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- Scott Fritchen He's the seventh-fastest player in Kansas State history to reach 1,000 career rushing yards and his 5.37 yards per attempt ranks seventh as well. - At a time when junior running back Joe Jackson is eager to flourish even more for the Wildcats, new head coach Collin Klein and his dangerous offensive attack that features a strong running game seems to have arrived just in time.

- ### Top Actionable Intel - Kansas State defensive tackle is framed as the biggest roster concern entering 2026 after losing Uso Seumalo, Damian Ilalio, and Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder. - The issue is not just talent but proven production. The top incoming options have Power/FBS experience, but not full-time starting production. - Run defense is the market-relevant concern, especially after late-2025 issues with explosive runs and with Big 12 opponents like Houston, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, and Texas Tech on the schedule. - ### Team / Position Notes

- ### Top Actionable Intel - Kansas State linebacker is a major 2026 swing position after losing Austin Romaine to Texas Tech and Desmond Purnell. The room has upside and more bodies, but the hosts do not treat it as a guaranteed plug-and-play replacement. - Transfers Mekhi Mason and Jacobi Oliphant Jr. are expected to compete for immediate roles. Mason is the safer run-defense stabilizer; Oliphant is the higher-upside coverage/athletic piece. - Depth and rotation are central to the handicap. The hosts tied last year's defensive fatigue issues, including Army, to the need for five or six trustworthy linebackers. - ### Team / Position Notes

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- New DL/DB offers suggest staff unsold on spring development; seeking depth or upgrades.

- Gregory has more statistical value than Tobi over 12 games; three years remaining vs. - Tobi's limited time.

- Spags forced Felix to gain 20 lbs for edge-setting, lost speed, got injured, never recovered.

- Beasley became multimillionaire; peers feared him, LeBron requested different defender; takes accountability, stays true to himself.

- $100K makes any coach, fanbase, city, and facilities suddenly appealing.