Locked On Kansas State - Daily Podcast on Kansas State Wildcats Football & Basketball

Are BYU, Oklahoma State, and Utah hiding cracks beneath their winning records? As Big 12 contenders escape with shaky victories, questions swirl about foundational weaknesses and whether these programs are true playoff threats or potential frauds. The Big 12 Squad unpacks narrow escapes, fourth-down blunders, and the surprising rise of teams like Houston—blowing past opponents while others barely hang on. Sharp insight highlights defensive lapses, quarterback performances from Drew Mestemaker and Noah Fifita, and hot takes on the College Football Playoff Committee's eye test versus scoreboard watching. Key debates center on West Virginia’s historic defensive struggles, Utah’s lack of pass rush, and whether the Big 12 can land multiple teams in the playoff. With conference showdowns looming, can any top contender claim elite status, or are upsets just around the corner? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.  Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.  ULTRA POUCHESDon’t sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code LOCKEDONCOLLEGEFOOTBALL at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kansas State football has beaten Kansas 17 consecutive times, but can Collin Klein and Avery Johnson keep the Sunflower Showdown streak alive after two disappointing Big 12 losses? The Wildcats are coming off frustrating performances against Cincinnati and Houston, raising serious concerns about Kansas State's defense, offensive consistency and ability to compete in the Big 12. Now, Kansas State faces its biggest rivalry game of the season with enormous pressure on first-year head coach Collin Klein. Derek Johnson of Locked On Jayhawks joins Locked On Kansas State for a complete Sunflower Showdown preview, including the biggest matchups, X-factors, bold predictions and what this rivalry means for both programs. The biggest concern for Kansas State might be its struggling run defense. After allowing 271 rushing yards against Cincinnati and 233 against Houston, can the Wildcats contain former Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards? Edwards returns to Manhattan wearing a Kansas uniform, creating one of the most intriguing storylines of the rivalry. Meanwhile, Avery Johnson could be Kansas State's biggest offensive weapon. The Wildcats need Johnson to make plays with his arm and legs, especially with the receiving corps struggling to consistently produce explosive plays. Can Kansas stop Johnson from taking over the game? We also examine Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall, Kansas State's inability to force interceptions and whether turnovers could decide Saturday's matchup. Plus, what happens if Klein becomes the first Kansas State head coach to lose to Kansas in nearly two decades? Both teams are searching for their first Big 12 victory, and the loser could face a difficult road to bowl eligibility. We finish with score predictions, including why Kansas State's special teams could ultimately decide another dramatic Sunflower Showdown. Will the Wildcats make it 18 straight? #KansasState #KStateFootball #SunflowerShowdown Photo Credit: Evert Nelson IMAGN Go AD Free and More with the Everydayer's Club! Learn More Here: https://lockedonkansasstate.supercast.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Big 12 Conference, Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kansas State football suffered an ugly 35-16 loss to Houston, and Collin Klein's Wildcats are facing a harsh reality. After starting the season 3-0, Kansas State is now 0-2 in Big 12 play, with major questions surrounding its defense, offensive execution and championship expectations. Houston didn't just beat Kansas State. The Cougars exposed problems that have been building throughout the season. Avery Johnson finished with 182 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception, but struggled behind an offensive line that allowed consistent pressure. Kansas State managed just 117 rushing yards, while dropped passes continued to hurt an offense already struggling to establish consistency. But the biggest concern is on defense. For the second consecutive Big 12 game, Kansas State allowed more than 230 rushing yards. Houston finished with 233 yards on the ground, while tight end Patrick Overmeyer caught eight passes for 83 yards and four touchdowns. How does Kansas State allow the same defensive breakdowns to happen repeatedly? We examine the Wildcats' struggles with defensive alignment, run fits, linebacker coverage and whether the roster has enough talent to compete against the Big 12's best teams. We also discuss why Houston looks like a legitimate conference championship contender under Willie Fritz and what this loss reveals about Kansas State's rebuilding process. With Big 12 championship hopes fading, attention now turns to the Sunflower Showdown against Kansas. And that game suddenly carries enormous consequences. Former Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards returns to Manhattan, where the Wildcats must find a way to stop the run and protect their winning streak against the Jayhawks. Could a loss to Kansas turn Collin Klein's first season into something much more concerning? We break down the remaining schedule, Kansas State's path to bowl eligibility and why six or seven wins might be a more realistic expectation. The Wildcats aren't where they want to be. And the Houston loss made that painfully clear. #KansasState #KStateFootball #Big12Football Photo Credit:  Evert Nelson IMAGN Go AD Free and More with the Everydayer's Club! Learn More Here: https://lockedonkansasstate.supercast.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Big 12 Conference, Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big 12 football could be headed for a chaotic weekend as Kansas State looks to upset Houston, BYU battles Iowa State with major injury concerns, and Utah tries to prove it belongs among the conference's top contenders. The Big 12 Squad breaks down a tricky slate of college football games where several favorites could find themselves in trouble. Could Kansas State pull off one of the biggest surprises of the weekend against Houston? The Wildcats have an opportunity to shake up the conference standings, and the panel discusses why this matchup deserves more attention. BYU faces Iowa State with a growing list of injuries, including key offensive contributors. Can the Cougars overcome those losses, or will Iowa State take advantage of a vulnerable opponent? Meanwhile, Utah has looked like one of the Big 12's most impressive teams. But with Kansas visiting Salt Lake City, can the Utes continue dominating opponents, or will the Jayhawks expose some weaknesses? We also examine Arizona's matchup with West Virginia, Oklahoma State's challenge against UCF and why Baylor is suddenly generating excitement behind quarterback DJ Lagway. Beyond this weekend's games, the panel debates which programs are legitimate Big 12 championship contenders. Texas Tech continues winning, but offensive struggles and injuries have raised concerns about the Red Raiders' ability to compete at the highest level. Can Will Hammond and the Texas Tech offense find another gear? The conversation also covers TCU's offensive problems, Arizona State's defensive struggles, Oklahoma State's impressive turnaround under Eric Morris and whether Big 12 teams are receiving enough respect in the national rankings. With several contenders facing difficult matchups and others preparing for crucial games ahead, the Big 12 championship race remains wide open. Who survives the weekend, and which team is about to make a statement? #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #KansasState Photo Credit:  Scott Sewell IMAGN Go AD Free and More with the Everydayer's Club! Learn More Here: https://lockedonkansasstate.supercast.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Big 12 Conference, Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kansas State football faces a massive Big 12 showdown against Houston, and the Wildcats' conference championship hopes could depend on what happens Saturday in Manhattan. Collin Klein and Avery Johnson are coming off a disappointing loss to Cincinnati, while Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars are looking to strengthen their own path toward the Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington. Locked On Kansas State and Locked On Cougs team up for a full breakdown of one of the biggest conference matchups of the weekend. Can Houston follow Cincinnati's blueprint for stopping Avery Johnson? The Wildcats quarterback has improved as a passer, but Kansas State's offense becomes significantly more dangerous when Johnson gets eight to ten rushing attempts. Houston will look to limit his mobility and force Kansas State into uncomfortable passing situations. On the other side, Kansas State's run defense faces another major test. The Wildcats allowed 272 rushing yards against Cincinnati, with roughly 200 coming on just four plays. Defensive coordinator Jordan Peterson must improve the team's pre-snap alignment and run fits before facing Houston running backs Makhi Hughes and Re'Shawn Sanford. There's also an intriguing quarterback storyline involving Conner Weigman, who previously played under Klein at Texas A&M. Could that familiarity give Kansas State an advantage? We discuss the Wildcats' pass rush, defensive personnel, bye-week adjustments, Houston's offensive strengths and why Kansas State enters as a narrow home favorite despite its recent struggles. Finally, we make our score predictions and examine how this game could reshape the Big 12 championship race, especially with questions surrounding BYU, Utah and the rest of the conference contenders. A Kansas State victory could create a realistic path toward a 7-1 start. Another loss could make the road to Arlington significantly more difficult. #KansasState #HoustonFootball #Big12 Photo Credit: Aaron Doster, Troy Taormina IMAGN Go AD Free and More with the Everydayer's Club! Learn More Here: https://lockedonkansasstate.supercast.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Big 12 Conference, Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.