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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.
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.
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.
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