Kansas State Basketball Seeks Recovery Through Managed Non-Conference Schedule

Kansas State's basketball team under Jerome Tang faces a pivotal 2025-26 season after consecutive misses of the NCAA Tournament, with a non-conference schedule designed to build confidence through manageable home games and challenging road tests. Meanwhile, Kansas State football, after a tough 43-20 loss to Texas Tech which ended their Big 12 championship hopes, is focusing on bowl eligibility and pride, with standout defensive plays by Texas Tech's linebacker highlighting the gap. Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman's decision to reopen fall camp after a poor start to the season has paid dividends, helping the team reset and improve after early struggles, including a challenging 1-3 start. Oklahoma State football, despite a loss to Kansas, showed promising signs with the return of freshman quarterback Zane Flores, who delivered his best performance so far, potentially signaling offensive improvement. However, Oklahoma State still struggles with the run game and overall consistency, indicating they remain a work in progress. Collectively, both Kansas State and Oklahoma State football programs are navigating rebuilding phases with moments of optimism amid ongoing challenges.