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K-State associate head coach and offensive coordinator Matt Wells calls out to the offense late in the fourth quarter against Cincinnati in Manhattan, KS, on Nov. 23, 2024. Wells was promoted to sole OC after the departure of coach Conor Riley to the Dallas Cowboys. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State Athletics)

K-State football promotes Matt Wells to OC, shakes up offensive assistants

The Collegian, staff reports February 19, 2025

After Kansas State football’s standout offensive line coach and offensive coordinator, Conor Riley, was hired by the Dallas Cowboys as its new offensive line coach, a chain reaction of changes hit the...

Offensive tackle George Fitzpatrick works out with his new teammates at the Vanier Football Complex. Fitzpatrick transferred from Ohio State, where national champion quarterback Will Howard advised him to come to the Wildcats. (Courtesy Photo of K-State Athletics)

Former K-State QB Will Howard helps recruit Ohio State transfers

Toby Hammes, sports editor February 13, 2025
After winning the title at Ohio State, Will Howard still contributes to K-State football’s success.
Offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Conor Riley teaches the offensive line before the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Riley served as interim OC for the game and was named permanent OC along with Matt Wells as co-OC for the 2024 season.

K-State OC Conor Riley expected to be hired by Dallas Cowboys

Toby Hammes, sports editor February 7, 2025
K-State's standout OC, offensive line coach reunites with former Wildcats in Dallas.
Runningback DJ Giddens celebrates after bursting into the end zone for his first touchdown of the night against Cincinnati on Nov. 23. Giddens led the Wildcats on offense with 143 yards of rushing, 39 receiving yards, and two touchdowns  against Cincinnati in his final career game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

NFL Draft Preview | K-State FB stars look forward to being called on draft night

Brayden Meseke, staff writer February 5, 2025
Former Wildcats who look to continue K-State’s rise of producing NFL talent.
Willie the Wildcat leads Kansas State students in pregame celebration ahead of a matchup with Arizona on Sept. 13, 2024. K-State will face Arizona on the road this year as a non-conference matchup.

2025 K-State football schedule breakdown

Jon Grove, contributing writer February 5, 2025
Deep diving into the Wildcats' upcoming campaign.
Felix Anudike-Uzomah makes confetti angels on the field after winning the game. K-State beat TCU 31-28 in overtime to win the Big 12 Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 3, 2022.

Wildcats in the NFL | Anudike-Uzomah back in the Super Bowl, regular season recap

Trey Thomas, staff writer January 29, 2025
Recapping 2024-25 performances for some of the best former Wildcats in the NFL.
K-State running back Dylan Edwards holds his offensive MVP trophy after the Rate Bowl. Edwards collected over 200 yards of offense with three total touchdowns. (Photo courtesy of the Rate Bowl)

Why K-State’s Rate Bowl comeback can ‘catapult’ the Wildcats into 2025

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 27, 2024
Klieman believes there is meaning behind the Wildcats' win in Phoenix.
K-State head coach Chris Klieman (left) addresses the crowd following K-State's 44-41 Rate Bowl win in Phoenix, Arizona. Sophomore Dylan Edwards (right) was named offensive MVP while 
senior Austin Moore (center) was named defensive MVP.

K-State completes massive comeback over Rutgers in 2024 Rate Bowl

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 26, 2024
Trailing by 17, the Wildcats overcame their desert deficit in Phoenix.
Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman addresses the media ahead of the 2024 Rate Bowl. (Photo Courtesy of the Rate Bowl)

Klieman: K-State offense to retain its core despite transfer portal era

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 26, 2024
Rate Bowl should offer a look into the 2025 ‘core’ that K-State has retained in the early transfer portal window.
K-State captains and head coach Chris Klieman stand behind the 2024 Rate Bowl trophy. Austin Moore (41) and Brendan Mott (38) will play their final games as Wildcats after six years in Klieman's program.

Rate Bowl marks emotional finale for some of Klieman’s original recruits

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 24, 2024
Players discuss the head coach’s impact ahead of the Rate Bowl.
Former K-State co-OC Dana Dimel talks to the media ahead of the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 30, 2015 in Memphis, Tennessee. Dimel passed away in his sleep at 62 on Dec. 3 2024.

Former K-State lineman, coach Dana Dimel passes away

The Collegian, staff report December 3, 2024
Longtime football coach and former All-American passed in his sleep at 62.
K-State leading receiver Jayce Brown walks off the field following a loss to Arizona State on Nov. 16. K-State lost 24-14. The Sun Devils went on to play in the Big 12 Championship and K-State finished the regular season at 8-4.

No. 24 K-State falls in regular season finale at No. 18 Iowa State

Toby Hammes, sports editor December 1, 2024
Self-inflicted wounds plague K-State as curtains draw close on the regular season.
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