Early 2026 Kansas State Season Preview | Cover 3 Summer School

Bud Elliott sits down with Tim Fitzgerald of GoPowercat to preview Kansas State's 2026 season.

The Wildcats enter a new era as Collin Klein returns to Manhattan to take over his alma mater following the retirement of longtime head coach Chris Klieman. Bud and Fitz discuss expectations for Klein in year one, Avery Johnson's return for his senior season, and whether Kansas State can remain a contender in the Big 12 despite the coaching transition.

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(0:00) New Coaching Staff

(3:10) Quarterbacks

(4:49) Running Backs

(5:40) Wide Receivers

(6:55) Offensive Line

(7:53) Optimism at Offense

(10:17) Defensive Scheme

(12:20) Defensive Line

(13:45) Linebackers

(14:30) Secondary

(16:29) Schedule Breakdown

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