Kansas State football unranked in 2026 preseason AP Top 25 poll
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Kansas State football will enter the 2026 season unranked in the AP Top 25 poll, released on August 17. Previously, the Wildcats received one vote in the US LBM Coaches Poll but failed to appear in either major poll this year. Last season, Kansas State started at 17th in the preseason AP poll but ended the year unranked after a 6-6 finish. Texas Tech (12), BYU (14), Utah (21), and Houston (23) are the only Big 12 teams starting the season ranked. Kansas State's performance this season will impact its ranking for the future.
- •Kansas State did not receive votes in the AP Top 25 poll.
- •The Wildcats finished last season unranked after a 6-6 record.
- •Texas Tech, BYU, Utah, and Houston are ranked in the AP poll.
- •Kansas State was previously ranked 17th in last year's preseason poll.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Where Kansas State football is ranked in major preseason polls
"Where is Kansas State football ranked in the preseason polls? The latest major poll was released on Monday morning.
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