Title: Unfinished Business: The 1998 Kansas State Wildcats
A Netflix Documentary Feature
In the annals of college football, few seasons glitter with both triumph and heartbreak as intensely as the 1998 campaign of the Kansas State Wildcats. Netflix’s new documentary, Unfinished Business, takes viewers deep into the locker rooms, onto the field, and into the hearts of the players and coaches who crafted one of the most remarkable—and ultimately tragic—seasons in NCAA history.
Led by legendary head coach Bill Snyder, the 1998 Wildcats stormed through the regular season like a force of nature, finishing 11-0. With a defense that snarled and an offense that sliced through opposition, they were no longer underdogs—they were giants. And at the center of it all stood quarterback Michael Bishop, a JUCO transfer who became a Heisman finalist and the face of a program on the rise. His rocket arm and electric running turned the Wildcats into a national title contender, silencing doubters with each explosive play.
One of the documentary’s most arresting segments chronicles Kansas State’s climactic victory over #11 Nebraska, a team that had dominated the Wildcats for nearly three decades. Under the night sky in Manhattan, K-State dismantled the Huskers 40-30, snapping a 29-game losing streak against their longtime tormentors. As Bishop sprinted downfield for a game-sealing touchdown, fans flooded the field in jubilation, painting an unforgettable portrait of triumph.
Unfinished Business doesn’t just recount scores and highlights—it breathes life into them. Through archival footage, exclusive interviews, and cinematic recreations, the film captures the brotherhood of the players, the meticulous genius of Snyder, and the growing belief in a dream few thought possible in the early 1990s. From Snyder’s arrival to the brink of a national title, the Wildcats’ rise was nothing short of a miracle.
But the story darkens in December.
The Big 12 Championship Game against Texas A&M loomed as a final hurdle. Victory would almost guarantee a berth in the first-ever BCS National Championship Game. For three quarters, K-State dominated. But the Aggies clawed back, forcing overtime, and ultimately stunned the Wildcats 36-33 in double OT. In a matter of minutes, the dream unraveled. The Wildcats would be denied a shot at the title—and even at a BCS bowl appearance—despite their perfect regular season.
The documentary pulls no punches, portraying the raw devastation in the aftermath of that loss. Yet, Unfinished Business is not a tale of failure. It’s a story of transformation—of a program rising from obscurity, of players who gave everything, and of a fanbase forever changed. The 1998 team didn’t win it all, but they redefined what was possible in the Little Apple.
Through stirring narration, haunting visuals, and deep emotional insight, Netflix delivers a story that is less about what was lost—and more about what was built.
