Kansas State Wildcats
· 2026-07-15
The Kansas State Wildcats, led by head coach Colin Klein, have a chance to ruin Oklahoma State's season with a late-year win. Klein, a legendary quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist, has worked his way up to the lead chair at Kansas State football. He replaces Chris Klieman, who retired after last season.
In the last seven seasons, Oklahoma State has a 4-3 record against the Wildcats. An Oklahoma State win leads to an above-average season, while a loss leaves the Cowboys with an average season at best. Most recently, the Cowboys fell to the Wildcats, 14-6 in Stillwater, and finished last season 1-11.
The game is in November, which means both teams will be fighting for bowl eligibility. If both teams max out, the game could be a matchup for Big 12 championship game positioning. This makes a victory for the Cowboys important, and the opportunity for the Wildcats to ruin their season intriguing.
The Wildcats and the Cowboys will be facing off in a crucial matchup in November. Kansas State still has the quarterback Avery Johnson, who was recruited by Colin Klein. However, since winning the 2022 Big 12 championship game, the Wildcats have been treading water more than achieving the heights they were hoping to reach.
Recent history suggests that winning or losing this game is a big deal for Oklahoma State. The Cowboys have a 4-3 record against the Wildcats in the last seven seasons. When they beat the Wildcats, they win eight or more games. When they lose, they win seven or fewer.
The Wildcats' next game is against Nicholls Colonels on September 5, 2026. The game against Oklahoma State will be a crucial test for the Wildcats, who are looking to turn their season around.
Colin Klein has been a thorn in Oklahoma State's side as a player and as an assistant coach. Now, he gets the chance to needle the Cowboys as a head coach. Can the Wildcats ruin Oklahoma State's season? The game is late enough in the year to raise the possibility.
Recent history suggests that winning or losing this game is a big deal for Oklahoma State. The Cowboys have a 4-3 record against the Wildcats in the last seven seasons. When they beat the Wildcats, they win eight or more games. When they lose, they win seven or fewer.