Overview
- CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz, citing Qua Moss's agents, reported the starting safety has entered the transfer portal, the first K-State starter to do so after Chris Klieman retired on Dec. 3.
- Moss recorded 41 tackles and two interceptions this season, earned strong Pro Football Focus grades, has one year of eligibility left, and joined K-State from FCS West Georgia after starting at Dodge City Community College.
- ESPN's Max Olson reported that cornerback Amarion Fortenberry will enter the portal after starting the Wildcats' final three games and finishing with 13 tackles and two pass breakups.
- Pro Football Focus rated Fortenberry among the team's lower-graded corners this season, reflecting broader questions in a reshuffling defensive backfield.
- Kansas State already faces safety turnover with Gunner Maldonado and VJ Payne graduating, leaving younger options such as Daniel Cobbs and Colby McCalister, while cornerbacks coach Van Malone said he was fired.