Know Your Opponent | Wildcats, Wazzu ready for first ever showdown in Week 2 Paige Mueller, sports editor • September 11, 2026 The Cougars make the journey to Manhattan seeking a crucial rebound after falling 24-10 to rival Washington in their Apple Cup season opener.
![[left to right] Casey Daugherty, President's Residence manager, Richard Linton, president of K-State, Willie the Wildcat, Sally Linton, first lady of K-State and Brett Engleman, events director to the president and first lady stand and smile together for a photo at Lunch with the Lintons on Sept. 4.](https://kstatecollegian.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_9768-e1788836318537-1200x958.jpg)
