Why Kansas State chose to wear white uniforms at home for first time since 1991
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- Kansas State wore white uniforms at home for the first time since 1991.
- The team cited style and logistical concerns as reasons for the uniform change.
- North Dakota approved the white jersey plan well in advance of the matchup.
The Kansas State football team made a rare fashion statement in its home opener against North Dakota on Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
For the first time since 1991, the Wildcats chose to wear white jerseys for a home game. That ended a streak of 219 straight home games in purple dating back to a game against Northern Illinois during the Bill Snyder era.
K-State football coach Chris Klieman did more than just instruct his team to wear white jerseys. The Wildcats also wore white helmets and white pants for their game against the Fighting Hawks.
A team spokesperson provided two reasons for the uniform change.
1. They look good.
2. K-State didn’t want to risk losing track of their traditional home uniforms, which feature purple jerseys and silver pants/helmets, after wearing them last week for the season opener against Iowa State in Dublin. If the uniforms were lost or delayed in transit, it could’ve caused an issue for the return home.
The Wildcats cleared the uniform change with North Dakota weeks in advance. The Fighting Hawks wore green jerseys and white pants for this game.
Alternate uniforms are always a popular topic in Manhattan. The Wildcats don’t stray from their signature look very often, but they have been willing to show off new combinations recently.
Believe it or not, this is the third straight game in which K-State has worn an alternate helmet, dating back to the Rate Bowl.
This story was originally published August 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM with the headline "Why Kansas State chose to wear white uniforms at home for first time since 1991."