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Kansas State Collegian

The independent student news publication at Kansas State University

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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.
Head coach Chris Klieman and quarterback Avery Johnson celebrate during K-State's win over Cincinnati on No. 24. K-State snapped a two-game skid with a 41-15 win.

K-State football beats Bearcats 41-15 in senior night stuffing

Toby Hammes, sports editor November 24, 2024
The Wildcats bounce back after two consecutive losses and stay alive in Big 12 race ahead of Ames.

Big 12 Power Rankings | Top teams suffer losses with struggling offensive production

Brayden Meseke, staff writer November 21, 2024
BYU is no longer perfect, making the race for the top spot tight.
Long Snapper Mason Olguin (16) looks back to placeholder Simon McClannan (35). An errant snap would result in a turnover on downs for the Wildcats as they continued to struggle with special teams against Arizona State.

Know Your Opponent | K-State and Cincinnati look to snap losing streaks

Brayden Meseke, staff writer November 21, 2024
Cincinnati brings three straight losses to Manhattan, facing the Wildcats with a two-game skid.
Offensive lineman Taylor Poitier reacts after a loss to Arizona State at home on Saturday.

‘The epitome of perseverance’ | Taylor Poitier’s up-and-down K-State journey

Toby Hammes, sports editor November 21, 2024
The sixth-year senior offensive lineman has been through it all.
Cooper Beebe celebrates with KT Leveston after receiving the Pop-Tarts Bowl Trophy. The Wildcats won the bowl game on Dec 28, 2023 with a final score of 28-19 against North Carolina State.

Wildcats in the Pros | Cooper Beebe earns captain status in Week 11

Brayden Meseke, staff writer November 21, 2024
Dallas Cowboys center Cooper Beebe quickly earned the trust of his teammates and coaches as a rookie.
Sophomore quarterback Avery Johnson scratches his head after an interception against Arizona State on Nov. 16. No. 16 K-State lost 24-14 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

No. 16 K-State suffers symphony of sighs in Arizona State loss

Toby Hammes, sports editor November 17, 2024
The Wildcats’ leader, Chris Klieman, was emotional after a tough defeat at home.
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