| Kansas State Wildcats | |
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| University | Kansas State University |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Athletic director | Gene Taylor[1] |
| Location | Manhattan, Kansas |
| Varsity teams | 16 |
| Football stadium | Bill Snyder Family Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Bramlage Coliseum |
| Baseball stadium | Tointon Family Stadium |
| Soccer stadium | Buser Family Park |
| Golf course | Colbert Hills |
| Mascot | Willie the Wildcat |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Fight song | Wildcat Victory |
| Colors | Royal purple and white[2] |
| Website | www |
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The Kansas State Wildcats (variously "Kansas State", "K-State", or "KSU") are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Kansas State University. The official color of the teams is Royal Purple; white and silver are generally used as complementary colors.[3]
Kansas State participates in the NCAA Division I FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) and is a member of the Big 12 Conference since 1996. Previously, Kansas State competed in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference until 1912; the Big Eight Conference from 1913 to 1928; and the Big Eight Conference from 1928 to 1996 (known as the Big Six from 1928 to 1947 and the Big Seven from 1947 to 1957).
- ^ "Athletics Director Gene Taylor". Kansas State Wildcats. April 17, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ^ Kansas State University Athletics Public Branding Guide (PDF). May 18, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ "Traditions". Kansas State Wildcats. June 30, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2018.