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Collin Klein Sends Strong Message About K-State's Offensive Line After Cincinnati Loss KCollin Klein has heard the talk about the offensive line, but the coach came to the defense of his guys after the Week 4 loss to Cincinnati...

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Will Anciaux - Slated to miss some time Anciaux (undisclosed) is set to miss time, but the full extent of his injury remains unclear per Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Anciaux was taken to the locker room during Kansas State's loss to Cincinnati, and wouldn't return to the game. There's still no word on his specific injury, or when he might return, but the senior had six catches for 84 yards through three games as a solid part of this passing offense. In his stead, Linkon Cure should see more snaps in the Kansas State tight end room.

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Jaron Tibbs - Will be fine for Week 6 Tibbs (undisclosed) will be fine going into Week 6 against Houston, Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle reports.

Impact Tibbs' latest update is the most positive one possible after he left Week 4 needing help with an undisclosed injury. Fortunately for him and Kansas State, with the benefit of a bye week, he will have much-needed rest before KSU's team returns to action. In the month of September, Tibbs flashed promise with 16 receptions for 168 yards and one touchdown.

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Dillon Duff - Helathy scratch Saturday Duff (undisclosed) was upgraded to healthy prior to Saturday's matchup against Cincinnati but did not play, per Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle.

Impact Duff was previously listed as a game-time decision prior to Saturday's contest, but was upgraded to healthy before kickoff. The 6-foot-2 quarterback is a depth option at quarterback for the Wildcats, so he was a healthy scratch against Cincy.

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Jacob Knuth - Healthy scratch Saturday Knuth (undisclosed) was a healthy scratch for Saturday's loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Knuth was listed on the injury report ahead of the matchup but ended up being healthy. He will look to suit up for the Week 6 matchup versus Houston.

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Garrett Oakley - Finally gets featured Oakley compiled seven receptions (on 11 targets) for 80 yards during Saturday's 31-26 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Oakley saw his role in the passing game explode against Cincinnati, drawing 11 targets after totaling just nine targets across Kansas State's first three games combined. The Wildcats' pass-heavy game script certainly helped, but the dramatic increase in usage is impossible to ignore for fantasy managers looking for tight end production. If even a portion of that workload carries forward, Oakley could quickly emerge as one of the more relevant fantasy tight ends in the Big 12.

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Luis Rodriguez - Stays steady despite the loss Rodriguez connected on both field goal attempts and all two of his extra-point tries during Saturday's 31-26 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Rodriguez connected on both of his field-goal attempts, hitting from 22 and 36 yards out while accounting for eight points. The Wildcats moved the ball consistently throughout the game, generating 477 total yards and multiple scoring opportunities, which continues to give Rodriguez a solid fantasy floor. Even in defeat, he remained one of the more reliable pieces of the Kansas State offense from a fantasy perspective.

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Josh Manning - Targets outweigh the box score Manning tallied one reception (on seven targets) for 19 yards during Saturday's 31-26 defeat against Cincinnati.

Impact Manning's stat line was not pretty, finishing with just one catch despite seeing seven targets. Rather than viewing this as a complete dud, fantasy managers should focus on the opportunity, especially with the Wildcats throwing 50 passes and potentially facing changes in the receiver rotation if Jaron Tibbs' injury lingers. Better days could be ahead if that level of involvement continues.

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Brandon White - Sees expanded opportunity White gathered in 6 of 8 targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 31-26 defeat to Cincinnati.

Impact White was one of the biggest beneficiaries with Jaron Tibbs exiting early, drawing a season-high eight targets in Kansas State's loss to Cincinnati. While he wasn't able to turn those opportunities into the kind of production that Derrick Salley enjoyed, the increased workload is encouraging and could become more meaningful if Tibbs misses additional time.

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Derrick Salley Jr. - Steps up after injury to teammate Salley gathered in 7 of 12 targets for 140 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-26 loss versus Cincinnati.

Impact Salley became the focal point of Kansas State's passing attack and delivered a breakout performance after Jaron Tibbs left the game early with an injury. The Wildcats were forced to throw more than usual while playing from behind, but Salley clearly took advantage of the extra opportunities that opened up after Tibbs' departure. If Tibbs misses additional time, Salley could be in line for a significant increase in targets and fantasy value moving forward.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joe Jackson - Lots of touches even in a loss Jackson logged 11 rushes for 59 yards and reeled in all five targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 31-26 defeat to Cincinnati.

Impact Jackson commanded 16 total touches, underscoring that no matter how the Rodney Fields hype builds, this remains very much a shared backfield. Through the first four games of the season, he's already carved out 37 carries for 189 yards and a touchdown to go along with 11 catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns, proof that he's still a versatile option for Collin Klein to move around the formation to create matchups. That receiving role is useful for fantasy purposes, particularly in PPR formats.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rodney Fields Jr. - Bounces back in a big way Fields totaled 12 rushes for 50 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for one yard during Saturday's 31-26 loss against Cincinnati.

Impact Fields responded to last week's quiet outing against Tulane with one of his best fantasy performances of the season, scoring twice and providing all of Kansas State's scores on the ground. While Fields got the touchdowns, teammate Joe Jackson still handled 16 total touches and remained heavily involved in the offense, reinforcing that this is a backfield where both players are likely to have weekly roles. Fields won't always lead the backfield in touches, but he's the one most likely to end the drive in the end zone, which keeps his weekly ceiling higher than his volume would suggest.

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Avery Johnson - Volume rises as Wildcats play catch-up Johnson completed 30 of 50 passes for 292 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-26 defeat versus Cincinnati. He also had six rushes for 38 yards.

Impact Johnson was asked to do far more through the air than usual against Cincinnati in Kansas State's first loss of the season. The passing volume led to one of his most productive yardage totals of the year, but the Wildcats' offense never found its usual balance as Cincinnati controlled the second half with its rushing attack. Johnson remains one of the top fantasy quarterbacks in the conference, especially if game scripts continue forcing Kansas State to lean more heavily on his arm.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cole Tabb, Gi'Bran Payne lead Cincinnati to 31-26 win over Kansas State in Big 12 opener

Running back Cole Tabb rushes for three second-half touchdowns, helping the University of Cincinnati rally for a 31-26 win over Kansas State in the Big 12 Conference opener for bot...

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Will Anciaux - Taken to locker room in loss Anciaux was carted off to the locker room during the second quarter of Saturday's 31-26 loss to Cincinnati, but head coach Collin Klein didn't have any updates regarding his condit...

Impact Anciaux left the game during the second quarter after being tackled following a long gain that was negated by a penalty. Anciaux needed a cart to get back to the locker room after he made it to the sideline, but based on Klein's words, his status is uncertain. If he misses time and can't suit up for Week 6 against Houston, then Liinkon Cure could be in line for a bigger role at TE behind starter Garrett Oakley.

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Jaron Tibbs - Helped off field Saturday Tibbs was helped off the field in Saturday's 31-26 loss to Cincinnati, but head coach Collin Klein didn't have any updates regarding his condition in the post-game presser, accordi...

Impact Tibbs, the leading receiver for KSU, was helped off the field with 7:55 left in the first quarter. Derrick Salley took his place and was impressive, catching seven passes for 140 yards and a touchdown but also losing a fumble. Salley should be in line for more playing time and targets if Tibbs misses time.

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Who's For Real: 'Big Noon Kickoff' Crew Names 4 Teams Flying Under The Radar

The "Big Noon Kickoff" crew names four under-the-radar teams they believe could emerge as contenders this season.

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Who's For Real: 'Big Noon Kickoff' Crew Names 4 Teams Flying Under The Radar

Jacob Knuth - Probable vs. Cincinnati Knuth (undisclosed) is now probable for Saturday's contest at Cincinnati, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Knuth is trending towards suiting up given his probable tag. The quarterback is expected to be the third-string quarterback due to Blake Barnett (lower body) being sidelined.

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K-State's First Road Game Will Put Collin Klein's Demand for Discipline to the Test Collin Klein was upset with his team for penalties in Week 3, and that demand for discipline will be put to the test in road game at Cincinn...

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Kansas State vs. Cincinnati with both 3-0 is among five Big 12 openers this week

Kansas State faces Cincinnati in a key Big 12 matchup

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Jacob Knuth - Carrying questionable tag Knuth (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Cincinnati.

Impact Knuth's questionable tag suggests it's uncertain whether he'll play against the Bearcats. That said, he's the third-string quarterback, so even if he's available, he's unlikely to see much action under center.

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Arley Morrell - Will make season debut Saturday Morrell is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with Cincinnati.

Impact Morrell will make his season debut Saturday against the Bearcats after missing the previous three games to begin the campaign. The tight end missed the past couple of games due to an undisclosed issue.

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Max Lovett - Available for Saturday Lovett is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact Lovett will make his season debut Saturday against the Bearcats after missing the previous three games. The wide receiver missed the first couple games of the season due to an undisclosed injury.

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Isaac Koch - Available for Week 4 Koch (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game at Cincinnati, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Koch is set to suit up for Saturday after dealing with an undisclosed injury to begin the season. He is a depth option at wideout, so he isn't expected to see many targets.

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Dillon Duff - Questionable for Week 4 Duff (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact If Duff is cleared to play Saturday, it will be his season debut for the 2026 campaign. The quarterback has missed the first three games due to an undisclosed injury.

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