K-State debuted at No. 17 in the first Associated Press college football top 25 poll of the year on Monday, which is voted on by media from across the country. That means that Chris Klieman’s team has earned respect in both of the major polls as it looks to contend for a Big 12 championship and perhaps a playoff berth this season.

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Kansas State is ranked 17th in the preseason Associated Press college football poll, which was released Monday morning. The Wildcats are coming off a 9-4 record in 2024. They take on the Iowa State Cyclones,