Kansas State Football Builds Loaded Offense, Bolsters Defense for 2025

Kansas State's football team is poised for a strong 2025 season, with an offense expected to be the most talented and deepest in years under coordinator Matt Wells. The Wildcats boast a loaded backfield featuring Avery Johnson, who excelled as a dual-threat quarterback but must reduce turnovers, and dynamic running backs Dylan Edwards and Joe Jackson. The offensive line, while losing key players, is reinforced by transfers from major programs, and the receiving corps is bolstered by returning and new talent. Defensively, Kansas State returns most of its core, including a standout linebacking unit led by Austin Romaine and key transfers like Gabe Powers, with a veteran line and revamped secondary aiming to maintain the Big 12's No. 2 run defense. The team’s success will hinge on offensive consistency and the integration of transfer portal additions across both sides of the ball. With these upgrades, Kansas State is expected to contend strongly in the Big 12.