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- Kansas State has rotated Ryan Howard and Tyler Johnson at tackle while Charlie Adams and Chase Duarte have developed into viable options; Tanner Morley is day-to-day and Oliver Miller is expected to miss a couple of weeks. - Kansas State's largely new defensive line made substantial progress from spring through fall camp and has impressed the staff with its effort. - Darien's high-motor work on the edge gives Kansas State defensive flexibility, while Gabe Powers, Rex Van Wyhe, Asa and Mekhi helped the linebacker rotation settle into more useful roles. - Collin Klein wants Kansas State's offense to be disciplined, explosive and physical, defining explosives as runs over 10 yards, passes over 15 and super-explosives over 20 while controlling the line of scrimmage. - Kansas State wants Avery Johnson to play fast and confidently in the opener while shedding outside pressure and using the game as a learning opportunity.

- – The National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) unveils its preseason watch lists for 16 of its awards from Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 21. - K-State's 2026 Watch List Members Award Player(s) Award Description Maxwell Award Joe Jackson and Avery Johnson Most Outstanding Player in College Football Outland Trophy John Pastore Most Outstanding Interior Lineman John Mackey Award Garrett Oakley Most Outstanding Tight End Lou Groza Award...

- ### Top Actionable Intel - Kansas State is putting a major focus on special teams after Bryce Noernberg left the program. The host views the change as potentially necessary after return-game ball-security problems last season. - Noernberg had a 99-yard kickoff return TD, but the staff also had to live with multiple fumbles. The new staff appears willing to reset the return job instead of preserving the old role. - Kick returner is now an open fall-camp battle and a real field-position/turnover variable for K-State. - The host does not view Noernberg's departure as evidence that Collin Klein is losing the locker room. He framed it as a byproduct of new-staff roster management in the no-spring-portal era.