Kansas State Football 2026 Preview: Can Collin Klein Finally Unlock Avery Johnson?

Collin Klein is back at Kansas State, this time as head coach, and he inherits one of the most fascinating quarterback projects in the Big 12. Avery Johnson still has elite physical tools and game-breaking ability as a runner, but his career has also been defined by inconsistency. With Klein and offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson taking over, can Kansas State finally build an offense that keeps Johnson ahead of the chains and gets the most out of his talent?

The bigger challenge is everything changing around him. Kansas State has 48 new players, questions along the offensive line and major turnover on defense, particularly through the middle. The schedule gives the Wildcats some opportunities, and the program’s infrastructure remains strong, but this may be the hardest team in the Big 12 to project.

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