Kansas State punter Simon McClannan prepares for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Kansas State punter Simon McClannan, a preferred walk-on, enters the 2026 season aiming to solidify his role as the primary punter. After averaging 42.5 yards on 48 punts in 2025, he faces competition from newcomer Dylan Davidson. McClannan's strong performance includes a career-best 65-yard punt and 13 total punts of 50 or more yards last season. Additionally, he averaged 63.6 yards on kickoffs, ranking second in the Big 12. The Wildcats will look to improve their special teams under new coordinator Stanton Weber, with McClannan as a key player in this transition.
- •Simon McClannan ranked fifth in school history with a 42.43-yard punting average.
- •He averaged 42.5 yards on 48 punts in 2025, with 13 over 50 yards.
- •McClannan kicked off twice in the 2023 season and was named Academic All-Big 12.
- •He enters the 2026 season as a co-starter candidate alongside Dylan Davidson.
- •Under new special teams coordinator Stanton Weber, McClannan aims for consistency.
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