Kansas State Wildcats start 3-0 under coach Collin Klein
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Kansas State Wildcats are off to a strong start in the 2026 season with a 3-0 record, including a commanding 71-3 win against Nicholls and victories over Washington State and Tulane. Coach Collin Klein's team dominated during the non-conference schedule, outscoring opponents 136-30. The Wildcats will face Cincinnati in their Big 12 opener, aiming for their first 4-0 start since 2012. Momentum is building as they look to break into the Top 25 rankings with continued success.
- •Klein's first season as head coach sees Wildcats at 3-0.
- •Kansas State's victories include a 71-3 blowout against Nicholls.
- •Wildcats outscored opponents 136-30 in non-conference play.
- •They face Cincinnati on Saturday for the Big 12 opener.
- •Previous 4-0 start was in 2012 when Klein was quarterback.
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State Wildcats' Collin Klein Gets Passing Grade Thus Far In Coaching Career
"Kansas State Wildcats coach Collin Klein has the team off to a 3-0 start in his first season
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