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In addition to opening against a Power Four team for the first time since Stanford in 2021, there is the challenge of returning from Ireland for the home opener against North Dakota just a week later, all while losing a week of summer work.
Throw in a Friday night nonconference road game against Arizona while preparing to face an unorthodox Army triple-option offense before delving into the Big 12, and the Wildcats certainly have a lot on their plates in the month ahead.
Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman has talked since spring about the logistical challenges of a Week 0 season opener.
Well, it’s about to get real.
While Klieman and his staff have adjusted their offseason activities accordingly for some time, the Wildcats are now embarking on the hardcore preparation leading up to their Aug. 23 matchup with Big 12 rival Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland. Players reported for preseason camp on Tuesday with the first practice on Wednesday.
Wells is a proven play-caller and has built a close relationship with the athletic Johnson. The Wildcats remain loaded at tight end, and by all accounts, they have upgraded the talent at wide receiver through the transfer portal.
Some questions remain on the offensive line, especially at the two tackle positions, especially with presumptive starter George Fitzpatrick’s recent unspecified health issues. Additionally, Dylan Edwards takes over for two-year starter DJ Giddens at running back, which raises the next question.