KANSAS STATE WILDCATS FOOTBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Kansas State football operates from Manhattan, Kansas, where the program has developed into a Big 12 Conference fixture since the school's 1863 founding. Coach Chris Klieman commands a roster of 100 players competing in the fall season at the university's home venue, drawing from an enrollment base of 21,213 students. The Wildcats have established themselves as consistent competitors within the conference framework, though recent performance data and specific win-loss records would provide fuller context for their current standing.
Klieman's tenure has emphasized building sustainable program infrastructure across the 100-man roster, focusing on depth and development in the demanding Big 12 Conference environment. Kansas State's football operations reflect the university's historical commitment to athletic competition, balancing the demands of collegiate athletics with the academic mission of a land-grant institution. The program continues competing in one of college football's most competitive leagues, where consistency and operational stability serve as cornerstones for long-term success.
KEY FACTS
| School | Kansas State University |
| Sport | Football |
| Conference | Big 12 Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Manhattan, Kansas |
| Venue | Home Venue |
| Head Coach | Chris Klieman |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Will Anciaux | TE |
| 13 | Blake Barnett | QB |
| 15 | Callen Barta | WR |
| 53 | Drake Bequeaith | OL |
| 5 | Jerand Bradley | WR |
| 1 | Jayce Brown | WR |
| 66 | Michael Capria | OL |
| 0 | Linkon Cure | TE |
| 14 | Jemyri Davis | WR |
| 10 | Dillon Duff | QB |
| 3 | Dylan Edwards | RB |
| 31 | Monterrio Elston Jr. | RB |
| 74 | Terrence Enos Jr. | OL |
| 59 | George Fitzpatrick | OL |
| 19 | Garrett Harstad | WR |
| 70 | Gus Hawkins | OL |
| 50 | Brock Heath | OL |
| 75 | Sam Hecht | C |
| 72 | Ryan Howard | OL |
| 18 | Hudson Hutcheson | QB |
| 4 | Joe Jackson | RB |
| 2 | Avery Johnson | QB |
| 58 | Will Kemna | OL |
| 7 | Jacob Knuth | QB |
| 84 | Isaac Koch | WR |
| 56 | Andrew Leingang | OL |
| 6 | Sterling Lockett | WR |
| 87 | Brayden Loftin | TE |
| 22 | Antonio Martin Jr. | RB |
| 73 | Kaedin Massey | OL |
| 88 | Caleb Medford | WR |
| 81 | Andrew Metzger | TE |
| 17 | Adonis Moise | WR |
| 54 | JB Nelson | OL |
| 21 | Bryce Noernberg | WR |
| 86 | Garrett Oakley | TE |
| 78 | John Pastore | OL |
| 69 | Taylor Poitier | G |
| 85 | Larry Porter IV | WR |
| 24 | JB Price | RB |
| 55 | Kyle Rakers | OL |
| 23 | DeVon Rice | RB |
| 64 | Navarro Schunke | OL |
| 9 | Jacques Spradley-Demps | WR |
| 82 | Justin Stephens | WR |
| 83 | Will Swanson | TE |
| 77 | Amos Talalele | OL |
| 22 | Jace Adler | S |
| 55 | Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder | DT |
| 91 | Jordan Allen | DE |
| 10 | Logan Bartley | S |
| 75 | Holden Bass | DT |
| 39 | Travis Bates | DE |
| 17 | Mikey Bergeron | S |
| 5 | Justice Clemons | CB |
| 4 | Daniel Cobbs | S |
| 13 | RJ Collins | S |
| 52 | Ryan Davis | DE |
| 14 | Jet Dineen | S |
| 36 | Jack Fabris | S |
| 18 | Wesley Fair | S |
| 0 | Amarion Fortenberry | CB |
| 92 | Truman Griffith | DE |
| 56 | Damian Ilalio | DT |
| 24 | Martel Jackson | CB |
| 40 | Dalton Knapp | DE |
| 3 | Gunner Maldonado | S |
| 2 | Colby McCalister | S |
| 9 | Donovan McIntosh | CB |
| 31 | Dominic Mitchell | S |
| 41 | Ashton Moore | LB |
| 6 | Qua Moss | S |
| 23 | Asa Newsom | LB |
| 8 | Chiddi Obiazor | DE |
| 20 | Ralph Ortiz | LB |
| 44 | Tobi Osunsanmi | DE |
| 57 | Beau Palmer | LB |
| 7 | VJ Payne | S |
| 34 | Weston Polk | LB |
| 35 | Gabe Powers | LB |
| 32 | Desmond Purnell | LB |
| 25 | Zashon Rich | CB |
| 49 | Maguire Richman | LB |
| 45 | Austin Romaine | LB |
| 15 | Jayshawn Ross | DE |
| 1 | Jayden Rowe | CB |
| 26 | Sawyer Schilke | LB |
| 21 | JoJo Scott | CB |
| 99 | Uso Seumalo | DT |
| 90 | Brad Stanyer | DE |
| 12 | Serious Stinyard | CB |
| 47 | Cody Stufflebean | DE |
| 95 | Patrick Tackie | DT |
| 30 | Teagan Cobb | P |
| 33 | Andrew Johnson | LS |
| 8 | Simon McClannan | P |
| 16 | Mason Olguin | LS |
| 27 | Cub Patton | P |
| 43 | Luis Rodriguez | PK |
| 96 | Leyton Simmering | PK |
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Kansas Football ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Kansas State Football compete in?
- Kansas State Wildcats Football competes in the Big 12 Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Kansas State play football home games?
- Kansas State Football plays home games at Home Venue in Manhattan, KS.
- Who is the head coach of Kansas State Football?
- The head coach of Kansas State Wildcats Football is Chris Klieman.
- When was Kansas State Football program established?
- The establishment date for Kansas State Football is not currently available.