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The new old school’: How K-State’s portal plan is built for more than one year

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By KMAN Staff on January 10, 2026 K-State Football, K-State Sports, Sports
Collin Klein speaks with his former head coach at Kansas State, Bill Snyder, after Klein’s introductory press conference on Dec. 5 at Morgan Family Arena. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

By Toby Hammes

College football’s transfer portal has made roster turnover feel inevitable. Players arrive, contribute, and often leave before anyone has time to learn much about them beyond a jersey number.

This week’s sprint to building a roster has shown us that K-State has been active in the portal, just like many teams, but a closer look at how the Wildcats are building suggests something more deliberate than a short-term shuffle.

Yes, the names have piled up. Yes, the roster has changed quickly. That part isn’t unique.

What stands out is how K-State is building, not just who they are building with. Under first-year head coach Collin Klein, this doesn’t look like a one-year scramble to stay afloat. It looks like a plan.

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