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Struggling Wildcats Fall Out of Rankings, Face UCF Next

9/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Kansas State Wildcats football team has a 1-3 record and has fallen out of the AP Top 25 after losses to Iowa State and Arizona.
They are unranked in several polls, with The Athletic at 82nd and CBS Sports at 68th.
Kansas State's next game is against UCF on September 27.
ESPN's Football Power Index places K-State 50th, with a 23.4% chance of bowl eligibility.
Texas Tech is 4th in the Big 12, while Iowa State leads with a 4-0 record.

History

Historical Context

The Kansas State Wildcats football team, established in 1896, achieved its first Big 12 Championship in 1998, finishing the season with an 11-1 record and a No. 1 national ranking. However, recent struggles, including a 1-3 record in 2023, highlight challenges in maintaining competitive performance, which may impact recruitment and fan support for the program's future.

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Story summary

The Kansas State Wildcats football team has a 1-3 record and has fallen out of the AP Top 25 after losses to Iowa State and Arizona.
They are unranked in several polls, with The Athletic at 82nd and CBS Sports at 68th.
Kansas State's next game is against UCF on September 27.
ESPN's Football Power Index places K-State 50th, with a 23.4% chance of bowl eligibility.
Texas Tech is 4th in the Big 12, while Iowa State leads with a 4-0 record.

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