K-State football predicted to win first four games of 2026 season
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Kansas State football is predicted to win its first four games of the 2026 season, including a 52-3 victory over Nicholls in head coach Collin Klein's debut and a 27-24 win at Cincinnati in the Big 12 opener. The Wildcats are expected to dominate Nicholls and Tulane, with a 34-21 win predicted over Washington State. The Cincinnati game is highlighted as a critical early test, featuring a matchup between K-State's inexperienced offensive line and the Bearcats' strong offensive front. Klein's first road game as head coach comes against a Cincinnati team with a new quarterback and coordinators. The analysis notes Cincinnati's offensive line is a top-11 unit nationally, while its defensive line is projected to be the worst in the Big 12.