, 2026.
- •Collin Klein starts his coaching career at Kansas State.
- •Avery Johnson aims for a breakout under Klein's offense.
- •Efforts focus on clean play and injury prevention in the opener.
- •Kansas State hopes to rebuild after losing key players.
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