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Kansas State

vs Kansas · Sat Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET · FS1

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DEF
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Starters

  1. QBAvery Johnson
  2. RBRodney Fields Jr.
  3. WRJosh Manning
  4. TEGarrett Oakley
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 2
    87
    Avery JohnsonSR
    Starter
  2. 7
    63
    Jacob KnuthRS SR/TR
  3. 3
    63
    Blake BarnettRS SO
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RB
  1. 20
    84
    Rodney Fields Jr.RS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    80
    Joe JacksonRS JR
  3. 9
    68
    Jay HarrisRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 5
    85
    Josh ManningSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 15
    63
    Derrick Salley Jr.JR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 12
    83
    Jaron TibbsSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 17
    64
    Adonis MoiseSO
SLOT
  1. 8
    84
    Brandon WhiteRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 1
    71
    Izaiah WilliamsRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 86
    85
    Garrett OakleyRS SR
    Starter
  2. 80
    66
    Will AnciauxRS JR
  3. 0
    59
    Linkon CureSO
LT
  1. 72
    75
    Ryan HowardRS SO
    Starter
  2. 65
    75
    Tyler JohnsonRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 79
    74
    Charlie AdamsJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 77
    74
    Tanner MorleyRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 71
    75
    Dylan VillarouelRS FR
    Starter
  2. 66
    63
    Michael CapriaRS SR
RG
  1. 54
    85
    Keiton JonesRS FR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 61
    78
    Chase DuarteSO/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 70
    84
    Gus HawkinsRS SO
    Starter
  2. 57
    74
    Delvin MorrisRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Kansas State Wildcats plays Kansas at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachCollin Klein1st season
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
35.6
Yards/G
444.0
Pass Yds/G
228.0
Rush Yds/G
216.0
TO Margin
1
3rd Down %
61.64%
Total TD
23
Sacks
12
TFL
33
INT
0
Team Analysis
WHY #45 IN WS POWER
Results this season-5.0 pts

Lost to Cincinnati Bearcats, who wasn't ranked, in week 4.

2025 SP+: 12.7

85%

Roster talent: 66th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #50 national

6%

Returning production: 71%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −5.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

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Kansas State Starting Quarterback

Kansas State Wildcats starting lineup

Kansas State starting lineup: QB Avery Johnson, RB Rodney Fields Jr., WR-X Josh Manning, TE Garrett Oakley. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Avery Johnson is the projected starting quarterback for Kansas State as of October 15, 2026. Jacob Knuth is listed second.

Kansas State also projects Rodney Fields Jr. at running back, Josh Manning at wide receiver and Garrett Oakley at tight end.

The full Kansas State Wildcats two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Avery Johnson · QBRodney Fields Jr. · RBJosh Manning · WR-XGarrett Oakley · TE

Common questions

Who is Kansas State's starting quarterback?
Avery Johnson is the projected starting quarterback for Kansas State as of October 15, 2026. Jacob Knuth is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Kansas State?
Rodney Fields Jr. is the projected starter at running back for Kansas State, with Joe Jackson listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Kansas State?
Josh Manning is the projected starter at wide receiver for Kansas State, with Derrick Salley Jr. listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Kansas State?
Garrett Oakley is the projected starter at tight end for Kansas State, with Will Anciaux listed second.
When was the Kansas State Wildcats depth chart last updated?
The Kansas State Wildcats depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Kansas State's record last season?
Kansas State Wildcats finished 6-6 (5-4 in Big 12 play).
When does Kansas State Wildcats play next?
Kansas State Wildcats plays Kansas at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

Full Kansas State roster

Every player on the Kansas State Wildcats depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Josh Manning, Derrick Salley Jr.

WR: Jaron Tibbs, Adonis Moise

WR: Brandon White, Izaiah Williams

LT: Ryan Howard, Tyler Johnson

LG: Charlie Adams, Tanner Morley

C: Dylan Villarouel, Michael Capria

RG: Keiton Jones, Chase Duarte

RT: Gus Hawkins, Delvin Morris

TE: Garrett Oakley, Will Anciaux, Linkon Cure

QB: Avery Johnson, Jacob Knuth, Blake Barnett

RB: Rodney Fields Jr., Joe Jackson, Jay Harris

Defense

DE: Wendell Gregory, Darien Whitaker Jr.

NT: Kamari Burns, Eli Jackson

DT: Travis Bates, Austin Ramsey

DE: Jordan Allen, Jayden Bryant

WLB: Gabe Powers, Weston Polk

MLB: Mekhi Mason, Rex Van Wyhe, Asa Newsom

CB: Zashon Rich, Garrick Dixon

SS: Logan Bartley, Ja'Son Prevard

FS: Koy Beasley, Wesley Fair

CB: Kaleb Patterson, Damion Miller

NB: JoJo Scott, Nick McClellan, Micheal Graham Jr.

RES: John Pastore, Adrian Maddox, Dillon Duff

Special Teams

PT: Simon McClannan, Dylan Davidson

PK: Luis Rodriguez, Robert Hammond III

KO: Robert Hammond III, Simon McClannan

LS: Andrew Johnson, Jaxson Duffield, Sam Dolphens

H: Simon McClannan, Dylan Davidson

PR: Brandon White, Max Lovett

KR: Jay Harris, Sterling Lockett