Football Tradition
AMONG THE NATION'S ELITE
Since 1993, Kansas State has won an average of nearly nine games per season, and, as a result, has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the best programs in all of college football. Since the start of the 1993 season, few programs can match Kansas State's win total of 244 games or its winning percentage of almost 70 percent.
K-State's success in the Big 12 Conference also possesses few peers. The Wildcats have captured three Big 12 Conference Championships, four Big 12 North Division titles and participated in four Big 12 Championship games, while K-State ranks third in the league with 134 Big 12 wins since the formation of the conference in 1996.
On an individual level, Kansas State has produced 347 all-conference performers (combined Big 8/12) and 246 total All-American honors since 1993. Academically, K-State leads the Big 12 with 270 Academic All-Big 12 selections since 2014, which is 32 more than the next closest program.
Exceptional Coaching
Chris Klieman, a four-time National Championship head coach - enters year five leading the Wildcats in 2023.
Wildcat All-Americans
Since 1993, Wildcats have accumulated a total of 245 All-America honors, including 100 first-team designations.
Community College Success
Since the mid-1990s, former community-college players have totaled 68 All-Big 12 honors.
Homegrown Heroes
Since 1990, 58 Kansans have received all-conference honors and 25 have earned All-America recognition.
From Walk-on to Star
Former walk-ons routinely play their way to all-conference status, including 2020 All-American Phillip Brooks.
Powercat Strength
Director of Strength and Conditioning Trumain Carroll enters his third season at K-State in 2023.
THE K-STATE FAMILY
K-State is truly a special place. Nestled in the Flint Hills, Manhattan is home to a family environment filled with people who genuinely care. Other places may talk about it, but at K-State you don't have to be here long to experience it in action.
And our family is growing every day. Over $230 million of new facilities have opened since 2010, with the $32.5 million Shamrock Practice Facility being the most recent as it opened in 2022. Manhattan is the fastest growing metro in the state of Kansas, and Riley County is among the top-20 nationally in economic growth. More high school seniors choose K-State than any other university in the state, and another record enrollment this year means K-State has the largest on-campus student body in Kansas.
Add it all up, and it 's a great time to be a Wildcat.
Welcome to K-State!
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Academic Achievement
Being a champion is more than winning trophies on the field; it’s being a champion in the classroom and in life.
Top Notch Facilities
Over $230 million in new K-State facilities have opened since 2010, including the West Stadium Center in 2013, the Vanier Family Football Complex in 2015, the Shamrock Zone in 2021, and the Shamrock Practice Facility in 2022.
Cats in the Community
The Life Skills program focuses on encouraging student-athletes to become strong leaders and positive role models in the community.
243
All-America selections since 1993
134
All-time Big 12 wins
to rank third in the conference
14
Finishes in top-20 of the AP Top-20 since 1993
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| ALL-TIME BIG 12 WINS (1996-2022) | |
| Oklahoma | 166 |
| Texas | 149 |
| K-STATE | 134 |
| Oklahoma State | 125 |
| Texas Tech | 107 |
| Baylor | 79 |
| Iowa State | 76 |
| TCU | 56 |
| West Virginia | 47 |
| Kansas | 45 |
| ALL-TIME BIG 12 ROAD WINS (1996-2022) | |
| Oklahoma | 72 |
| Texas | 63 |
| K-STATE | 55 |
| Oklahoma State | 53 |
| Texas Tech | 45 |
| Iowa State | 27 |
| TCU | 27 |
| Baylor | 26 |
| West Virginia | 21 |
| Kansas | 13 |
