{
  "id": 9108438,
  "title": "Kansas State offensive line battles continue heading into Cincinnati, Big 12 play",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/kansas-state-offensive-line-battles-continue-heading-into-cincinnati",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T08:00:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kansas-state-offensive-line-battles-080056839.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manhattan, Kansas — The Kansas State offensive line has continued battling throughout the early weeks of the season, as the Wildcats rotate players to find their best five and gain an edge. In their 31-20 victory over Tulane, the team deployed seven different offensive linemen, with two guard positions still up for grabs. Tanner Morley, who had a preseason injury, is gradually returning to action.\n\nCollin Klein, Kansas State's coach, believes this competition will benefit the team. He stated, \"We're gonna play the guys that are playing the best, and we'll give them some spells and give other guys chances to compete. It'll be a week-by-week thing, and we'll see how things progress.\"\n\nMorley played the most snaps against Tulane, surpassing Charlie Adams, who started the first three games. Chase Duarte, who came in off the bench, logged 43 reps, marking the first time he had the majority of the snaps this season. Duarte faced right guard Keiton Jones, who had been active with 22 snaps.\n\nThe defensive line has proven effective, with Kansas State ranking ninth in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 269.3 yards per game. The team hasn't conceded a sack since All-Big 12 selection John Pastore's injury before the season began. However, concerns still exist concerning the offensive line's performance against a tougher schedule.\n\nAs they head into their first Big 12 matchup, the Wildcats will face Cincinnati on September 26 at 6 p.m. The outcome will depend on the Wildcats' ability to balance competition and performance. Klein emphasized that competition is essential for growth, and the team is eager to prove itself.",
  "summary": "K-State's offensive line remains a work in progress. Here's what Collin Klein said before Cincinnati.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kansas State offensive line battles continue with multiple players rotating.",
    "Tanner Morley, sidelined by injury, gradually returns to action.",
    "Wildcats face Cincinnati in first Big 12 game on September 26."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}