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Washington State prepares for road matchup against Kansas State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 2:03 AM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

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Summary

Washington State travels to face Kansas State this weekend following the Wildcats' season-opening win against Nicholls. The Kansas State offensive line remains a point of focus for observers following injuries to John Pastore and George Fitzpatrick, which forced adjustments to the front five during camp. On the defensive side, linebacker Mekhi Mason enters the game with an uncertain status due to injury, while players like Darien Whitaker, Gabe Powers, and Logan Bartley are expected to anchor the unit. Tight ends Linkon Cure and Garrett Oakley look to play roles in the Kansas State passing game against the visiting Cougars. Washington State enters the contest following a game against Washington, with the Cougars' defensive front identified as a potential factor in the upcoming matchup.

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•John Pastore will miss the 2026 season for Kansas State due to injury.
•Mekhi Mason is questionable for Saturday's game against Washington State.
•Darien Whitaker recorded a strip sack during the season opener against Nicholls.
•Kansas State seeks consistency from tight ends Linkon Cure and Garrett Oakley.

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2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Getting to know WSU's next opponent, Kansas State | Q&A with beat writer Ryan Gilbert

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Sep. 10—To preview Washington State's next game, a road test against Big 12 foe Kansas State, The Spokesman-Review conferred with K-State beat writer Ryan Gilbert, who covers the Wildcats for GoPowercat. Here is our Q&A. 1. How did K-State's offensive line look against Nicholls, and do the injuries to John Pastore and George Fitzpatrick look to hamper the Cats as much as it might seem? The ...
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