LAWRENCE, Kan. --&nbsp;Kansas Football head coach&nbsp;Lance Leipold&nbsp;announced the addition of 17 high school players who signed with the Jayhawks on the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday.

Kansas’ signing class includes Kory Amachree (Haslett, Mich.), Trey Brown (Chatsworth, Calif.), Nakwaine Carter (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Joseph Credit (Pearland, Texas), Josh Galbreath (Lawrence, Kan.), Corbin Glasco (Denton, Texas), Hunter Higgins (Wichita, Kan.), Jaylen Mason (Wichita, Kan.), Malachi Mills (Carmel, Ind.), Kaden Moody (Broken Arrow, Okla.), Tyren Parker (Topeka, Kan.), Draeden Punt (Orange City, Iowa), Robert Reddick (Indianapolis, Ind.), Nate Sims (Ottawa, Kan.), Kaden Snyder (Salina, Kan.), Kevin Sullivan (Kansas City, Mo.) and Jack Utz (Kansas City, Mo.).

Kansas’ signees hail from eight different states, including six players from Kansas, two players from Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas and one player from California, Iowa and Michigan. The six signees from the state of Kansas are the most in a KU signing class since 2018, while it is the highest-rated in-state signing class in more than 10 years.

Among Kansas’ signees, 10 are on the offensive side of the ball while seven are on the defensive side. Kansas’ highest targeted positions were offensive line and wide receivers (3), while the Jayhawks added two cornerbacks, linebackers and tight ends and one quarterback and running back.

Learn more about Kansas’ 2026 signing class below or by&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/signingday/football/football/5/" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.

Kory Amachree, Running Back, 6’0”, 205 lbs., Haslett HS, Haslett, Mich.

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Played under head coach Brad Thomas at Haslett High School … Earned All-State recognition as a junior, rushing for 1,102 yards and 18 touchdowns in six games before suffering a season-ending injury … Led the Vikings to an 8-3 record in 2025 and an appearance in the MHSAA Division 4 District Final … Rated the No. 9 player in Michigan according to Rivals and 247 … Chose Kansas over offers from Indiana, Michigan State, Pitt, Duke and more.

Son of Opuene (Oh-pew-eh-nay) and Karen Amachree … Father, Opuene played football at Michigan State, where he met Karen … Has two siblings, including older sister Kaema and older brother Nakai … Kaema plays soccer at Toledo, while Nakai plays football at Bowling Green.&nbsp;

Malachi Mills, Offensive Line, 6’5”, 301 lbs., Westfield HS, Carmel, Ind.

Rated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and is the No. 2 offensive tackle in the state of Indiana by both services … Played under head coach Josh Miracle at Westfield High School, where he helped them to an 11-3 overall record in 2025 and 12-2 record in 2024, including back-to-back appearances in the Indiana 6A State Championship … Was named Preseason All-State by Indiana Preps in 2025 … Current Jayhawk, Cole Ballard also attended Westfield High School … Chose Kansas over offers from Western Michigan, Akron, Florida Atlantic and more.

Robert Reddick, Cornerback, 6’2”, 175 lbs., Ben Davis HS, Indianapolis, Ind.

Rated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and is the No. 28 recruit out of the state of Indiana, per Rivals … Played for head coach Russ Mann at Ben Davis High School … Named to the IndyStar high school football Super Team … As a junior, he recorded 33 tackles and 3 pass breakups … Also played basketball at Ben Davis, helping the Giants to a 17-9 record in 2025 … Chose Kansas over offers from Purdue, Illinois, West Virginia and more.

Son of Roland Reddick and Sherrita Coleman … Is one of seven siblings.

Nate Sims, Wide Receiver, 6’1”, 180 lbs., Ottawa HS, Ottawa, Kan.

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and as the No. 9 overall recruit in the state of Kansas, per Rivals … Played for head coach Dutton Abram at Ottawa High School … Suffered a season-ending injury in 2025 after playing two games … Rated as a top returning 4A player by Sports in Kansas in 2025 … As a junior, he scored 13 touchdowns (7 receiving, 4 rushing, 2 kick return), while catching 27 passes for 609 yards and rushing 24 times for 233 yards … Also played defense, recording 62 tackles, 1 interception and 12 pass breakups in 2024 … Runs track at Ottawa High School, where he broke a 33-year-old school record in the 100 meters and the Kansas 4A State record in the 200 meters … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Nebraska and more.&nbsp;

Son of Doug Sims and Brenda Sims … Has two sisters, Laura and Ali.

Tyren Parker, Wide Receiver, 6’3”, 185 lbs., Shawnee Heights HS, Topeka, Kan.

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals, 247sports and ESPN and is ranked as the No. 10 overall recruit in the state of Kansas, per Rivals … Played at Shawnee Heights High School under head coach Jason Swift … In 2025, he caught 24 passes for 569 yards and 3 touchdowns, before suffering an injury … As a junior, recorded 50 receptions and 11 touchdowns, accumulating 1,182 all-purpose yards … Defensively, recorded 48 tackles, 2 interceptions and 5 pass breakups in 2024 … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Iowa State, Nebraska and more.

Son of Jonathan Parker and Carla Parker … Has three siblings, Avery, Tyrece and Tyson.

Kaden Snyder, Offensive Line, 6’6”, 290 lbs., Salina Central HS, Salina, Kan.

Rated as a 4-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Kansas by both outlets … Played under head coach Mark Sandbo at Salina Central High School, where the Mustangs led a 12-1 record and won the program’s first KSHSAA 5A State Championship in 2025 … Also plays basketball and track and field … All-League in basketball and a state qualifier in track and field in 2025 … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Nebraska and more.

Son of Matt Snyder and Tiffany Snyder … Has two siblings.&nbsp;

Jaylen Mason, Quarterback, 6’2”, 205 lbs., Northwest HS, Wichita, Kan.

Rated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and as the No. 14 player in the state of Kansas by both outlets … Played at Northwest High School in Wichita, Kansas, under head coach Steve Martin … Led the Grizzlies to a 9-2 record in 2025, including an appearance in the KSHSAA 6A State quarterfinals … In 2025, completed 131-of-204 passing for 1,944 yards and 21 touchdowns, while also rushing for 492 yards on 90 carries and two touchdowns … As a junior, he threw for 1,977 yards, 24 TDs, and 3 INTs on 107-for-195 passing, while rushing for 645 yards and 9 TDs on 5.7 yards per carry in 11 games … Had a breakout season as a sophomore, passing for 1,205 yards, 16 touchdowns on 71-of-124 passing and rushing for 178 yards and 2 touchdowns … Gained varsity experience as a freshman, rushing for 254 yards and two touchdowns … Chose Kansas over offers from Iowa State, Liberty and others.

Son of Mike Mason and Ambria Malone … Has two siblings, Peyton and Makylah.

Jack Utz, Tight End, 6’5”, 225 lbs., Platte County HS, Kansas City, Mo.

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 12 player in the state of Missouri, per Rivals … Played under his father, head coach Bill Utz at Platte County High School … Named MFCA Class 5 All-State in 2024 … Led the Pirates to the MSHSAA Class 5 State Championship in 2025 … Helped Platte County to a 14-0 record and state championship in 2024 … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Nebraska, Iowa State and UCF, among others.&nbsp;

Son of Bill Utz and Shauna Utz … Has one sister Alexis.

Kevin Sullivan, Tight End, 6’6”, 220 lbs., Rockhurst HS, Kansas City, Mo.

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 15 player in Missouri, per Rivals … Played tight end and defensive end at Rockhurst High School under head coach Kelly Donohoe … Helped the Hawklets to a 9-3 record in 2025 … Also plays basketball at Rockhurst … Chose Kansas over offers from Iowa State, Arizona State, Arkansas, BYU and more.

Son of John Sullivan and Gretchen Sullivan … Has 3 brothers Declan, Riley and Blaise.&nbsp;

Hunter Higgins, Defensive End, 6’5”, 254 lbs., Maize South HS, Wichita, Kan.

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 6 recruit in the state of Kansas according to 247sports … Coached by Brent Pfeifer at Maize South High School in Wichita … As a junior, he led Maize South to the 5A Regionals, totaling 13 sacks, 62 tackles and 10 tackles-for-loss on the season … Chose Kansas over offers from Michigan, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Kansas State, among others.

Son of Brian Higgins and Ami Higgins ... Has three siblings Parker, Taylor and Haylee.

Kaden Moody, Offensive Line, 6’6”, 300 lbs., Broken Arrow HS, Broken Arrow, Okla.

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Rivals has him ranked as the No. 15 recruit in the state of Oklahoma … Played for head coach Travis Hill at Broken Arrow High School…&nbsp; Finished the 2025 season at 9-3 and an appearance in the OSAA Class 6A semifinals … Didn’t allow a sack in 11 games played at left tackle in 2024 … Played on both the offensive and defensive line … Chose Kansas over offers from Utah, Purdue, Texas Tech and more.

Nakwaine Carter, Defensive line, 6’1”, 270 lbs., Southmoore HS, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 10 recruit in the state of Oklahoma according to Rivals … Played for head coaches Brett Jones and Jake Monden at Southmoore High School … The SaberCats finished with a 6-6 record and an appearance in the OSAA Class 6A playoffs in 2025 … Also wrestled at Southmoore, compiling a 26-14 record in the 285-pound weight class … Chose Kansas over offers from Iowa State, Houston, Kansas State, Utah and more.

Son of Zaneta Carter … Has two sisters.

Corbin Glasco, Wide Receiver, 5’9”, 180 lbs., John H. Guyer HS, Denton, Texas

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 192 wide receiver in the country according to Rivals … Coached by Reid Heim at Denton Guyer High School … Led the Wildcats to an 11-2 record in 2025 and an appearance in the Texas 6A D2 semifinals … Also competes in track and field at Denton Guyer, running a 10.33 in the 100 meters and a 22.61 in the 200 meters … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Louisiana, Arkansas State and more.

Son of Tony Glasco and Gena Glasco ... Has three siblings, Kambel, Kindal and Cooper.

Joseph Credit, Linebacker, 6’1”, 220 lbs., Pearland HS, Pearland, Texas

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 85 linebacker in the 2026 class, according to Rivals … Coached by BJ Gotte at Pearland High School … Led the Oilers to an 11-1 record and an appearance in the Texas UIL 6A D1 playoffs … Named District MVP and Houston TD Club in 2025 … Totaled over 100 tackles, 29 tackles-for-loss, 9 sacks, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries as a senior … As a junior in 2024, led Pearland with 78 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss and 5 sacks in 12 games … In 2023, compiled 74 tackles, 6 sacks, 1 interception an d 2 blocked punts … Also runs track at Pearland … Chose Kansas over offers from SMU, TCU, Houston, Texas A&amp;M and others.

Son of Andre Credit and Griselda Cavazos … Has 2 siblings, Jaden and Kai.&nbsp;

Josh Galbreath, Linebacker, 6’3”, 205 lbs., Lawrence HS, Lawrence, Kan.

Rated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 7 recruit in the state of Kansas per 247sports … Coached by Jason Thoren and Clint Bowen at Lawrence High School … Named First Team All-Sunflower League in 2025…Recorded 77 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble as a senior … Also played wide receiver for the Lions … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Iowa State, Illinois, Michigan and more.

Son of Eric Galbreath and Renita Galbreath … Has two siblings … His father, Eric, played football at Kansas under head coach Glen Mason.

Draeden Punt, Defensive End, 6’7”, 220 lbs., MOC-Floyd Valley HS, Orange City, Iowa

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 8 recruit in the state of Iowa and the No. 64 defensive end nationally by Rivals … Coached by Grant Hegstad at MOC-Floyd Valley … Named to the Des Moines Register’s All-State First Team … Helped the Dutchmen to a 5-4 record in 2025 … As a junior, recorded 28 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles-for-loss, leading the Dutchmen to a state playoff qualification … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.

Son of Steven Punt and Jessica Punt … Has three sisters, Makaydra, Ava, and Byree and one brother, Keenan.

Trey Brown, Cornerback, 6’0”, 180 lbs., Sierra Canyon HS, Chatsworth, Calif.

Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Rivals ranks him as the No. 65 player in the state of California and the No. 118 cornerback in the country … Coached by Sierra Canyon head coach Jon Ellinghouse … Led Sierra Canyon to a 10-1 record and an appearance in the CIF quarterfinals in 2025 … Chose Kansas over offers from Florida, Penn State and Tennessee, among others.

LAWRENCE, Kan. --&nbsp;Kansas Football head coach&nbsp;Lance Leipold&nbsp;announced the addition of 17 high school players who signed with the Jayhawks on the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday.Kansas’ signing class includes Kory Amachree (Haslett, Mich.), Trey Brown (Chatsworth, Calif.), Nakwaine Carter (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Joseph Credit (Pearland, Texas), Josh Galbreath (Lawrence, Kan.), Corbin Glasco (Denton, Texas), Hunter Higgins (Wichita, Kan.), Jaylen Mason (Wichita, Kan.), Malachi Mills (Carmel, Ind.), Kaden Moody (Broken Arrow, Okla.), Tyren Parker (Topeka, Kan.), Draeden Punt (Orange City, Iowa), Robert Reddick (Indianapolis, Ind.), Nate Sims (Ottawa, Kan.), Kaden Snyder (Salina, Kan.), Kevin Sullivan (Kansas City, Mo.) and Jack Utz (Kansas City, Mo.).Kansas’ signees hail from eight different states, including six players from Kansas, two players from Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas and one player from California, Iowa and Michigan. The six signees from the state of Kansas are the most in a KU signing class since 2018, while it is the highest-rated in-state signing class in more than 10 years.Among Kansas’ signees, 10 are on the offensive side of the ball while seven are on the defensive side. Kansas’ highest targeted positions were offensive line and wide receivers (3), while the Jayhawks added two cornerbacks, linebackers and tight ends and one quarterback and running back.Learn more about Kansas’ 2026 signing class below or by&nbsp;<a href="https://kuathletics.com/signingday/football/football/5/" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.Kory Amachree, Running Back, 6’0”, 205 lbs., Haslett HS, Haslett, Mich.High SchoolRated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Played under head coach Brad Thomas at Haslett High School … Earned All-State recognition as a junior, rushing for 1,102 yards and 18 touchdowns in six games before suffering a season-ending injury … Led the Vikings to an 8-3 record in 2025 and an appearance in the MHSAA Division 4 District Final … Rated the No. 9 player in Michigan according to Rivals and 247 … Chose Kansas over offers from Indiana, Michigan State, Pitt, Duke and more.PersonalSon of Opuene (Oh-pew-eh-nay) and Karen Amachree … Father, Opuene played football at Michigan State, where he met Karen … Has two siblings, including older sister Kaema and older brother Nakai … Kaema plays soccer at Toledo, while Nakai plays football at Bowling Green.&nbsp;Malachi Mills, Offensive Line, 6’5”, 301 lbs., Westfield HS, Carmel, Ind.High SchoolRated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and is the No. 2 offensive tackle in the state of Indiana by both services … Played under head coach Josh Miracle at Westfield High School, where he helped them to an 11-3 overall record in 2025 and 12-2 record in 2024, including back-to-back appearances in the Indiana 6A State Championship … Was named Preseason All-State by Indiana Preps in 2025 … Current Jayhawk, Cole Ballard also attended Westfield High School … Chose Kansas over offers from Western Michigan, Akron, Florida Atlantic and more.PersonalSon of Jeremy Mills and Sarah Mills.Robert Reddick, Cornerback, 6’2”, 175 lbs., Ben Davis HS, Indianapolis, Ind.High SchoolRated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and is the No. 28 recruit out of the state of Indiana, per Rivals … Played for head coach Russ Mann at Ben Davis High School … Named to the IndyStar high school football Super Team … As a junior, he recorded 33 tackles and 3 pass breakups … Also played basketball at Ben Davis, helping the Giants to a 17-9 record in 2025 … Chose Kansas over offers from Purdue, Illinois, West Virginia and more.PersonalSon of Roland Reddick and Sherrita Coleman … Is one of seven siblings.Nate Sims, Wide Receiver, 6’1”, 180 lbs., Ottawa HS, Ottawa, Kan.High SchoolRated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and as the No. 9 overall recruit in the state of Kansas, per Rivals … Played for head coach Dutton Abram at Ottawa High School … Suffered a season-ending injury in 2025 after playing two games … Rated as a top returning 4A player by Sports in Kansas in 2025 … As a junior, he scored 13 touchdowns (7 receiving, 4 rushing, 2 kick return), while catching 27 passes for 609 yards and rushing 24 times for 233 yards … Also played defense, recording 62 tackles, 1 interception and 12 pass breakups in 2024 … Runs track at Ottawa High School, where he broke a 33-year-old school record in the 100 meters and the Kansas 4A State record in the 200 meters … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Nebraska and more.&nbsp;PersonalSon of Doug Sims and Brenda Sims … Has two sisters, Laura and Ali.Tyren Parker, Wide Receiver, 6’3”, 185 lbs., Shawnee Heights HS, Topeka, Kan.High SchoolRated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals, 247sports and ESPN and is ranked as the No. 10 overall recruit in the state of Kansas, per Rivals … Played at Shawnee Heights High School under head coach Jason Swift … In 2025, he caught 24 passes for 569 yards and 3 touchdowns, before suffering an injury … As a junior, recorded 50 receptions and 11 touchdowns, accumulating 1,182 all-purpose yards … Defensively, recorded 48 tackles, 2 interceptions and 5 pass breakups in 2024 … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Iowa State, Nebraska and more.PersonalSon of Jonathan Parker and Carla Parker … Has three siblings, Avery, Tyrece and Tyson.Kaden Snyder, Offensive Line, 6’6”, 290 lbs., Salina Central HS, Salina, Kan.High SchoolRated as a 4-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the state of Kansas by both outlets … Played under head coach Mark Sandbo at Salina Central High School, where the Mustangs led a 12-1 record and won the program’s first KSHSAA 5A State Championship in 2025 … Also plays basketball and track and field … All-League in basketball and a state qualifier in track and field in 2025 … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Nebraska and more.PersonalSon of Matt Snyder and Tiffany Snyder … Has two siblings.&nbsp;Jaylen Mason, Quarterback, 6’2”, 205 lbs., Northwest HS, Wichita, Kan.High SchoolRated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports and as the No. 14 player in the state of Kansas by both outlets … Played at Northwest High School in Wichita, Kansas, under head coach Steve Martin … Led the Grizzlies to a 9-2 record in 2025, including an appearance in the KSHSAA 6A State quarterfinals … In 2025, completed 131-of-204 passing for 1,944 yards and 21 touchdowns, while also rushing for 492 yards on 90 carries and two touchdowns … As a junior, he threw for 1,977 yards, 24 TDs, and 3 INTs on 107-for-195 passing, while rushing for 645 yards and 9 TDs on 5.7 yards per carry in 11 games … Had a breakout season as a sophomore, passing for 1,205 yards, 16 touchdowns on 71-of-124 passing and rushing for 178 yards and 2 touchdowns … Gained varsity experience as a freshman, rushing for 254 yards and two touchdowns … Chose Kansas over offers from Iowa State, Liberty and others.PersonalSon of Mike Mason and Ambria Malone … Has two siblings, Peyton and Makylah.Jack Utz, Tight End, 6’5”, 225 lbs., Platte County HS, Kansas City, Mo.High School&nbsp;Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 12 player in the state of Missouri, per Rivals … Played under his father, head coach Bill Utz at Platte County High School … Named MFCA Class 5 All-State in 2024 … Led the Pirates to the MSHSAA Class 5 State Championship in 2025 … Helped Platte County to a 14-0 record and state championship in 2024 … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Nebraska, Iowa State and UCF, among others.&nbsp;PersonalSon of Bill Utz and Shauna Utz … Has one sister Alexis.Kevin Sullivan, Tight End, 6’6”, 220 lbs., Rockhurst HS, Kansas City, Mo.High SchoolRated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 15 player in Missouri, per Rivals … Played tight end and defensive end at Rockhurst High School under head coach Kelly Donohoe … Helped the Hawklets to a 9-3 record in 2025 … Also plays basketball at Rockhurst … Chose Kansas over offers from Iowa State, Arizona State, Arkansas, BYU and more.PersonalSon of John Sullivan and Gretchen Sullivan … Has 3 brothers Declan, Riley and Blaise.&nbsp;Hunter Higgins, Defensive End, 6’5”, 254 lbs., Maize South HS, Wichita, Kan.High SchoolRated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 6 recruit in the state of Kansas according to 247sports … Coached by Brent Pfeifer at Maize South High School in Wichita … As a junior, he led Maize South to the 5A Regionals, totaling 13 sacks, 62 tackles and 10 tackles-for-loss on the season … Chose Kansas over offers from Michigan, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Kansas State, among others.PersonalSon of Brian Higgins and Ami Higgins ... Has three siblings Parker, Taylor and Haylee.Kaden Moody, Offensive Line, 6’6”, 300 lbs., Broken Arrow HS, Broken Arrow, Okla.High SchoolRated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Rivals has him ranked as the No. 15 recruit in the state of Oklahoma … Played for head coach Travis Hill at Broken Arrow High School…&nbsp; Finished the 2025 season at 9-3 and an appearance in the OSAA Class 6A semifinals … Didn’t allow a sack in 11 games played at left tackle in 2024 … Played on both the offensive and defensive line … Chose Kansas over offers from Utah, Purdue, Texas Tech and more.PersonalGrandson of Steve Moody and Renee Moody.Nakwaine Carter, Defensive line, 6’1”, 270 lbs., Southmoore HS, Oklahoma City, Okla.High School&nbsp;Rated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 10 recruit in the state of Oklahoma according to Rivals … Played for head coaches Brett Jones and Jake Monden at Southmoore High School … The SaberCats finished with a 6-6 record and an appearance in the OSAA Class 6A playoffs in 2025 … Also wrestled at Southmoore, compiling a 26-14 record in the 285-pound weight class … Chose Kansas over offers from Iowa State, Houston, Kansas State, Utah and more.PersonalSon of Zaneta Carter … Has two sisters.Corbin Glasco, Wide Receiver, 5’9”, 180 lbs., John H. Guyer HS, Denton, TexasHigh SchoolRated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 192 wide receiver in the country according to Rivals … Coached by Reid Heim at Denton Guyer High School … Led the Wildcats to an 11-2 record in 2025 and an appearance in the Texas 6A D2 semifinals … Also competes in track and field at Denton Guyer, running a 10.33 in the 100 meters and a 22.61 in the 200 meters … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Louisiana, Arkansas State and more.PersonalSon of Tony Glasco and Gena Glasco ... Has three siblings, Kambel, Kindal and Cooper.Joseph Credit, Linebacker, 6’1”, 220 lbs., Pearland HS, Pearland, TexasHigh SchoolRated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 85 linebacker in the 2026 class, according to Rivals … Coached by BJ Gotte at Pearland High School … Led the Oilers to an 11-1 record and an appearance in the Texas UIL 6A D1 playoffs … Named District MVP and Houston TD Club in 2025 … Totaled over 100 tackles, 29 tackles-for-loss, 9 sacks, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries as a senior … As a junior in 2024, led Pearland with 78 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss and 5 sacks in 12 games … In 2023, compiled 74 tackles, 6 sacks, 1 interception an d 2 blocked punts … Also runs track at Pearland … Chose Kansas over offers from SMU, TCU, Houston, Texas A&amp;M and others.PersonalSon of Andre Credit and Griselda Cavazos … Has 2 siblings, Jaden and Kai.&nbsp;Josh Galbreath, Linebacker, 6’3”, 205 lbs., Lawrence HS, Lawrence, Kan.High SchoolRated a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 7 recruit in the state of Kansas per 247sports … Coached by Jason Thoren and Clint Bowen at Lawrence High School … Named First Team All-Sunflower League in 2025…Recorded 77 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble as a senior … Also played wide receiver for the Lions … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Iowa State, Illinois, Michigan and more.PersonalSon of Eric Galbreath and Renita Galbreath … Has two siblings … His father, Eric, played football at Kansas under head coach Glen Mason.Draeden Punt, Defensive End, 6’7”, 220 lbs., MOC-Floyd Valley HS, Orange City, IowaHigh SchoolRated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Ranked as the No. 8 recruit in the state of Iowa and the No. 64 defensive end nationally by Rivals … Coached by Grant Hegstad at MOC-Floyd Valley … Named to the Des Moines Register’s All-State First Team … Helped the Dutchmen to a 5-4 record in 2025 … As a junior, recorded 28 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles-for-loss, leading the Dutchmen to a state playoff qualification … Chose Kansas over offers from Kansas State, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.PersonalSon of Steven Punt and Jessica Punt … Has three sisters, Makaydra, Ava, and Byree and one brother, Keenan.Trey Brown, Cornerback, 6’0”, 180 lbs., Sierra Canyon HS, Chatsworth, Calif.High SchoolRated as a 3-star recruit by Rivals and 247sports … Rivals ranks him as the No. 65 player in the state of California and the No. 118 cornerback in the country … Coached by Sierra Canyon head coach Jon Ellinghouse … Led Sierra Canyon to a 10-1 record and an appearance in the CIF quarterfinals in 2025 … Chose Kansas over offers from Florida, Penn State and Tennessee, among others.Personal

🏈 Kansas Football Unveils 2026 Signing Class

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Quotes

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“The guys that will not practice today are (Chris) Roland-Wallace with his back, he is making progress. Josh Simmons ended up having surgery on that wrist for a fracture and a dislocation, he’ll go on IR. Then we’ll just see about the recovery on that (and) where it goes from there. Then Trey (Smith) and Jawaan (Taylor) won’t practice today, but they’re making progress going forward. Look forward to the challenge of playing the Texans (a) good football team. (Texans Head Coach) DeMeco (Ryans) has done a great job down there with that crew, and so we know we have to have a good week of practice, and the guys were in here today beginning that part. With that, time’s yours – Esa Pole will take that spot, he’ll be the one elevated.”

Q: How disappointing is it for Josh Simmons and all he’s gone through this season?

REID:&nbsp;“The kid (Josh Simmons) loves to play football. He’s down about that part. But he’s upbeat, the surgery went well, which was a real positive. He feels good about that. Then it’s just a matter of coming back. He did a great job with his knee coming back. He’s a worker, so whatever he can do to rehab it, he’s going to do. That’s just how he rolls.”

Q: Are you hoping to have Josh Simmons for the postseason?

REID:&nbsp;“We’ll see how it goes. They’ve got to wait just a little bit on that Herbie (Teope) and see how that goes with his recovery, but there’s always that chance.”

Q: How have you seen Jaylon Moore and Wanya Morris step up?

REID:&nbsp;“One positive is two of the three of them played against them (Texans) last year (and) did a good job. They know what they’re up against. That’s a great defensive front – great defense. I mean all three levels are really good, and they’re number one in a lot of categories there defensively. But those guys are getting themselves ready to go.”

Q: Is Jaylon Moore going to be the first man up for the left tackle position or right tackle?

REID:&nbsp;“We’ll, see what happens with injury guys first. But yeah, he’ll (Jaylon Moore) probably be at the right tackle and Wanya (Morris) at the left if that’s the way it went.”

Q: How important is Creed Humphrey to the offensive line?

REID:&nbsp;“All pro, he’s (Creed Humphrey) a great player there and a great person. (He’s) stable so you’re going to get the same thing every day. He’s going to prep the same way every day, and he’s dirty tough, strong and smart.”

Q:&nbsp;Will you guys do anything different for execution within the fourth quarter?

REID:&nbsp;“We need to take care of some of the little things, the penalty things. They take you out of drives, so you’re not scrambling as you go there. You have got to clean that up. Some of that you have to give the guys the right plays to try to execute to their strengths. So coaching is part of it, playing is a part of it and we all have a piece of that pie. You show that against good teams, you can’t have this discrepancy distance between penalties, penalties (and) your penalties that shouldn’t happen that way in a football game. Right or wrong. I’m not saying they’re all correct, but I’m just saying one team has a bunch and the other team – that’s not good for anybody.”

Q: What was the message to the team as you approach the last five games?

REID:&nbsp;“It buys coaches time to go back and give them some answers to things, which is a positive and let’s go. You’re in the month of December and you’re still in it, so let’s go. That’s what’s important.”

Q: How do you get the pass rush going?

REID:&nbsp;“I can’t tell you exactly but we’re going to try and make it better. To start with you have got to win some individual battles and there are other things that (Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags has that he uses there too.”

Q: What specifically is it about Houston’s defense that has allowed them to play well?

REID:&nbsp;“Well, it starts up front. They have got an active front. I think their linebackers likewise are tuned in. They can run, tackle (and) are very sound that way. Their back end, likewise, they’ve got talent on the back end. All three levels. They are solid. I think they all work together and have done a nice job.”

Q: Why is it important to maintain positivity right now?

REID:&nbsp;“I’m big on reality, what’s real, why are we where we are (and) what can we do to fix that. That’s what I look at and try to give something – they have something they can work on. Likewise, as a coach that’s how I look at it for myself and the coaches. Where are the problems? Then let’s work on fixing those and if you do that it takes your energy to get it right and that’s what we’re striving to do.”

Q:&nbsp;What’s the reality of the postseason?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, that we’re really close. We just have to take care of business. Whatever I say here or whatever I say – it’s what you do and that’s where you’re at and you have got to do it and fix the issue because we’re very close.”

Q:&nbsp;Could we see Nazeeh Johnson back before the end of the season?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we’ll have to see on that Matt (Derrick). There’s always that chance, but we will have to see where that goes.”

Q:&nbsp;Would you guys like to get Esa Pole back here?

REID:&nbsp;“We thought we saw some talent there and he (Esa Pole) knows the scheme obviously. We thought there was some growth. He could be a guy that works in somewhere.”

Q:&nbsp;How do you describe the team’s attitude?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“More than anything, we just have to execute at a higher level. I thought we’ve done a lot of good things, but at the same time, we’ve made a lot of mistakes that we haven’t been able to overcome. We have to be better in those bigger moments (and) not make those mistakes. At the end of the day, go prove it. We have to prove it on game day, and that’s something that I believe we can do.”

Q:&nbsp;On his confidence in the backup offensive linemen.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“The guys have played. Obviously, we’ll go through the week and see where we’re at the with guys that are a little banged up but you have got to give respect to where it’s deserved, and those guys (Texans) have a great defensive line. We’ll try to do the best we can, as getting the ball out of my hand, running the football, and then whenever there’s shots down the field, you have to be able to hit them. Standing in the pocket and making those throws against a really good defense.”

Q:&nbsp;Do you rely on past experiences to pull you out of this situation?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, you can utilize some things. We’ve played in a lot of big games, so knowing that the speed of the game speeds up and the moment’s bigger and you have to settle yourself and go out there and play your best football. I don’t know if we’ve been in this situation this early in the season. I think just learning from it together, building together and then using what we can use from prior seasons to hopefully make a run at this thing and try and get ourselves to the playoffs and see where we can go from there.”

Q:&nbsp;Is there something specific you can work on to thrive in those big moments?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“You can learn from it but at the end of the day you have to make plays and that’s stuff that we haven’t done consistently enough. There have been games where we have and we’ve won and there have been games where we haven’t. Just having to make those plays in the big moments will get you those wins.”

Q:&nbsp;Are you going to have to be more of a dual threat on Sunday night?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“You’re going to have to utilize them (running ability), utilize everything. Not just my legs, you have to utilize everything you have to go out there and win. This is a really good football team that’s playing really good football right now and has a really good defense. We’re going to have to throw it all out there and find a way to win. This will be a big game for us to showcase who we are and who we think we can be moving on the rest of the season.”

Q:&nbsp;What signs do you see to this team being close?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“If you look at every game that we’ve lost this year, we’ve been right in it up until the end, but we haven’t made those plays. We’re definitely close, but like I’ve said these past few weeks, we can be close, but you can’t be close for too long, you have to go out there and make it happen. I think we have the guys to do that, but we have to go out there and prove it. It’s another opportunity for us to go out there and prove it this weekend.”

Q:&nbsp;On his time off and communication with Head Coach Andy Reid.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I’m always talking to (Head) Coach (Andy Reid). Obviously, we’re in a spot in the season where you can have some time off, but you’re looking ahead at how to get yourself better to try and make a run. I’ll talk to all the coaches about things that I see and things I think we can continue to get better and better at. At the end of the day, they’re (coaching staff) going to do what’s best for us and put us in the best situation to succeed and I’ll give as much input as I can to help with that, but I trust they’re going to go out there and put us in that position.”

Q:&nbsp;What is the biggest challenge with the Houston Texans defense?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“You have to match their intensity. I think that’s the biggest thing. Obviously, d-line’s good, linebackers (are) good and the DB’s (are) good. I think what makes them who they are is how hard they play. Every single snap they’re flying around. They’re trying to make plays happen, they’re trying to intercept the football or trying to knock the football out (and) they’re trying to make big hits. We got to match that intensity as an offense (and) as a team in order to go out there and get a win.”

Q:&nbsp;How tough is it for the veterans who expect success and have had so much success?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think it’s tough in a sense that we like to win. I know we all know it’s a process, and we all know we have to continue to give ourselves a chance and continue to get better but when you have a lot of guys that like to win, it’s tough when you lose. We’ll continue to push. I think that’s one thing that makes us great is that no one’s hanging their head. Everybody’s ready to go out there and try and prove ourselves this next week. This is another great opportunity. It’s a great opportunity at (GEHA Field at) Arrowhead (Stadium) to showcase who we think we can be the rest of the this season, but it’s going to start with Sunday.”

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“He’s (Creed Humphrey) a leader man. He’s someone that knows what it takes in order to go out there and have success, and he pushes other guys to match that level. A great person but a great football player and a great leader on this team and I’m glad that’s the guy that’s going to lead the offensive line.”

Q: What’s the challenge for the offensive line this week?

HUMPHREY:&nbsp;“For us, whoever is going to be in the game, they’re going to be ready to roll. So, for me it’s just making sure the communication is good, and everybody is on the same page, and everybody is ready to play.”

Q: What can you tell us about Houston’s defense?

HUMPHREY:&nbsp;“Yeah, very talented all across the board. All three levels of the defense (are) very talented (and) present a good challenge. They have great pass rushers, great players inside, great linebackers, great secondary. It presents a good challenge, and the guys are excited for it. We’re ready to get in here and work throughout this week and get the game plan figured out and show up on Sunday ready to play.”

Q: How important is the message that the “ship’s not sinking”?

HUMPHREY:&nbsp;“I think it’s huge. Like I said, all the games have been close. It’s a few plays here and there, and we’d be looking at different results. So, for us, it’s just about making sure we’re coming in here and being consistent and executing when we need to execute.”

Q:&nbsp;On the position of the team and confidence in postseason play.

MCDUFFIE:&nbsp;“We’ve been here before. (Head) Coach (Andy Reid) is always bringing out this saying where ‘December to remember’ (and) you need to play your best football in December. Just the attitude around here is understanding where we’re at. We have a shot; we’re still in the hunt. We’ll just take it week by week and game by game and make sure we go out there and execute our game plan so that we do have a shot when it comes to playoffs.”

Q:&nbsp;How does the team fix all of the little things?

MCDUFFIE:&nbsp;“I think each group; defense, offense (and) special teams. Guys have to clean it up on their own. When you look at the games where we do really good, it’s a cohesive unit. Everybody’s playing on the same court, everybody’s doing their responsibility at a high level, and we have success that way and when guys come in and one person makes a mistake and one person over here makes a mistake and it kind of has that trickling effect, I feel like that’s sometimes when we get in trouble. Like I said, the game plan that we have, the coaches that we have and just the overall locker room that we have, the guys understand. The guys know. There isn’t anything that we hang our heads at and just try to make excuses about, we just attack each week as best as we can.”

Q:&nbsp;What have you seen from the Texans’ offense?

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesDecember 3, 2025OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“The guys that will not practice today are (Chris) Roland-Wallace with his back, he is making progress. Josh Simmons ended up having surgery on that wrist for a fracture and a dislocation, he’ll go on IR. Then we’ll just see about the recovery on that (and) where it goes from there. Then Trey (Smith) and Jawaan (Taylor) won’t practice today, but they’re making progress going forward. Look forward to the challenge of playing the Texans (a) good football team. (Texans Head Coach) DeMeco (Ryans) has done a great job down there with that crew, and so we know we have to have a good week of practice, and the guys were in here today beginning that part. With that, time’s yours – Esa Pole will take that spot, he’ll be the one elevated.”Q: How disappointing is it for Josh Simmons and all he’s gone through this season?REID:&nbsp;“The kid (Josh Simmons) loves to play football. He’s down about that part. But he’s upbeat, the surgery went well, which was a real positive. He feels good about that. Then it’s just a matter of coming back. He did a great job with his knee coming back. He’s a worker, so whatever he can do to rehab it, he’s going to do. That’s just how he rolls.”Q: Are you hoping to have Josh Simmons for the postseason?REID:&nbsp;“We’ll see how it goes. They’ve got to wait just a little bit on that Herbie (Teope) and see how that goes with his recovery, but there’s always that chance.”Q: How have you seen Jaylon Moore and Wanya Morris step up?REID:&nbsp;“One positive is two of the three of them played against them (Texans) last year (and) did a good job. They know what they’re up against. That’s a great defensive front – great defense. I mean all three levels are really good, and they’re number one in a lot of categories there defensively. But those guys are getting themselves ready to go.”Q: Is Jaylon Moore going to be the first man up for the left tackle position or right tackle?REID:&nbsp;“We’ll, see what happens with injury guys first. But yeah, he’ll (Jaylon Moore) probably be at the right tackle and Wanya (Morris) at the left if that’s the way it went.”Q: How important is Creed Humphrey to the offensive line?REID:&nbsp;“All pro, he’s (Creed Humphrey) a great player there and a great person. (He’s) stable so you’re going to get the same thing every day. He’s going to prep the same way every day, and he’s dirty tough, strong and smart.”Q:&nbsp;Will you guys do anything different for execution within the fourth quarter?REID:&nbsp;“We need to take care of some of the little things, the penalty things. They take you out of drives, so you’re not scrambling as you go there. You have got to clean that up. Some of that you have to give the guys the right plays to try to execute to their strengths. So coaching is part of it, playing is a part of it and we all have a piece of that pie. You show that against good teams, you can’t have this discrepancy distance between penalties, penalties (and) your penalties that shouldn’t happen that way in a football game. Right or wrong. I’m not saying they’re all correct, but I’m just saying one team has a bunch and the other team – that’s not good for anybody.”Q: What was the message to the team as you approach the last five games?REID:&nbsp;“It buys coaches time to go back and give them some answers to things, which is a positive and let’s go. You’re in the month of December and you’re still in it, so let’s go. That’s what’s important.”Q: How do you get the pass rush going?REID:&nbsp;“I can’t tell you exactly but we’re going to try and make it better. To start with you have got to win some individual battles and there are other things that (Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags has that he uses there too.”Q: What specifically is it about Houston’s defense that has allowed them to play well?REID:&nbsp;“Well, it starts up front. They have got an active front. I think their linebackers likewise are tuned in. They can run, tackle (and) are very sound that way. Their back end, likewise, they’ve got talent on the back end. All three levels. They are solid. I think they all work together and have done a nice job.”Q: Why is it important to maintain positivity right now?REID:&nbsp;“I’m big on reality, what’s real, why are we where we are (and) what can we do to fix that. That’s what I look at and try to give something – they have something they can work on. Likewise, as a coach that’s how I look at it for myself and the coaches. Where are the problems? Then let’s work on fixing those and if you do that it takes your energy to get it right and that’s what we’re striving to do.”Q:&nbsp;What’s the reality of the postseason?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, that we’re really close. We just have to take care of business. Whatever I say here or whatever I say – it’s what you do and that’s where you’re at and you have got to do it and fix the issue because we’re very close.”Q:&nbsp;Could we see Nazeeh Johnson back before the end of the season?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we’ll have to see on that Matt (Derrick). There’s always that chance, but we will have to see where that goes.”Q:&nbsp;Would you guys like to get Esa Pole back here?REID:&nbsp;“We thought we saw some talent there and he (Esa Pole) knows the scheme obviously. We thought there was some growth. He could be a guy that works in somewhere.”Chiefs Player QuotesDecember 3, 2025QB PATRICK MAHOMESQ:&nbsp;How do you describe the team’s attitude?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“More than anything, we just have to execute at a higher level. I thought we’ve done a lot of good things, but at the same time, we’ve made a lot of mistakes that we haven’t been able to overcome. We have to be better in those bigger moments (and) not make those mistakes. At the end of the day, go prove it. We have to prove it on game day, and that’s something that I believe we can do.”Q:&nbsp;On his confidence in the backup offensive linemen.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“The guys have played. Obviously, we’ll go through the week and see where we’re at the with guys that are a little banged up but you have got to give respect to where it’s deserved, and those guys (Texans) have a great defensive line. We’ll try to do the best we can, as getting the ball out of my hand, running the football, and then whenever there’s shots down the field, you have to be able to hit them. Standing in the pocket and making those throws against a really good defense.”Q:&nbsp;Do you rely on past experiences to pull you out of this situation?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, you can utilize some things. We’ve played in a lot of big games, so knowing that the speed of the game speeds up and the moment’s bigger and you have to settle yourself and go out there and play your best football. I don’t know if we’ve been in this situation this early in the season. I think just learning from it together, building together and then using what we can use from prior seasons to hopefully make a run at this thing and try and get ourselves to the playoffs and see where we can go from there.”Q:&nbsp;Is there something specific you can work on to thrive in those big moments?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“You can learn from it but at the end of the day you have to make plays and that’s stuff that we haven’t done consistently enough. There have been games where we have and we’ve won and there have been games where we haven’t. Just having to make those plays in the big moments will get you those wins.”Q:&nbsp;Are you going to have to be more of a dual threat on Sunday night?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“You’re going to have to utilize them (running ability), utilize everything. Not just my legs, you have to utilize everything you have to go out there and win. This is a really good football team that’s playing really good football right now and has a really good defense. We’re going to have to throw it all out there and find a way to win. This will be a big game for us to showcase who we are and who we think we can be moving on the rest of the season.”Q:&nbsp;What signs do you see to this team being close?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“If you look at every game that we’ve lost this year, we’ve been right in it up until the end, but we haven’t made those plays. We’re definitely close, but like I’ve said these past few weeks, we can be close, but you can’t be close for too long, you have to go out there and make it happen. I think we have the guys to do that, but we have to go out there and prove it. It’s another opportunity for us to go out there and prove it this weekend.”Q:&nbsp;On his time off and communication with Head Coach Andy Reid.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I’m always talking to (Head) Coach (Andy Reid). Obviously, we’re in a spot in the season where you can have some time off, but you’re looking ahead at how to get yourself better to try and make a run. I’ll talk to all the coaches about things that I see and things I think we can continue to get better and better at. At the end of the day, they’re (coaching staff) going to do what’s best for us and put us in the best situation to succeed and I’ll give as much input as I can to help with that, but I trust they’re going to go out there and put us in that position.”Q:&nbsp;What is the biggest challenge with the Houston Texans defense?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“You have to match their intensity. I think that’s the biggest thing. Obviously, d-line’s good, linebackers (are) good and the DB’s (are) good. I think what makes them who they are is how hard they play. Every single snap they’re flying around. They’re trying to make plays happen, they’re trying to intercept the football or trying to knock the football out (and) they’re trying to make big hits. We got to match that intensity as an offense (and) as a team in order to go out there and get a win.”Q:&nbsp;How tough is it for the veterans who expect success and have had so much success?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think it’s tough in a sense that we like to win. I know we all know it’s a process, and we all know we have to continue to give ourselves a chance and continue to get better but when you have a lot of guys that like to win, it’s tough when you lose. We’ll continue to push. I think that’s one thing that makes us great is that no one’s hanging their head. Everybody’s ready to go out there and try and prove ourselves this next week. This is another great opportunity. It’s a great opportunity at (GEHA Field at) Arrowhead (Stadium) to showcase who we think we can be the rest of the this season, but it’s going to start with Sunday.”Q:&nbsp;On Creed Humphrey.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“He’s (Creed Humphrey) a leader man. He’s someone that knows what it takes in order to go out there and have success, and he pushes other guys to match that level. A great person but a great football player and a great leader on this team and I’m glad that’s the guy that’s going to lead the offensive line.”C CREED HUMPHREYQ: What’s the challenge for the offensive line this week?HUMPHREY:&nbsp;“For us, whoever is going to be in the game, they’re going to be ready to roll. So, for me it’s just making sure the communication is good, and everybody is on the same page, and everybody is ready to play.”Q: What can you tell us about Houston’s defense?HUMPHREY:&nbsp;“Yeah, very talented all across the board. All three levels of the defense (are) very talented (and) present a good challenge. They have great pass rushers, great players inside, great linebackers, great secondary. It presents a good challenge, and the guys are excited for it. We’re ready to get in here and work throughout this week and get the game plan figured out and show up on Sunday ready to play.”Q: How important is the message that the “ship’s not sinking”?HUMPHREY:&nbsp;“I think it’s huge. Like I said, all the games have been close. It’s a few plays here and there, and we’d be looking at different results. So, for us, it’s just about making sure we’re coming in here and being consistent and executing when we need to execute.”CB TRENT MCDUFFIEQ:&nbsp;On the position of the team and confidence in postseason play.MCDUFFIE:&nbsp;“We’ve been here before. (Head) Coach (Andy Reid) is always bringing out this saying where ‘December to remember’ (and) you need to play your best football in December. Just the attitude around here is understanding where we’re at. We have a shot; we’re still in the hunt. We’ll just take it week by week and game by game and make sure we go out there and execute our game plan so that we do have a shot when it comes to playoffs.”Q:&nbsp;How does the team fix all of the little things?MCDUFFIE:&nbsp;“I think each group; defense, offense (and) special teams. Guys have to clean it up on their own. When you look at the games where we do really good, it’s a cohesive unit. Everybody’s playing on the same court, everybody’s doing their responsibility at a high level, and we have success that way and when guys come in and one person makes a mistake and one person over here makes a mistake and it kind of has that trickling effect, I feel like that’s sometimes when we get in trouble. Like I said, the game plan that we have, the coaches that we have and just the overall locker room that we have, the guys understand. The guys know. There isn’t anything that we hang our heads at and just try to make excuses about, we just attack each week as best as we can.”Q:&nbsp;What have you seen from the Texans’ offense?

Chiefs Quotes: 12-3-25

MANHATTAN, Kan. – After guiding the Wildcats to a 2022 Big 12 Championship and six bowl games in seven seasons, Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement from coaching on Wednesday afternoon.

“After many deep and thoughtful conversations with my family, we have decided that the time is right for me to retire from coaching,” said Klieman, the second-winningest coach in school history with 54 victories. “This decision was not taken lightly and was the culmination of many factors, including my own personal health. I absolutely love coaching the game of football and developing players into young men, but now is the time for me to step away and spend more time with Rhonda and our three kids. I truly am thankful to Gene Taylor for trusting me with this program in 2018, and we have accomplished many great things including winning the 2022 Big 12 Championship. K-State will always be a special part of our family’s story, and we will forever be Wildcats.”

The Wildcats’ 54 wins during Klieman’s seven-year tenure are the most among active Big 12 programs. K-State’s six total bowl appearances are tied for the most in the conference, while the Wildcats are one of two Big 12 programs to advance to the postseason each of the last five seasons. Additionally, Klieman kept the Governor’s Cup in Manhattan for seven-straight years and extended K-State’s winning streak over its in-state rival to 17-consecutive seasons.

“This has been an emotional day for myself, my family and Coach Klieman. Our friendship and family go back to when we first started working together at North Dakota State,” athletics director Gene Taylor said. “Chris Klieman has built a program and culture that embodies what it means to be a K-Stater. Following a legend was no easy task, and he quickly established himself as one of the best coaches in the Big 12 Conference and one of the most successful in our program’s history. He is a special person, and we have been fortunate to have him leading the young men in our program and being a first-class representative of Kansas State University. I will miss being able to work with Coach Klieman on a daily basis, and it has been an honor to do so the last several years. We wish him, Rhonda and the kids all the success and happiness they desire as they enter this next phase of their lives.”

“Coach Klieman is a person of tremendous character, and I appreciate his passion for his players and their success,” University President Dr. Richard Linton said. “Chris is a K-State Wildcat to his core. I am grateful for his dedication and leadership of our football program, and I wish Chris and his family well.”

Instilling a culture of selflessness, discipline, toughness and commitment during his time guiding the Wildcats, Klieman guided K-State to eight or more wins in five of his seven seasons, including five victories over teams ranked in the top 10 of the AP Top 25 – the most of any active Big 12 program since 2019 – while they have eight wins over top-20 teams since 2019 – tied for the second most among current Big 12 teams. He led the Wildcats to 10 wins in 2022 and nine wins in both 2023 and 2024, the longest streak of nine or more wins since the 1990s.

Klieman presided over 26 First Team All-American designations and eight total All-Americans in Felix Anudike-Uzomah (2021, 2022), Phillip Brooks (2020), Cooper Beebe (2022, 2023), Malik Knowles (2021, 2022), Randen Plattner (2022, 2023), Ben Sinnott (2023), Deuce Vaughn (2020, 2021, 2022) and Joshua Youngblood (2019).

Under Klieman’s guidance, Vaughn became the second player in school history to earn consecutive Consensus All-America honors when he picked up the accolades in 2021 and 2022, while Beebe was the first offensive lineman to be named a Consensus All-American when he earned the honor in 2023.

Klieman also overall 104 total All-Big 12 accolades with 2025 honors pending. Among those were the 2019 Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year (Youngblood), 2020 Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (Vaughn), 2021 Defensive Lineman of the Year (Anudike-Uzomah), 2022 Big 12 Defensive Player and Defensive Lineman of the Year (Anudike-Uzomah), 2022 and 2023 Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year (Beebe) and 2024 Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year (Bredan Mott).

Not only has Klieman’s tenure produced success on the field, but with his mantra of “how you do one thing is how you do everything” has come success in the classroom. Over Klieman’s first six seasons, K-State produced a combined 212 Academic All-Big 12 honors – the second most in the conference during that timeframe – which included a school record 45 in 2023. Additionally, the Wildcats boasted three National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athletes under Klieman in Adam Holtorf (2019), Adrian Martinez (2022) and Beebe (2023).

A native of Waterloo, Iowa, Klieman began his career as a graduate assistant as his alma mater, Northern Iowa, and made stops at Western Illinois, Kansas, Missouri State, Loras College and North Dakota State. He was a three-time All-Gateway Conference defensive back at Northern Iowa and four-year letterwinner from 1986 to 1990. He graduated from UNI in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in health education and a master’s degree in physical education in 1992.

Klieman and his wife, Rhonda, are parents of two sons, Devin and Colby, and one daughter, Haley.

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 </figure>Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. – After guiding the Wildcats to a 2022 Big 12 Championship and six bowl games in seven seasons, Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement from coaching on Wednesday afternoon.“After many deep and thoughtful conversations with my family, we have decided that the time is right for me to retire from coaching,” said Klieman, the second-winningest coach in school history with 54 victories. “This decision was not taken lightly and was the culmination of many factors, including my own personal health. I absolutely love coaching the game of football and developing players into young men, but now is the time for me to step away and spend more time with Rhonda and our three kids. I truly am thankful to Gene Taylor for trusting me with this program in 2018, and we have accomplished many great things including winning the 2022 Big 12 Championship. K-State will always be a special part of our family’s story, and we will forever be Wildcats.”The Wildcats’ 54 wins during Klieman’s seven-year tenure are the most among active Big 12 programs. K-State’s six total bowl appearances are tied for the most in the conference, while the Wildcats are one of two Big 12 programs to advance to the postseason each of the last five seasons. Additionally, Klieman kept the Governor’s Cup in Manhattan for seven-straight years and extended K-State’s winning streak over its in-state rival to 17-consecutive seasons.“This has been an emotional day for myself, my family and Coach Klieman. Our friendship and family go back to when we first started working together at North Dakota State,” athletics director Gene Taylor said. “Chris Klieman has built a program and culture that embodies what it means to be a K-Stater. Following a legend was no easy task, and he quickly established himself as one of the best coaches in the Big 12 Conference and one of the most successful in our program’s history. He is a special person, and we have been fortunate to have him leading the young men in our program and being a first-class representative of Kansas State University. I will miss being able to work with Coach Klieman on a daily basis, and it has been an honor to do so the last several years. We wish him, Rhonda and the kids all the success and happiness they desire as they enter this next phase of their lives.”“Coach Klieman is a person of tremendous character, and I appreciate his passion for his players and their success,” University President Dr. Richard Linton said. “Chris is a K-State Wildcat to his core. I am grateful for his dedication and leadership of our football program, and I wish Chris and his family well.”Instilling a culture of selflessness, discipline, toughness and commitment during his time guiding the Wildcats, Klieman guided K-State to eight or more wins in five of his seven seasons, including five victories over teams ranked in the top 10 of the AP Top 25 – the most of any active Big 12 program since 2019 – while they have eight wins over top-20 teams since 2019 – tied for the second most among current Big 12 teams. He led the Wildcats to 10 wins in 2022 and nine wins in both 2023 and 2024, the longest streak of nine or more wins since the 1990s.Klieman presided over 26 First Team All-American designations and eight total All-Americans in Felix Anudike-Uzomah (2021, 2022), Phillip Brooks (2020), Cooper Beebe (2022, 2023), Malik Knowles (2021, 2022), Randen Plattner (2022, 2023), Ben Sinnott (2023), Deuce Vaughn (2020, 2021, 2022) and Joshua Youngblood (2019).Under Klieman’s guidance, Vaughn became the second player in school history to earn consecutive Consensus All-America honors when he picked up the accolades in 2021 and 2022, while Beebe was the first offensive lineman to be named a Consensus All-American when he earned the honor in 2023.Klieman also overall 104 total All-Big 12 accolades with 2025 honors pending. Among those were the 2019 Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year (Youngblood), 2020 Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (Vaughn), 2021 Defensive Lineman of the Year (Anudike-Uzomah), 2022 Big 12 Defensive Player and Defensive Lineman of the Year (Anudike-Uzomah), 2022 and 2023 Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year (Beebe) and 2024 Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year (Bredan Mott).Not only has Klieman’s tenure produced success on the field, but with his mantra of “how you do one thing is how you do everything” has come success in the classroom. Over Klieman’s first six seasons, K-State produced a combined 212 Academic All-Big 12 honors – the second most in the conference during that timeframe – which included a school record 45 in 2023. Additionally, the Wildcats boasted three National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athletes under Klieman in Adam Holtorf (2019), Adrian Martinez (2022) and Beebe (2023).A native of Waterloo, Iowa, Klieman began his career as a graduate assistant as his alma mater, Northern Iowa, and made stops at Western Illinois, Kansas, Missouri State, Loras College and North Dakota State. He was a three-time All-Gateway Conference defensive back at Northern Iowa and four-year letterwinner from 1986 to 1990. He graduated from UNI in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in health education and a master’s degree in physical education in 1992.Klieman and his wife, Rhonda, are parents of two sons, Devin and Colby, and one daughter, Haley.

🏈 K-State’s Chris Klieman announces retirement

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

The Southeast of Saline basketball teams opened the new campaign with a road split in Lindsborg against the Smoky Valley Vikings.

Girls: SE of Saline 57, Smoky Valley 28

A dominant defensive effort led the charge for the Lady Trojans, who forced 27 turnovers in the season opener, dominating in all facets of the game.

SES opened the game on a 16-5 run and never looked back, leading wire-to-wire throughout the contest.

Offensively, things slowed a bit in the second quarter for the Lady Trojans, but out of the break Southeast exploded for 20 points on eight made field goals.

Reese Heinrich (16) and Taryn Goetz (12) led the team in scoring with new career highs. Kyiah Samuelson (10) was right behind that duo to round out double-digit scorers.

On the Smoky Valley side, no one notched double-digit scoring, with a seven-point night from Kenzley Haxton going down as the teams top score.

Southeast of Saline moves to 1-0 while Smoky Valley starts the season 0-1.

Boys: SE of Saline 57, Smoky Valley 66

The Trojans battled, but couldn’t overcome the strong 1-2 Smoky Valley punch as Kristian Ryan and Ty Heitschmidt combined to score 46 points in a Viking win.

This game was close, with the Trojans holding a two-point lead after a quarter, and the Vikings holding just a two-point lead at the half.

In the third quarter, the Southeast defense locked down, holding Smoky Valley to just nine points to reclaim a 49-46 advantage.

Unfortunately for the Trojans in the fourth quarter the dam broke, as Ryan and Heitschmidt scored 21 of their 46 points to lead the Vikings to a 66-57 win.

Southeast was led in scoring by Tiernan Ptacek, who dropped 24 points less than four days removed from leading the Trojan football team in the state championship game.

Hendrix Lund stepped up in a big way for the Trojans as well, scoring 16 points on a night that saw Smoky Valley improve to 1-0 and SES fall to 0-1.

Both basketball teams will be back in action on Friday when they travel to Hesston for a showdown with the Swathers.

You can watch these games any time on demand below.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Southeast of Saline basketball teams opened the new campaign with a road split in Lindsborg against the Smoky Valley Vikings.<figure>
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 </figure>Girls: SE of Saline 57, Smoky Valley 28A dominant defensive effort led the charge for the Lady Trojans, who forced 27 turnovers in the season opener, dominating in all facets of the game.SES opened the game on a 16-5 run and never looked back, leading wire-to-wire throughout the contest.Offensively, things slowed a bit in the second quarter for the Lady Trojans, but out of the break Southeast exploded for 20 points on eight made field goals.Reese Heinrich (16) and Taryn Goetz (12) led the team in scoring with new career highs. Kyiah Samuelson (10) was right behind that duo to round out double-digit scorers.On the Smoky Valley side, no one notched double-digit scoring, with a seven-point night from Kenzley Haxton going down as the teams top score.Southeast of Saline moves to 1-0 while Smoky Valley starts the season 0-1.Boys: SE of Saline 57, Smoky Valley 66The Trojans battled, but couldn’t overcome the strong 1-2 Smoky Valley punch as Kristian Ryan and Ty Heitschmidt combined to score 46 points in a Viking win.This game was close, with the Trojans holding a two-point lead after a quarter, and the Vikings holding just a two-point lead at the half.In the third quarter, the Southeast defense locked down, holding Smoky Valley to just nine points to reclaim a 49-46 advantage.Unfortunately for the Trojans in the fourth quarter the dam broke, as Ryan and Heitschmidt scored 21 of their 46 points to lead the Vikings to a 66-57 win.Southeast was led in scoring by Tiernan Ptacek, who dropped 24 points less than four days removed from leading the Trojan football team in the state championship game.Hendrix Lund stepped up in a big way for the Trojans as well, scoring 16 points on a night that saw Smoky Valley improve to 1-0 and SES fall to 0-1.Both basketball teams will be back in action on Friday when they travel to Hesston for a showdown with the Swathers.You can watch these games any time on demand below.<figure>
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🏀 Southeast splits season opener at Smoky Valley

BY NOAH HELGET Salina Post Contributor

Sacred Heart and Beloit St Johns open the season at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, with the Lady Knights winning big 63-28, and the Sacred Heart Knights holding off the Bluejays 67-50.

Girls: Sacred Heart 63, St. Johns Beloit 28

The Lady Knights found themselves locked in defensively only allowing 6 points in the first quarter. Addie Lee and her younger sister Emmy Lee would help the Lady Knights extend their lead and lead 34-18 at intermission.

Going into the third quarter the Lady Knights weren’t letting their foot off the petal, only allowing 4 points in the third quarter. Three pointers started to fall, and the Lady Knights open the season with a win, 63-28.

Sacred Heart was led in scoring by Addie Lee and finished her evening with 22, and her younger sister Emmy finished with 16.

On the other side of the matchup Ava Brummer led the way for the Lady Bluejays with 101.

The Lady Knights move to 1-0 on the season and look ahead to Friday to play the Clifton-Clyde Lady Eagles.

Boys: Sacred Heart 67,&nbsp;St Johns&nbsp;Beloit 50

On the boys’ side, both teams locked in on defense as the score was 9-7 at the end of the first. The Knights were led by Will Tuttle in the second to extend their lead 31-20 at intermission.

From there, Luke Koland was all over the court poking the ball out and the Knights would capitalize off the turnovers and lead 47-34 going into the final quarter. In the final quarter the free throws from Will Tuttle sealed the deal as the Knights win 67-50

Will Tuttle led the team in scoring with 24, while Luke Koland had 10.Maddox Wells and Noah Hines finished with 9 apiece.

The Bluejays were led in scoring by Edward Horinek he finished with 23.

The Knights start the season off 1-0 and look to Friday as they travel to Clifton Clyde to take on the Eagles.

BY NOAH HELGET Salina Post ContributorSacred Heart and Beloit St Johns open the season at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, with the Lady Knights winning big 63-28, and the Sacred Heart Knights holding off the Bluejays 67-50.<figure>
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 </figure>Girls: Sacred Heart 63, St. Johns Beloit 28 The Lady Knights found themselves locked in defensively only allowing 6 points in the first quarter. Addie Lee and her younger sister Emmy Lee would help the Lady Knights extend their lead and lead 34-18 at intermission.Going into the third quarter the Lady Knights weren’t letting their foot off the petal, only allowing 4 points in the third quarter. Three pointers started to fall, and the Lady Knights open the season with a win, 63-28.Sacred Heart was led in scoring by Addie Lee and finished her evening with 22, and her younger sister Emmy finished with 16.On the other side of the matchup Ava Brummer led the way for the Lady Bluejays with 101.The Lady Knights move to 1-0 on the season and look ahead to Friday to play the Clifton-Clyde Lady Eagles.Boys: Sacred Heart 67,&nbsp;St Johns&nbsp;Beloit 50On the boys’ side, both teams locked in on defense as the score was 9-7 at the end of the first. The Knights were led by Will Tuttle in the second to extend their lead 31-20 at intermission.From there, Luke Koland was all over the court poking the ball out and the Knights would capitalize off the turnovers and lead 47-34 going into the final quarter. In the final quarter the free throws from Will Tuttle sealed the deal as the Knights win 67-50Will Tuttle led the team in scoring with 24, while Luke Koland had 10.Maddox Wells and Noah Hines finished with 9 apiece.The Bluejays were led in scoring by Edward Horinek he finished with 23.The Knights start the season off 1-0 and look to Friday as they travel to Clifton Clyde to take on the Eagles.

🏀 Sacred Heart starts season hot with sweep of Beloit St. Johns

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Solo Ball scored 17 points, Braylon Mullins also had 17 in a breakout performance by the freshman guard, and fifth-ranked UConn overcame a seven-point deficit in the second half to beat No. 21 Kansas 61-56 on Tuesday night in Allen Fieldhouse.

Eric Reibe added 12 points and Alex Karaban scored 11 for the Huskies (7-1), who defeated the Jayhawks (6-3) for the first time in five tries while picking up their third — and arguably most impressive — win over a ranked opponent already this season.

Kansas had a chance to tie the game late after Silas Demary Jr. missed a short jumper. But rather than attempt a tying 3-pointer, the Jayhawks' Jamari McDowell drove to the rim and had his shot blocked by Mullins with just under 10 seconds to go.

Mullins was fouled and made a pair of free throws to put away the game.

Flory Bidunga had 11 points and 12 rebounds to lead Kansas. Melvin Council Jr. added 12 points and Elmark Jackson scored 11.

Both&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-darryn-peterson-442e30890932697161787fbe8c8e6ade">teams were missing stars</a>: Kansas was without five-star prospect Darryn Peterson for the seventh time because of a lingering hamstring injury, and UConn played without big man Tarris Reed Jr. because of his own ankle injury.

Still, the showdown between storied programs that each claim six national championships lived up to the hype.

The Jayhawks, coming off three wins without Peterson at the Players Era Festival, leaned into the same formula of tough defense and aggressive rebounding, while the Huskies tried to get into the open court and run. And through the first 20 minutes, Kansas was able to set the tone, threatening a double-digit lead on a couple of occasions and leading 33-28 at the break.

The Huskies clawed their way back into the game behind some defense of their own. They held the Jayhawks to two field goals over the first 12-plus minutes of the second half, and Mullins finally helped UConn regain the lead with 10 minutes to go.

Ball helped stretch it to 55-49 before back-to-back baskets by Bidunga and Council tightened it up again.

Eventually, the Huskies had enough to hold on down the stretch.

UConn plays East Texas A&amp;M on Friday night.

<figure>
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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Solo Ball scored 17 points, Braylon Mullins also had 17 in a breakout performance by the freshman guard, and fifth-ranked UConn overcame a seven-point deficit in the second half to beat No. 21 Kansas 61-56 on Tuesday night in Allen Fieldhouse.Eric Reibe added 12 points and Alex Karaban scored 11 for the Huskies (7-1), who defeated the Jayhawks (6-3) for the first time in five tries while picking up their third — and arguably most impressive — win over a ranked opponent already this season.Kansas had a chance to tie the game late after Silas Demary Jr. missed a short jumper. But rather than attempt a tying 3-pointer, the Jayhawks' Jamari McDowell drove to the rim and had his shot blocked by Mullins with just under 10 seconds to go.Mullins was fouled and made a pair of free throws to put away the game.Flory Bidunga had 11 points and 12 rebounds to lead Kansas. Melvin Council Jr. added 12 points and Elmark Jackson scored 11.Both&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-darryn-peterson-442e30890932697161787fbe8c8e6ade">teams were missing stars</a>: Kansas was without five-star prospect Darryn Peterson for the seventh time because of a lingering hamstring injury, and UConn played without big man Tarris Reed Jr. because of his own ankle injury.Still, the showdown between storied programs that each claim six national championships lived up to the hype.The Jayhawks, coming off three wins without Peterson at the Players Era Festival, leaned into the same formula of tough defense and aggressive rebounding, while the Huskies tried to get into the open court and run. And through the first 20 minutes, Kansas was able to set the tone, threatening a double-digit lead on a couple of occasions and leading 33-28 at the break.The Huskies clawed their way back into the game behind some defense of their own. They held the Jayhawks to two field goals over the first 12-plus minutes of the second half, and Mullins finally helped UConn regain the lead with 10 minutes to go.Ball helped stretch it to 55-49 before back-to-back baskets by Bidunga and Council tightened it up again.Eventually, the Huskies had enough to hold on down the stretch.<h2>Up next</h2>UConn plays East Texas A&amp;M on Friday night.

🏀 Mullins' breakout performance lifts UConn over KU at Allen Fieldhouse

The Coyotes are back in action after the Thanksgiving break with a Kansas Conference road game against Sterling.

The video stream of the game will be available online on the Urban Edge Network. The streams will also be available on KCAC Network.

Wednesday at Sterling: <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/83c9fd65-830d-479c-9f0c-90703ad434cd?elinkdata=33804">https://urbanedgenetwork.net/watch/2928</a>

Live Stats will be available at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1064554c-f858-4ed5-8970-410abe535a83?elinkdata=33804">https://kwucoyotes.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary</a>

Radio coverage will be on KINA-FM with Tyler Henry and Brooks Garretson on the call. Pregame begins following the women's game. The online stream is available at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d1bd3e19-cb7d-44ba-9443-efd24665b9b3?elinkdata=33804">https://radio.securenetsystems.net/ce/kina2</a>.

The Coyotes lost twice to Sterling last season but had won 15 of the previous 17. The Warriors won two close games last season, 76-72 in Salina and 69-66 in Sterling. KWU has a 23-17 lead in the series since 2005.

The Coyotes are back in action after the Thanksgiving break with a Kansas Conference road game against Sterling.WEDNESDAY'S GAMEOpponent: Sterling WarriorsTime: 8 p.m.Location: Gleason Center, SterlingLIVE COVERAGEThe video stream of the game will be available online on the Urban Edge Network. The streams will also be available on KCAC Network.Wednesday at Sterling: <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/83c9fd65-830d-479c-9f0c-90703ad434cd?elinkdata=33804">https://urbanedgenetwork.net/watch/2928</a>Live Stats will be available at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1064554c-f858-4ed5-8970-410abe535a83?elinkdata=33804">https://kwucoyotes.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary</a>Radio coverage will be on KINA-FM with Tyler Henry and Brooks Garretson on the call. Pregame begins following the women's game. The online stream is available at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d1bd3e19-cb7d-44ba-9443-efd24665b9b3?elinkdata=33804">https://radio.securenetsystems.net/ce/kina2</a>.RECORDS<ul>
 <li>Kansas Wesleyan 3-5, 1-2 KCAC</li><li>Sterling 6-2, 3-0 KCAC</li>
 </ul>THE SERIESThe Coyotes lost twice to Sterling last season but had won 15 of the previous 17. The Warriors won two close games last season, 76-72 in Salina and 69-66 in Sterling. KWU has a 23-17 lead in the series since 2005.KANSAS WESLEYAN AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The Coyotes upended McPherson 75-73 on Nov. 19 in McPherson then lost to 10th-ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan 77-64 on Nov. 22 in Bartlesville, Okla., in their two conference games before the holiday break. They are 3-2 in their last five games. KWU played an exhibition with Northwestern Oklahoma State last Monday, nearly defeatiing the Rangers 80-78.</li><li><a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/982c66b6-35b0-49a6-8cad-b6d894aa682a?elinkdata=33804">Caiden Punt</a> is the top scorer with a 19.1 average. He also leads the team in rebounding at 9.0. Next on the scoring list in double figures are <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5ed3d2e3-4035-45f1-9d75-04e81140d5d5?elinkdata=33804">Wyatt Powell</a> (14.3), Gabriel Phillips (12.8) and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/9ff0982a-9c5f-432b-9115-2d8b1b3095f4?elinkdata=33804">Brandon Avedon</a> (11.3). Avedon also leads the team in assists at 4.4 per game.</li><li>The Coyotes are averaging just over 75 points and are allowing just over 80. Collectively they're shooting 44 percent from the field that includes 24 percent from long range and 77 percent from the foul line. They're outrebounding the opposition by just over five per game are committing 13 turnovers compared to their opponents 11.</li>
 </ul>STERLING AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The Warriors have won their last five games. They defeated Bethany 80-78, Avila 89-76 and non-conference opponent Barclay 96-55 in their final three games before Thanksgiving. They won 90-85 at Hesston in a non-conference game on Saturday.</li><li>Forward Julian Smith leads the team in scoring (17.8) and rebounding (6.9). Guard Ziri Blackwood is second in scoring (14.5) and has made a team-best 23 3-pointers; Smith has made 17.</li><li>Sterling is scoring 84 points per game while allowing 75. The Warriors are shooting 45 percent from the field including 39 percent from beyond the 3-point arc and are making 78 percent of their free throws. They outrebound their opponents by 4.4 per contest and are committing 12 turnovers per outing.</li>
 </ul>NEXT UP

🏀 Men's Basketball faces solid Sterling squad on Wednesday

The Coyotes resume play after the Thanksgiving break with a Kansas Conference road game against Sterling.

Wednesday at Sterling: <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3c13b5d2-40fd-4e7e-89ab-e9f56860d078?elinkdata=33769">https://urbanedgenetwork.net/watch/3037</a>

Live Stats will be available at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8687f008-679d-4997-b90c-b351551978a9?elinkdata=33769">https://kwucoyotes.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary</a>

Radio coverage will be on KINA-FM with Tyler Henry and Brooks Garretson on the call. Pregame begins at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The online stream is available at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c61c0f8f-58cf-4d0e-990b-5e20e26224a0?elinkdata=33769">https://radio.securenetsystems.net/ce/kina2</a>.

The Coyotes have won three in a row after losing the previous four and seven of eight. Last season they won 78-71 in Salina and 81-58 at Sterling. The Warriors have a 27-18 lead in the series since 2005.

The Coyotes resume play after the Thanksgiving break with a Kansas Conference road game against Sterling.WEDNESDAY'S GAMEOpponent: Sterling WarriorsTime: 6 p.m.Location: Gleason Center, SterlingLIVE COVERAGEThe video stream of the game will be available online on the Urban Edge Network. The streams will also be available on KCAC Network.Wednesday at Sterling: <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3c13b5d2-40fd-4e7e-89ab-e9f56860d078?elinkdata=33769">https://urbanedgenetwork.net/watch/3037</a>Live Stats will be available at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8687f008-679d-4997-b90c-b351551978a9?elinkdata=33769">https://kwucoyotes.com/sidearmstats/wbball/summary</a>Radio coverage will be on KINA-FM with Tyler Henry and Brooks Garretson on the call. Pregame begins at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The online stream is available at <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c61c0f8f-58cf-4d0e-990b-5e20e26224a0?elinkdata=33769">https://radio.securenetsystems.net/ce/kina2</a>.RECORDS<ul>
 <li>Kansas Wesleyan 5-2, 3-0 KCAC</li><li>Sterling 6-2, 3-0 KCAC</li>
 </ul>THE SERIESThe Coyotes have won three in a row after losing the previous four and seven of eight. Last season they won 78-71 in Salina and 81-58 at Sterling. The Warriors have a 27-18 lead in the series since 2005.KANSAS WESLEYAN AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The Coyotes have won their last three games and five of the last six. They defeated McPherson 66-52 in McPherson on Nov. 19 then toppled Oklahoma Wesleyan 62-58 on Nov. 22 in Bartlesville, Okla., before the holiday break.</li><li>Point guard <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/31d7ba95-5312-4c77-89df-7429dbb6c4ab?elinkdata=33769">Odessa Ozuna</a> and forward <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8dff5c61-6562-4217-91f7-e940e3ff6f8b?elinkdata=33769">Izzy McCool</a> are the top scorers - Ozuna averages 13.4 points and McCool 13.1 while shooting 52.2 percent from the field. Ozuna also averages 6.1 assists and 5.1 rebounds while McCool grabs 4.9 rebounds. Center <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7c0eaaa4-4a52-43fe-a777-8b8846d95d66?elinkdata=33769">Paige Chauncey</a>, the lone returning starter, missed the first four games but has averaged 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds since returning three games ago.</li><li>KWU is averaging 72 points and allowing 64.3. The Coyotes are shooting 44 percent as a team that includes 35 percent from 3-point range and are shooting 69 percent from the free throw line. They're outrebounding their opponents by three per game but are committing 18 turnovers while forcing 15.</li>
 </ul>STERLING AT A GLANCE<ul>
 <li>The Warriors started the season 1-2 but have won their last five. They defeated Bethany 68-58 and Avila 75-67 in their final two conference games before the break then downed Doane 68-56 in a non-conference game last Saturday.</li><li>Sterling averages 77 points and is led in scoring by senior guard Kali Briar (19.5 points), junior guard Karlee Jacobs (18.1) and senior forward McKenna Vogl (16.4). Vogl also averages a team-lead 7.6 rebounds. The Warriors are averaging 19 turnovers but are forcing 21 per game.</li><li>Sterling is led by first-year coach Evan Belk who was head coach at Cottey College last season. He replaced longtime coach K.C. Bassett who guided the Warriors for 11 seasons before leaving to become an assistant coach at Nebraska-Kearney.</li>
 </ul>NEXT UP

🏀 KWU WBB faces Sterling on Wednesday in match-up of KCAC unbeatens

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State offensive lineman&nbsp;Sam Hecht&nbsp;and safety&nbsp;VJ Payne&nbsp;have been invited to play in the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl.

It is the second postseason all-star game the duo has been invited to as they were also selected for the East-West Shrine Game. If they accept the invitation to the Senior Bowl, the Wildcats will have had five players compete in the game over the last four seasons.

A product of Shawnee, Kansas, Hecht has started each of the last 25 games at center and played in 42 career contests. He anchored an offensive line that saw the Wildcat finish the regular season tied for 13th&nbsp;in the nation in fewest sacks per game (1.08), while K-State rushed for 678 yards the last two weeks against Utah and Colorado, which ranked fourth in the nation and tops among Power 4 schools. The offensive line paved the way for a school-record 472 rushing yards at Utah to break a record that had stood for 71 years in addition to helping running back Joe Jackson set the school’s single-game rushing record with 293 yards.

Hecht, a former walk-on, was on the preseason watch lists for the Outland Trophy and Rimington Trophy, while he was an All-Big 12 Second Team selection last year.

Payne, a native of Gainesville, Georgia, has played in 52 career games with 42 starts, including starts in each of the last 41 games to stand as the longest streak on the team. He has 207 career tackles with 10.5 tackles for loss, a sack, 14 passes defended – including four interceptions – four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. This season, Payne ranks third on the team with 59 tackles, while he has 3.0 TFLs, an interception, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles.

<a>MANHATTAN, Kan.</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State offensive lineman&nbsp;Sam Hecht&nbsp;and safety&nbsp;VJ Payne&nbsp;have been invited to play in the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl.It is the second postseason all-star game the duo has been invited to as they were also selected for the East-West Shrine Game. If they accept the invitation to the Senior Bowl, the Wildcats will have had five players compete in the game over the last four seasons.A product of Shawnee, Kansas, Hecht has started each of the last 25 games at center and played in 42 career contests. He anchored an offensive line that saw the Wildcat finish the regular season tied for 13th&nbsp;in the nation in fewest sacks per game (1.08), while K-State rushed for 678 yards the last two weeks against Utah and Colorado, which ranked fourth in the nation and tops among Power 4 schools. The offensive line paved the way for a school-record 472 rushing yards at Utah to break a record that had stood for 71 years in addition to helping running back Joe Jackson set the school’s single-game rushing record with 293 yards.Hecht, a former walk-on, was on the preseason watch lists for the Outland Trophy and Rimington Trophy, while he was an All-Big 12 Second Team selection last year.Payne, a native of Gainesville, Georgia, has played in 52 career games with 42 starts, including starts in each of the last 41 games to stand as the longest streak on the team. He has 207 career tackles with 10.5 tackles for loss, a sack, 14 passes defended – including four interceptions – four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. This season, Payne ranks third on the team with 59 tackles, while he has 3.0 TFLs, an interception, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles.