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

Could the Big 12 end up having three different schools in the expanded 12-team college football playoff? The BYU Cougars, Texas Tech Red Raiders and Houston Cougars all have a shot. What do we make of the Utah Utes being handed College Gameday this weekend ahead of their matchup with the Cincinnati Bearcats? Is that a big win for the Big 12?   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNQsWmyf0LCFUKr01QZ2...

Kansas State heads into Week 10 of the college football season on a mission — and Texas Tech might be walking straight into a trap. In this Locked On College Crossover, Christian Rauh (Locked On Kansas State) and Chris Level (Locked On Texas Tech) break down why the Red Raiders haven’t solved the Wildcats in over a decade — and why that streak might just extend to nine straight this weekend in Man...

Kansas State football has owned Kansas — 17 straight Sunflower Showdown wins — but history says the danger comes after. Under Chris Klieman, the Wildcats are just 2–4 in the game that follows the KU rivalry. That trend needs to end this week. Host Christian Rauh dives into why this year’s K-State team feels different, why Texas Tech is actually the perfect opponent to keep the Wildcats locked in,...

This Kansas State offense looks different. Avery Johnson isn’t just managing games anymore — he’s taking over them. From that 91.9 offensive grade to the perfect-touch strikes to Jayce Brown, this version of K-State’s offense has finally found its rhythm. Forget the box score. Forget completion percentage. When Avery Johnson is on, this offense is unbeatable. Jayce Brown continues to rise as one o...

Kansas State left no doubt in Lawrence. The Wildcats dominated Kansas 42-17 in the 2025 Dillons Sunflower Showdown, extending their rivalry win streak to 17 straight and reasserting full control over the state. After a shaky start and an early Jayhawk touchdown, Avery Johnson and the Wildcats caught fire — rattling off 21 unanswered points behind explosive plays and relentless pressure. A muffed p...

Kansas State’s defense has one mission on Saturday — stop Jalon Daniels. The Wildcats have dominated this rivalry for nearly two decades, but the 17-year streak and in-state edge are on the line in Lawrence. Joe Klanderman knows this Kansas offense is unlike anything else in the Big 12. It’s diverse, fast, and unpredictable — the kind that gives coordinators nightmares. With Tobi Osunsanmi out for...

A lot is happening in the Big 12! Bear Bachmeier continues the BYU Cougars' winning streak over the Utah Utes in the Holy War. The Cincinnati Bearcats are looking like the next Arizona State. Can the Texas Tech Red Raiders survive without Behren Morton? All that and more on the Big 12 Squad.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNQsWmyf0LCFUKr01QZ2LQ   Locked On College Football Podcast https://loc...

It’s Sunflower Showdown week, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. After a rocky start to the Big 12 slate and a season already hanging in the balance, Kansas State enters Lawrence knowing one truth — a loss to Kansas would change everything. In this crossover episode between Locked On Kansas State and Locked On Jayhawks, Christian Rauh and Derek Johnson break down every angle of this rivalry game —...

Jerome Tang brought the heat at Big 12 Basketball Media Days, and he didn’t hold back. The Kansas State head coach called PJ Haggerty the best point guard in America, Abdi Bashir the best shooter in the country, and the best athlete in college basketball — doubling down on his belief that this team is special. Is it too much hype… or exactly what Kansas State needs to bounce back after missing the...

It looks like Kansas State will once again have to take the field without Dylan Edwards in Lawrence. Chris Klieman made it clear this week that Edwards hasn’t practiced and “if he plays, it’s a bonus.” So what does that mean for Avery Johnson, the Wildcats’ offense, and their chances to keep the Sunflower Showdown streak alive at 17 straight wins? In today’s episode: 🏈 Segment 1: How K-State’s of...

The streak is alive — but for how long? Kansas State has dominated the Sunflower Showdown for 16 straight years, but this season feels different. With the Jayhawks playing in the new Booth and both teams coming off a bye, all eyes are on whether Lance Leipold’s Kansas squad can finally end the drought — or if Chris Klieman’s Wildcats will make it 17 in a row. In this Locked On College Crossover ep...

Nate Johnson might be the missing piece that turns Kansas State basketball from good to elite in 2025. In today’s episode of Locked On Kansas State, Christian Rauh breaks down how the former Akron star and MAC Player of the Year brings toughness, leadership, and championship DNA to Jerome Tang’s roster. 🏀 Key topics: Why Nate Johnson is the X-factor for Kansas State basketball this season How his...

It’s time to kick off the Basketball Breakdown series on Locked On Kansas State — and there’s no better place to start than with the Wildcats’ newest star, PJ Haggerty. The Memphis transfer and All-American guard brings elite scoring, relentless energy, and leadership that could completely reshape Jerome Tang’s team this season. We break down every detail of Haggerty’s journey — from his early Big...

It's a big Week 8 for the Big 12. Festivities are highlighted by a massive game between the BYU Cougars and the Utah Utes. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are traveling to the Arizona State Sun Devils. More on the firing of Mike Gundy and the Oklahoma State Cowboys.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNQsWmyf0LCFUKr01QZ2LQ     Locked On College Football Podcast https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/lo...

The Kansas State Wildcats are finally starting to look like the defense we expected — and it all started with Desmond Purnell. After an up-and-down start to the season, Purnell exploded against TCU with two interceptions, including a pick-six, earning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors and setting the tone for a dominant night in Manhattan. Christian Rauh breaks down how Purnell’s breakout...

Kansas State is BACK. The Wildcats shut down TCU in their most complete performance of the season, led by a suffocating defense and breakout performances from Avery Johnson, Joe Jackson, and Desmond Purnell. Chris Klieman called this an “ascending football team” — and he’s right. From fresh defensive coverages to a new energy inside the locker room, K-State is playing its best football heading int...

Kansas State gets a HUGE win to keep their Big 12 hopes alive vs. TCU. Dylan Edwards was Out, but Joe Jackson Stepped up. Kansas State defense also played a HUGE part in the win. Locked On College Conferences, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More C...

Kansas State is running out of time and answers. Dylan Edwards has been ruled out again, and without their top offensive weapon, the Wildcats’ season is hanging by a thread. Christian Rauh breaks down why Edwards’ absence changes everything for K-State’s offense, how Matt Wells and Chris Klieman must adjust, and whether Avery Johnson can shoulder the load in a must-win against TCU. From the PR mis...

Breaking down the biggest stories from the Big 12 following a big Week Six. The Texas Tech Red Raiders debuted a new logo. The BYU Cougars and Utah Utes need wins. Who is lagging in NIL funding? All that and more on Big 12 Squad.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNQsWmyf0LCFUKr01QZ2LQ     Locked On College Football Podcast https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-college-football/   Lock...

TCU rolls into Manhattan with revenge on its mind and Sonny Dykes is treating this one like it’s personal. The Horned Frogs have never forgotten how Kansas State snatched the Big 12 crown in 2022, and after last week’s statement win over Colorado, Dykes wants to bury the Wildcats’ season for good. We break down why this matchup is bigger than the standings suggest. Can TCU’s loaded linebackers and...

Kansas State football is spiraling and the fallout could be brutal. After the crushing loss to Baylor, the Wildcats sit at 2-4 and face the real threat of losing their most electric stars to the transfer portal. In this episode, we break down why Avery Johnson, Jayce Brown, and Dylan Edwards are now at risk of leaving Manhattan if the season does not turn around — and why fans should be alarmed by...

Kansas State’s season is slipping fast and Chris Klieman’s latest comments just poured gas on the fire. The head coach flat out said he doesn’t want to run Avery Johnson more than 15 times a game — even though the Wildcats are 7-3 when Johnson has at least 10 carries and undefeated when he hits 14. In this episode, Christian Rauh breaks down why that mindset is inexcusable for a 2-4 team desperate...

Kansas State’s 2-4 start feels self-inflicted. Christian Rauh breaks down why questionable red-zone and clock-management calls have become the story of the season, how the Wildcats have slipped to 5-10 in their last 15 one-score games, and whether fans will ever see the full offensive arsenal with Avery Johnson, a healthy Dylan Edwards, and all three top receivers on the field together. 👉 We cove...

Kansas State’s trip to Waco turned into a nightmare. The Wildcats blew a 34-17 lead in the fourth quarter and lost 35-34 after a potential game-winning 55-yard field goal was blocked as time expired. In this episode, Christian Rauh breaks down how poor time management, puzzling first-down play-calling, and a costly Avery Johnson pick-six turned a statement road win into a season-altering loss. We...

Kansas State’s win over UCF brought an undeniable spark — but was it real momentum or just a short-lived surge? In this episode, Christian Rauh breaks down how the Wildcats’ renewed energy behind Avery Johnson and Dylan Edwards can either fuel a season-saving run or fade fast against two pivotal Big 12 matchups: Baylor in Waco and TCU next. We dig into: • What changed out of the bye week that fina...