Kansas State Wildcats
· 2026-06-29
Kansas State Wildcats athletic director Gene Taylor doesn't regret playing a football game in Ireland.
The game was part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, where Iowa State won 24-21.
The Wildcats and Cyclones took the field in front of a unique crowd, with Iowa State coming out on top.
Gene Taylor thought the experience was valuable for fans and players, despite the loss.
Taylor cited the different pep rallies and the amount of purple he saw walking in and out of the pubs.
Coach Chris Klieman appreciated the experience, saying it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the players.
The team's next game is vs Nicholls Colonels on 2026-09-05.
The Wildcats are looking to bounce back from a disappointing season, and Taylor is focusing on the upcoming game.
Taylor doesn't have any regrets about playing the game in Ireland, citing the positive experience for fans and players.
The team's performance in the weeks following the Ireland trip was sluggish, but Taylor attributes this to the coaching staff's decisions.
The Big 12 was helpful in giving K-State a Week 4 idle week, which Taylor appreciated.
Taylor and Klieman have discussed the experience, and both agree it was valuable despite the loss.
The Wildcats are moving forward, with their next game just around the corner.