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Iowa State, Kansas State Decline Bowls; Big 12 Fines Each $500,000

APR priority will determine the replacement teams for the vacated bowl slots.

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Head coach Chris Klieman of the Kansas State Wildcats reacts after a play against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks in the second half at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Manhattan, Kansas.
Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Luke Talich (28) runs for a touchdown on a fake punt against the Stanford Cardinal during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
Nov 29, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) passes during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Iowa State players voted not to play, citing an insufficient number of healthy players to practice and compete safely.
  • Kansas State declined a bid after Chris Klieman’s retirement, with athletic director Gene Taylor pointing to the coaching transition and uncertain player availability.
  • The Big 12 announced $500,000 fines for each school, saying it must uphold contractual obligations to its bowl partners.
  • The conference will fill the two openings using the APR-based process that prioritizes 5–7 teams.
  • Matt Campbell left Iowa State for Penn State and the Cyclones hired Jimmy Rogers, while Kansas State named Collin Klein as its new head coach.