The 1986 Kansas State Wildcats football team represented Kansas State University in the college football season of 1986. The team's head football coach was Stan Parrish. The Wildcats played their home games in KSU Stadium. 1986 saw the wildcats finish with a record of 2–9, and a 1–6 record in Big 8 play. 1986 was the first season for Stan Parrish.