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Kansas State updates football depth chart before facing Washington State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:17 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Kansas State updates football depth chart before facing Washington State
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Kansas State adjusted its football depth chart ahead of the September 12 matchup against Washington State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The revisions followed the team's 71-3 victory over Nicholls in the season opener. Rodney Fields moved to the top of the running back group, joining Joe Jackson and Jay Harris as potential starters. Other positions remain unchanged from the previous week, including quarterback Avery Johnson and the primary offensive line unit. Linebacker Mekhi Mason is listed as the starter for the middle linebacker position despite sustaining an injury during the Nicholls game. Coach Collin Klein indicated that the prognosis for Mason is better than originally expected. Kansas State continues preparations for the Saturday game, which is scheduled for an 11 a.m. kickoff.

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  • •Kansas State hosts Washington State on September 12 at 11 a.m.
  • •Rodney Fields holds the top spot in a shared running back rotation.
  • •Avery Johnson remains the starter at quarterback.
  • •Mekhi Mason is listed as the starter despite a recent injury.
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  • 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State makes slight changes to Week 2 depth chart vs Washington State
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Kansas State football made a few slight changes to its depth chart after its 71-3 win vs. Nicholls and ahead of Week 2 against Washington State.

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