MANHATTAN — The 2025 Kansas State football season hasn't exactly gone according to plan.

The Wildcats entered the season labeled by some as a favorite to win the Big 12 and compete for a College Football Playoff appearance, but now sit at 4-5 overall and are hoping to win two of their last three games to qualify for something like the Independence Bowl.

While Kansas State has played better since its horrid first month, this season will still fall well short of expectations.

Here are some of the reasons for K-State's disappointing year.

Kansas State pass rush hasn't been as good as you'd want

The Wildcats aren't getting pressure on the quarterback as much as they'd like.

Kansas State ranked second in the Big 12 last season in sacks, finishing the year with about 2.7 per game. Rig

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