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Former McPherson High & College Football Star Signs with NFL’s Washington Commanders

Sunday, April 28

McPHERSON, Kan. - Former McPherson High School & McPherson College football star Ben Nikkel is heading to the NFL after signing with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent.Nikkel graduated from McPherson High School in 2018, but did not attract many offers to play... Read More.

OJ Simpson, Fallen Football Hero Acquitted of Murder in ‘Trial of the Century’, Dies at 76

Thursday, April 11

BY KEN RITTERLAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was... Read More.

K-State Football Announces Staff Additions

Thursday, March 28

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – As spring football practices continue, Kansas State has welcomed the additions of staff members Nate Kaczor, Drew Liddle, Sean Maguire, Riley Galpin and Lonnie Maddox over the last month.Kaczor (pronounced KAT-sir) will serve as the Special Teams Quality Control Coach,... Read More.

Details Announced for Kansas Football Spring Showcase on April 12

Wednesday, March 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –With spring football underway, Kansas Football announced details for its annual Spring Showcase, presented by Kansas Lottery, which will be played on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.The Spring Showcase will give fans a... Read More.

Legendary Football Coach Chuck Porter to be Inducted to KFCA Hall of Fame in December

Wednesday, January 31

Chuck Porter, football coach of 34 years and father figure to his many football players, will be inducted in the Kansas Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame December of 2024. As a coach, he achieved both the Wichita East and Buhler High Hall of... Read More.

K-State, Big 12 Announce 2024 Football Schedule

Tuesday, January 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – A six-game home slate that features three games against teams new to the conference over the last two years highlights the 2024 football schedule that was announced Tuesday by K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference.K-State opens the 2024... Read More.

Kansas Football Unveils Complete 2024 Schedule

Tuesday, January 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –The Big 12 Conference announced its 2024 football schedule on Tuesday, completing Kansas’ 2024 schedule, which features six home games that will be played between Children’s Mercy Park and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.KU Football will play all six of... Read More.

Kansas Football to Play 2 Games at Children’s Mercy Park; 4 at Arrowhead Stadium in 2024

Tuesday, January 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – As construction continues on the transformational Gateway District and a reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the Kansas Jayhawks have determined the locations of their home games for the 2024 season.Kansas Football will play all six of its home games... Read More.

Kansas Football Lands Transfer Portal Commitment from Iowa State OL Darrell Simmons

Monday, January 15

By Kevin Flaherty LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) – Kansas lost some experience on the offensive line due to the graduation of Dominick Puni and Mike Novitsky, and Ar’maj Reed-Adams and Spencer Lovell hitting the transfer portal. But the Jayhawks added a bunch of it back on Sunday with... Read More.

Kansas Football Ranked No. 23 in Final AP Poll

Tuesday, January 9

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Following its first nine-win season since 2007 and first bowl victory since 2008, the Kansas Jayhawks finished the season ranked No. 23 in the final Associated Press Poll, released on Monday night.The No. 23 ranking is Kansas’ first time being ranked... Read More.

K-State Football Promotes Riley, Hires Wells to Football Staff

Thursday, January 4

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Conor Riley, a five-year member of the Kansas State football staff who directed the Wildcat offense during its recent bowl victory, has been promoted to offensive coordinator, while Matt Wells, a great offensive mind and developer of quarterback talent,... Read More.

KSHSAA Covered Announces 2023 All-League Football Teams

Thursday, December 28

By Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered FOOTBALL ALL-LEAGUE TEAMSARK VALLEY CHISHOLM TRAILDIVISION IFirst teamOffenseQuarterback – Tate McNew, jr., Maize South.Running back – Braxton Bigley, sr., Maize South; Derek Hubbard, sr., Derby.Receiver – Sammy Dresie, sr., Maize South; Bryson Hayes, jr., Maize.Tight end – Da’Saahn Brame,... Read More.