Here's how much Big 12 is fining Kansas State for declining bowl bid
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MANHATTAN — The Big 12 announced a hefty fine against Kansas State football for not accepting a bowl bid following the 2025 season.
The Big 12 announced it would fine Kansas State and Iowa State $500,000 each for opting out of a bowl.
“While the conference acknowledges the difficult time around coaching changes, the Big 12 is responsible for fulfilling its contractual obligations to its bowl partners,” the league said in a statement.
Former K-State coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement on Dec. 3, before the Wildcats hired Collin Klein on Dec. 5. Iowa State recently lost coach Matt Campbell to Penn State, and quickly hired Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers.
Kansas State announced Sunday, Dec. 7, that it would opt out of a bowl game. K-State athletic director Gene Taylor cited the coaching change as the reason for declining a bowl invitation.
“This decision was not taken lightly, but with our coaching staff transition and several uncertainties regarding player availability, I felt it was not in our best interest to try to field a team that was not representative of Kansas State University,” Taylor said in a statement.
Kansas State’s season ends at 6-6 overall, while earning bowl eligibility for the fifth consecutive year and the sixth time in Klieman’s seven years as coach. The Wildcats gained eligibility by winning four of their last six games.
Klieman’s K-State career officially ends with a 54-34 record across seven seasons and five bowl game appearances. He is the second-winningest coach in Wildcats history.
Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at wwheeler@usatodayco.com
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas State, Iowa State given hefty fine for opting out of bowl games
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