How K-State changed its image -- and fans' minds on new coach
The Wildcats shed their old-school image by introducing new coach Chris Klieman with a behind-the-scenes social media campaign that shifted public opinion.
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5-7, 7th in Big 12
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Inside the office of new Kansas State coach Chris Klieman hangs a framed Carson Wentz jersey. "That's my guy," Klieman says. He is excited about his first signing class with the Wildcats.
Breaking down the Big 12 recruiting classes
Oklahoma and Texas are leading the way with a combined 23 of the Big 12's 30 ESPN 300 commitments, but several other classes are also filling holes well with 2019 recruits.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer
Source: Kansas State is hiring Wyoming's Scottie Hazelton as its new defensive coordinator. Hazelton held the same position with Wyoming the past two seasons and also held coordinator roles at Nevada and North Dakota State. He replaces Ted Monachino, who spent only weeks in the role before leaving to join the Chicago Bears coaching staff.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Source: Kansas State will not be blocking QB Alex Delton's transfer to TCU, despite media speculation on Wednesday. Delton, a grad transfer, will be eligible for '19 season. Like Oklahoma with QB Austin Kendall/West Virginia, Kansas State had option to block Delton from playing for TCU this season.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer
Source: Kansas State defensive coordinator Ted Monachino, who recently joined Chris Klieman's staff, instead is expected to leave for a spot on the Chicago Bears defensive staff. Football Scoop first reported the likely move. Monachino served as defensive coordinator for new Bears DC Chuck Pagano with the Indianapolis Colts and also worked with Pagano on the Baltimore Ravens coaching staff. It will be interesting to see where Klieman turns for his next coordinator hire.
QB Delton says he's transferring to TCU
Ex-Kansas State QB Alex Delton says he'll transfer to TCU. He initially intended to transfer to UTEP.
Source: Ex-KSU QB Delton transferring to UTEP
Former Kansas State quarterback Alex Delton will transfer to UTEP, a source told ESPN on Thursday.
The best of the Big 12 and other Power 5 conferences
In addition to all-conference teams, here are the top players, coaches and freshmen from each Power 5 league.
Kansas St. hires Klieman from North Dakota St.
Kansas State has hired North Dakota State's Chris Klieman as its next head coach, multiple sources familiar with the decision told ESPN on Monday.
Meet the ESPN All-America team
Kyler Murray and Quinnen Williams lead this year's college football All-America team. Who else made the cut?
Kansas State target Littrell to stay at North Texas
Seth Littrell has decided to remain at North Texas after Kansas State had expressed interest in one of the nation's up-and-coming coaches to replace Hall of Famer Bill Snyder.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer
Interesting rumblings today on Kansas State. I've heard various candidate combinations, all with North Dakota State's Chris Klieman, most with Memphis' Mike Norvell, some with Oregon defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt. Troy's Neal Brown, I'm told, also in consideration. Brown is unique because he followed a veteran coach (Larry Blakeney) and took over a Troy program that had been struggling a bit, like Kansas State is now. He's 30-8 since 2016.
Meet college football's 10 hidden stars from 2018
You know about the stars of college football, but these 10 players flew under the radar this season while performing as well as anyone in the nation.
Campus Conversation: Snyder, Playoff Field Set
Matt Schick, Ivan Maisel & Peter Burns discuss Bill Snyder hanging up the whistle (2:30) the CFP field (7:50), Kyler Murray's case for the Heisman (24:04) & more. Plus, Walk-Ons (38:04) & Extra Points (49:18).
Bill Snyder took hopeless Kansas State to unthinkable heights
The 79-year-old coach won one game his first season, but retires with 215 victories, a Hall of Fame career and his name on the stadium.
Herbstreit on Snyder retirement: 'It's a sad day' (1:59)
Kansas State's Snyder announces retirement
Kansas State Wildcats coach Bill Snyder announced his retirement Sunday after 27 seasons.
Is now the time for Bill Snyder to retire?
Snyder built Kansas State football. He is Kansas State football. He's won 215 games at a place that managed two winning seasons in the 34 years before his arrival. But is Snyder's time finished?
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
Iowa State scores 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to stun Kansas State, ending the Wildcats' season at 5-7. Bill Snyder's future will be a focal point of discussion in the coming days.
Iowa State defense forces fumble, returns for TD (0:26)
Thompson connects with Taylor in back of end zone for TD (0:23)
Purdy throws INT on deep pass (1:02)
Thompson lofts it to Zuber for TD (0:34)
Thompson muscles through with 4-yard TD run (0:31)
2018 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 8-1 | 12-2 |
| Texas | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Iowa State | 6-3 | 8-5 |
| West Virginia | 6-3 | 8-4 |
| TCU | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Baylor | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Kansas State | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Texas Tech | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Oklahoma State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Kansas | 1-8 | 3-9 |
2018 Team Leaders
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Herron | QB-DT | Signed | 82 |
| Matthew Pola-Mao | DT | Signed | 80 |
| Keenan Garber | ATH | Signed | 80 |
| William Jones | CB | Signed | 78 |
| Tyrone Lewis | S | Signed | 77 |
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Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | C. Klein | Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award |
| 2002 | T. Newman | Jim Thorpe Award |
