Pair of K-State offensive linemen out for season

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State is down two offensive linemen before playing a single game this season.

Coach Collin Klein told reporters Thursday that starting left tackle John Pastore and tackle George Fitzpatrick will both miss the upcoming season.

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Klein said Pastore suffered a lower-body injury in practice. He was recently named a preseason All-Big 12 selection after starting all 12 games for the Wildcats at left tackle in 2025.

Fitzpatrick missed all of last season following a medical emergency during a summer workout. He transferred to Kansas State in January 2025 after two seasons at Ohio State.

The Wildcats kick off their season Sept. 5 against Nicholls State.