Ray Kibble's impact on K-State football highlighted in countdown feature
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:46 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The spotlight is on Ray Kibble, ranked 95th in a countdown of top college football players over the last 20 years. Kibble played as a nose tackle for the Kansas State Wildcats during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, contributing significantly to the team's defensive resurgence under Coach Bill Snyder. He recorded notable achievements, including First Team All-Big 12 honors in 2011 and a key performance in the Cotton Bowl against Arkansas. The article emphasizes Kibble’s role in helping restore the Kansas State football program, which had faced challenges prior to Snyder's return.
- •Ray Kibble played at Kansas State from 2010 to 2011.
- •He recorded 68 tackles and 2.5 sacks during his career.
- •Kibble earned First Team All-Big 12 honors in 2011.
- •He had a key performance in the Cotton Bowl against Arkansas.
- •Kibble was seen as a critical player in the program's revival.
- 12:46 PMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff – Best of the Last 20 Years: #95 – Ray Kibble
"Raby Kibble was the type of player who helped fuel K-State’s resurgence during Snyder 2.0.
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