Kansas State Wildcats Depth Chart

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Big 122-0 (2026)#50 Recruiting71% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources

Next game kickoff time

Kansas State Wildcats plays Tulane at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachCollin Klein1st season
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #27 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 12.7

    85%

    Roster talent: 66th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #50 national

    6%

    Returning production: 71%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    24 adds in two-deep · avg 83 OVR · top add: W. Gregory (DE, 91, from Oklahoma State)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach Kansas StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Kansas State?

    Kansas State Wildcats starting lineup

    Avery Johnson is the projected starting quarterback for Kansas State as of September 18, 2026. Jacob Knuth is listed second.

    Kansas State also projects Rodney Fields Jr. at running back, Josh Manning at wide receiver and Garrett Oakley at tight end.

    The full Kansas State Wildcats two-deep was last updated September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Common questions

    Who is Kansas State's starting quarterback?
    Avery Johnson is the projected starting quarterback for Kansas State as of September 18, 2026. Jacob Knuth is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Kansas State?
    Rodney Fields Jr. is the projected starter at running back for Kansas State, with Joe Jackson listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Kansas State?
    Josh Manning is the projected starter at wide receiver for Kansas State, with Adonis Moise listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Kansas State?
    Garrett Oakley is the projected starter at tight end for Kansas State, with Will Anciaux listed second.
    When was the Kansas State Wildcats depth chart last updated?
    The Kansas State Wildcats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 18, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Kansas State's record last season?
    Kansas State Wildcats finished 6-6 (5-4 in Big 12 play).
    When does Kansas State Wildcats play next?
    Kansas State Wildcats plays Tulane at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

    Full Kansas State roster

    Every player on the Kansas State Wildcats depth chart, by position.