K-State is starting a new era in 2026, as Collin Klein has returned as the head coach of the Wildcats. Non-conference schedule is prime for an undefeated startIn today's college football, many teams are avoiding non-conference matchups with other Power-4 teams. The Wildcats are set up nicely to start the year 3-0, as they host Nicholls, Washington State and Tulane. Winning those games will have the excitement at a high level in Manhattan, and could propel them right into a Big 12 schedule that also isn't extremely daunting. The toughest opponent on the schedule figures to be Houston, but K-State welcomes them to Bill Snyder Family Stadium.