‘Cats dominant in season opener, defeat Nicholls 71-3

MANHATTAN (KSNT) — A dominant performance to open the 'Collin Klein' Era.

The Kansas State Wildcats kicked off the 2026 season with a 71-3 win over Nicholls on Saturday night.

The win was highlighted by a 65-yard punt return touchdown from Brandon White to put the 'Cats up 22-0 at the end of the first.