American college football season
The 2024 Kansas State Wildcats football team will represent Kansas State University in the Big 12 Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Wildcats are led by Chris Klieman in his sixth year as their head coach. They will play their home games at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium located in Manhattan, Kansas .
Pre-Season
Previous season
The Wildcats finished the 2023 regular season 9–4 and 6–3 in Big 12 play. They earned a berth in the 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl , where they defeated the NC State Wolfpack , 28-19.
Players drafted into the NFL
Preseason Big 12 Poll
Big 12
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Utah
906 (20)
2
Kansas State
889 (19)
3
Oklahoma State
829 (14)
4
Kansas
772 (5)
5
Arizona
762 (3)
6
Iowa State
661
7
West Virginia
581
8
UCF
551
9
Texas Tech
532
10
TCU
436
11
Colorado
400
12
Baylor
268
13
BYU
215
14
Cincinnati
196
15
Houston
157
16
Arizona State
141
Schedule
Date Time Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance August 31 6:00 p.m. UT Martin * No. 18 ESPN+ W 41–651,240
September 7 11:00 a.m. at Tulane * No. 17 ESPN W 34–2725,034
7:00 p.m. No. 20 Arizona [ a] * No. 14 Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium Manhattan, KS FOX
September 21 at BYU TBA
September 28 Oklahoma State Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium Manhattan, KS TBA
October 12 at Colorado TBA
October 19 at West Virginia TBA
October 26 Kansas TBA
November 2 at Houston TBA
November 16 Arizona State Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium Manhattan, KS TBA
November 23 Cincinnati Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium Manhattan, KS TBA
November 30 at Iowa State TBA
[ 1] [ 2]
Game summaries
vs. UT Martin (FCS)
Game One – UT Martin Skyhawks (FCS) (0–0) vs No. 18 Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
UT Martin (FCS)
0
3
3 0 6
No. 18 Kansas State
14
3
10 14 41
at Bill Snyder Family Stadium • Manhattan, KS
Date : Saturday August 31, 2024Game time : 6:00 p.m.Game weather : 85 °F (29 °C)Game attendance : 51,240Referee : Luke RichmondTV announcers (ESPN+ ) : Mark Neely (play-by-play) and Ahman Green (analyst)Pregame line : KSU −37.5 Over/Under : 54.5
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
UT Martin
No. 18 Kansas State
First downs
8
20
Total yards
134
449
Rushing yards
36
283
Passing yards
98
166
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
10-17-0
16-25-1
Time of possession
33:30
26:30
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
UT Martin
Passing
Kinkead Dent
7-14, 87 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
Patrick Smith
9 Att, 23 yds, 0 TD
Receiving
Trevonte Rucker
1 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD
No. 18 Kansas State
Passing
Avery Johnson
14-24, 153 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
D.J. Giddens
13 att, 128 yds
Receiving
Jayce Brown
5 rec, 71 yds
The No. 18 Kansas State Wildcats opened their 2024 season with a 41-6 victory over UT Martin at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Quarterback Avery Johnson led the Wildcats by throwing two touchdown passes--including a 23-yard connection with Brayden Loftin--finishing with 153 passing yards. The Wildcats’ defense held the Skyhawks throughout the game and allowing only 134 total yards while recording four sacks. Kansas State's special teams also made a significant impact, highlighted by a blocked punt by Ty Bowman that resulted in a touchdown recovery by Colby McCalister.[ 3]
The Wildcats' defense remained strong, limiting UT Martin's rushing attack to just 36 yards on 38 carries. The win marked a solid start for the Wildcats, demonstrating balanced contributions from offense, defense, and special teams. Coach Chris Kleiman emphasized the need to improve despite the convincing win, pointing to a challenging road game against Tulane next week.[ 4]
Competing in Division I FCS , UT Martin is a member of the Big South–OVC Football Association and ended the 2023 season with a record of 8 wins and 3 losses. including a 48-7 loss to then #1 ranked Georgia .[ 5]
at Tulane
No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats (1–0) at Tulane Green Wave (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 17 Wildcats
3
7
10 14 34
Green Wave
7
13
0 7 27
at Yulman Stadium • New Orleans, LA
Date : September 7, 2024Game time : 11:00 a.m.Game weather : Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NE at 11 miles per hour (18 km/h) • Weather: CloudyGame attendance : 25,034Referee : Kevin BoitmannTV announcers (ESPN ) : Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), and Kris Budden (sideline reporter)Pregame line : KSU −9 Over/Under : 47.5
Game information
First quarter
(3:05) KSU – Chris Tennant 48-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 5:59; Kansas State 3–0 )
(0:49) TUL – Makhi Hughes 3-yard run, Jacob Barnes kick (Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 2:09; Tulane 7–3 )
Second quarter
(13:17) TUL – Alex Bauman 36-yard pass from Darian Mensah, Jacob Barnes kick (Drive: 2 plays, 38 yards, 1:03; Tulane 14–3 )
(10:16) KSU – Will Swanson 7-yard pass from Avery Johnson, Chris Tennant kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; Tulane 14–10 )
(4:57) TUL – Jacob Barnes 40-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:12; Tulane 17–10 )
(1:01) TUL – Jacob Barnes 41-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 2:44; Tulane 20–10 )
Third quarter
(7:49) KSU – Chris Tennant 28-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:38; Tulane 20–13 )
(2:26) KSU – DJ Giddens 45-yard pass from Avery Johnson, Chris Tennant (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:50; Tied 20–20 )
Fourth quarter
(14:01) TUL – Alex Bauman 13-yard pass from Darian Mensah, Jacob Barnes kick (Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 3:17; Tulane 27–20 )
(11:20) KSU – Dylan Edwards 13-yard run, Chris Tennant kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:41; Tied 27–27 )
(8:13) KSU – Jack Fabris 60-yard fumble recovery, Chris Tennant kick (Kansas State 34–27 )
Statistics
KSU
TUL
First downs
19
21
Total yard
396
491
Rushing yards
215
149
Passing yards
181
342
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
15–23–0
19–29–1
Time of possession
26:44
33:11
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas State
Passing
Avery Johnson
15/23, 181 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
DJ Giddens
19 carries, 114 yards
Receiving
DJ Giddens
4 receptions, 63 yards, TD
Tulane
Passing
Darian Mensah
19/29, 342 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing
Makhi Hughes
21 carries, 128 yards, TD
Receiving
Mario Williams
6 receptions, 128 yards
In what was called hard-fought road game, the No. 17 Kansas State Wildcats pulled off a 34-27 victory over Tulane, securing their second win of the 2024 season. Kansas State’s defense made critical plays in the fourth quarter. Safety Jack Fabris returned a Tulane fumble 60 yards for a go-ahead touchdown.[ 6]
Darian Mensah’s sharp passing helped Tulane build an early lead, finding Dontae Fleming for a 53-yard completion to set up a touchdown and connecting with Alex Bauman for a 36-yard score.[ 7]
On offense for Kansas State, Avery Johnson threw two touchdown passes. DJ Giddens continued his strong season with 114 rushing yards and a 45-yard touchdown catch on fourth down.[ 6]
Tulane led for much of the game. Major impact came by Darian Mensah’s 342-yard, two-touchdown performance and supported by key plays from receiver Mario Williams and running back Makhi Hughes.[ 8]
Tulane's offense did not continue the same performance during the second half, allowing Kansas State to mount a comeback. Kansas State's DJ Giddens played a pivotal role in the rally by rushing for 118 yards and catching a 45-yard touchdown on fourth down to tie the game. Tulane's final opportunity to tie the game was undone by an offensive pass interference penalty that nullified a touchdown with 17 seconds remaining.[ 7] Two plays later, VJ Payne’s interception in the end zone sealed the win for the Wildcats in the final seconds.[ 6]
The next day's college football rankings put Kansas State at #14 in the AP Top 25 and #15 in the AFCA Coaches Poll. Tulane remained unranked.[ 9]
vs Arizona
Arizona Wildcats (0–0) vs Kansas State Wildcats (2–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Wildcats (ARIZ)
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats (KSU)
0
0
0 0 0
at Bill Snyder Family Stadium • Manhattan, KS
Date : September 13, 2024Game time : 6:00 p.m.Game weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)TV announcers (FOX ) : Tim Brando (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst), and Josh Sims (sideline)Pregame line : KSU −7 Over/Under : 56.5
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
ARIZ
KSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arizona
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kansas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
at BYU
Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
Cougars
0
0
0 0 0
at LaVell Edwards Stadium • Provo, UT
Date : September 21, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
KSU
BYU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BYU
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
vs Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Cowboys (0–0) vs Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Skyhawks
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Bill Snyder Family Stadium • Manhattan, KS
Date : September 28, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
OKST
KSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Oklahoma State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kansas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
at Colorado
Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) at Colorado Buffaloes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
Buffaloes
0
0
0 0 0
at Folsom Field • Boulder, CO
Date : October 12, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
KSU
COL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Colorado
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
at West Virginia
Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) at West Virginia Mountaineers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
Mountaineers
0
0
0 0 0
at Milan Puskar Stadium • Morgantown, WV
Date : October 19, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
KSU
WVU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
West Virginia
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
vs Kansas
Kansas Jayhawks (0–0) vs Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Jayhawks
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Bill Snyder Family Stadium • Manhattan, KS
Date : October 26, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
KAN
KSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kansas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
at Houston
Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) at Houston Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
Cougars
0
0
0 0 0
at TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX
Date : November 2, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
KSU
HOU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Houston
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
vs Arizona State
Arizona State Sun Devils (0–0) vs Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Sun Devils
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Bill Snyder Family Stadium • Manhattan, KS
Date : November 16, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
ASU
KSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Arizona State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kansas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
vs Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bearcats (0–0) vs Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Bearcats
0
0
0 0 0
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
at Bill Snyder Family Stadium • Manhattan, KS
Date : November 23, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
CIN
KSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Cincinnati
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Kansas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
at Iowa State
Kansas State Wildcats (0–0) at Iowa State Cyclones (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Wildcats
0
0
0 0 0
Cyclones
0
0
0 0 0
at Jack Trice Stadium • Ames, IA
Date : November 30, 2024Game time : TBDGame weather : 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
KSU
ISU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Kansas State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Iowa State
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Coaching staff
table source [ 10]
Rankings
Ranking movementsLegend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking Week Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Final AP 18 17 14 Coaches 17 16 15 CFP Not released Not released
References
^ "2024 Kansas State Football Schedule" . FBSchedules.com . Retrieved January 6, 2024 .
^ Fair, Daniel. "K-State, KU football schedules released after Big 12 shakeup" . KSN-TV . Retrieved January 6, 2024 .
^ Teope, Herbie (August 31, 2024). "No. 18 Kansas State cruises to 41-6 win over UT Martin" . Associated Press. Retrieved September 4, 2024 .
^ Green, Arne (August 31, 2024). "Grading Kansas State football's 41-6 victory over UT-Martin to open the 2024 season" . Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved September 4, 2024 .
^ "UT Martin Skyhawks Schedule 2023" . ESPN . Retrieved September 4, 2024 .
^ a b c Green, Arne (September 7, 2024). "Kansas State football vs Tulane recap: Wildcats rally in the second half for a 34-27 win" . Topeka Capital-Journal . Retrieved September 8, 2024 .
^ a b Smith, Guerry (September 7, 2024). "Tulane falls to No. 17 Kansas State after offensive penalty nullifies late score by Wave" . NOLA . Retrieved September 8, 2024 .
^ Martel, Brett (September 7, 2024). "No. 17 Kansas State defense comes up big to help Wildcats escape Tulane with a 34-27 win" . AP News . Retrieved September 8, 2024 .
^ "College Football Rankings" . ESPN . Retrieved September 8,2024 .
^ "2024 Coaching Staff" . Kansas State University Athletics. Retrieved September 4, 2024 .
^ Although both Kansas State and Arizona are in the Big 12, this game will not count in conference standings due to the game being scheduled before Arizona joined the Big 12.
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