Kansas State's John Pastore and George Fitzpatrick out for the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Kansas State football suffers a setback as starting left tackle John Pastore is sidelined for the entire season due to injury. Additionally, George Fitzpatrick will also miss the upcoming season after not meeting recovery benchmarks from a previous medical issue. This leaves the offensive line facing significant uncertainty as they prepare for their season opener against Nicholls State in two weeks. The team, already navigating roster turnover and coaching changes, will now rely on inexperienced options at the left tackle position, with no player having a substantial number of snaps at the position. Newer recruits like Oliver Miller are expected to step up in the absence of both Pastore and Fitzpatrick.
- •John Pastore ruled out for the season due to injury.
- •George Fitzpatrick also out for the season after recovery issues.
- •Kansas State faces depth challenges at offensive tackle.
- •Oliver Miller likely to fill the left tackle position.
- •Team prepares for season opener against Nicholls State in two weeks.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas State Football: Depth Charting – Offensive Tackle
"Kansas State’s offensive tackle group took a major blow with the loss of starting left tackle John Pastore to injury. A 1st-year player is poised to step into the void.
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