Kansas State football previews heat up ahead of 2026 season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Kansas State football is gearing up for the 2026 season, with the first game scheduled against Nicholls on September 5. The Collin Klein era promises excitement as the program aims for Big 12 championship contention. The Capital-Journal has published numerous previews and will continue to update coverage throughout August. Key topics include player positional breakdowns, schedule difficulty rankings, and the impact of new NCAA rules on recruitment and game strategy.
- •Collin Klein returns as head coach for the 2026 season.
- •Avery Johnson starts his third season as Kansas State's quarterback.
- •Preseason coverage includes positional breakdowns and schedule ranking.
- •Kansas State will implement stadium-wide alcohol sales during home games.
- •Updates to follow as more previews are released throughout August.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — All of our 2026 Kansas State football preseason coverage in one place
"The Capital-Journal will have dozens of previews published before Collin Klein leads Kansas State's 2026 football season. Follow along here.
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