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

Could the Utah Utes be set up for a championship run in the Big 12? Recapping the conference chaos from Week 5, what's happening with the BYU Cougars, Texas Tech Red Raiders and much more!   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNQsWmyf0LCFUKr01QZ2LQ     Locked On College Football Podcast https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-college-football/   Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketba...

The Wildcats head to Waco for a HIGH-STAKES Big 12 battle that could decide who stays alive in the race for Arlington. Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson has been torching defenses all season — leading the nation in touchdown passes and carving up Oklahoma State for five scores last week. Now he gets a shot at a Kansas State secondary that has yet to face a quarterback of his caliber. Avery Johnson and the...

Kansas State’s locker room energy is back after the bounce-back win over UCF, but Chris Klieman made it clear the Wildcats are still a long way from finished work — especially with Baylor up next in Waco. Christian Rauh breaks down the three biggest themes from Monday’s presser and the UCF tape: Secondary under the microscope: K-State’s bend-don’t-break defense held up but still gave up an 82-yard...

Kansas State men’s basketball enters a make-or-break year for Jerome Tang. After opening his tenure with an Elite Eight run, the Wildcats have slipped to 19 wins, then 16 wins, and missed the NCAA Tournament two straight seasons. Now, with 10 newcomers, a new offensive coordinator in Matthew Driscoll, and All-American guard PJ Haggerty, Tang faces the challenge of regaining fan faith and steering...

Kansas State finally looked like the team Wildcat fans expected all offseason — and it all started with a spark. After a sluggish 1-3 start, the bye week reset and the return of dynamic RB Dylan Edwards ignited Chris Klieman’s squad in a decisive 34-20 win over previously-undefeated UCF. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, host Christian Rauh breaks down: ✅ How Dylan Edwards’ speed (75-yar...

LIVE Postgame Show Preview – Kansas State vs. UCF The Wildcats and the Knights just went to battle — now it’s time to break it all down. Join me LIVE right after the final whistle as we react in real time to Kansas State’s performance against undefeated UCF. We’ll hit everything you’re talking about: 🔥 The turning points that swung the game 🔥 Avery Johnson and Dylan Edwards — did the offense fin...

Kansas State football is out of excuses — the Wildcats finally have their spark plug back. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, Christian Rauh breaks down why Dylan Edwards’ long-awaited return and Avery Johnson’s legs could be the difference-makers that save K-State’s season when they host undefeated UCF in Manhattan. We cover: Why Edwards has to be “him” again — the same explosive back who...

NO EXCUSES. Dylan Edwards is BACK for Kansas State Football, and the Wildcats’ offense is officially out of alibis. Avery Johnson has to unleash his legs, the run game must finally click, and K-State needs to start fast against undefeated UCF. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, we break down: ✅ Dylan Edwards’ return and why it changes everything for K-State’s offense ✅ Avery Johnson’s ro...

Last week was an absolute chaotic carnival in Big 12 football, delivering a series of shocking results, major upsets, and significant shifts in the conference hierarchy. If you thought the league was wide open before, Week 4 blew the doors off the competition.   Here is a breakdown of how wild the week was:   1. The Preseason Favorite Crumbles The biggest story of the weekend was the complete dism...

It’s a Locked On crossover you don’t want to miss! Mike G from Locked On UCF and Christian from Locked On Kansas State break down a massive Big 12 matchup in Manhattan. We cover: Key players to watch — Dylan Edwards’ return for Kansas State, Dwayne Thomas Jr. for UCF QB Battle — Avery Johnson vs Taven Jackson, who has the edge? Strengths & Weaknesses — Wildcats’ defensive struggles vs UCF’s surpri...

The Big 12 was rocked with stunning news: Mike Gundy is OUT at Oklahoma State. After 21 years in Stillwater, Gundy’s firing ends an era that saw 170 wins, 12 bowl victories, 18 straight bowl appearances, and ten AP Top 25 finishes. But after back-to-back nightmare seasons — capped off by a shocking home loss to Tulsa — Oklahoma State finally pulled the trigger on a random Tuesday in September. In...

Talk is cheap — and Kansas State football has done plenty of it during this bye week. At 1–3, the Wildcats head into a season-saving showdown with undefeated UCF. Chris Klieman says the energy is fixed, the defense is simplified, and leaders are stepping up. But will any of that matter on Saturday? In today’s episode: Energy or Lip Service? Did the bye-week reset actually change anything? Avery Jo...

Kansas State football is in must-win mode as the Wildcats host undefeated UCF in a pivotal Week 4 Big 12 matchup. After a rocky 1–3 start, Chris Klieman’s team needs Avery Johnson and the offense to find answers fast. Meanwhile, Scott Frost has the Knights rolling behind breakout quarterback Taven Jackson, setting up one of the most intriguing games of the season. In this episode, we break down: W...

Matt Wells just gave Kansas State fans what they’ve been begging to hear — he wants Avery Johnson to run the football more. On this episode of Locked On Kansas State, I break down every word from Wells’ appearance on the Chris Klieman Show and why his comments matter heading into the UCF matchup. We dive into: Wells’ direct quote about Avery running more and what it means for the offense 919 ksu....

Week 3 was  a wild ride for the Big 12 and Week 4 is also going to be one to watch. The Utah Utes vs the Texas Tech Red Raiders leads the slate, the future of Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State is unclear, Drake Toll made a brave TCU Horned Frogs bet and much more!   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNQsWmyf0LCFUKr01QZ2LQ     Locked On College Football Podcast https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/lock...

Kansas State hasn’t looked the same since that trip to Houston. The Wildcats were riding high at 7–1, ranked inside the Top 20, and playing with real swagger—until Houston handed them a gritty 24–19 loss. From that moment on, everything shifted. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, I break down how the Cougars broke the Wildcats and why the program still hasn’t recovered. From Matt Wells’ qu...

Kansas State’s defense is no longer safe from criticism. After a sluggish start to the season capped off by a disappointing loss to Arizona, the Wildcats’ defense is failing to meet the standard that has defined this program for decades. From the trenches to the linebackers to the secondary, nothing is clicking — and the numbers back it up. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, we dig deep in...

Kansas State football is in full crisis mode heading into the bye week, sitting at 1–3 and searching for answers. The Wildcats still have the talent to compete, but the execution and coaching have been a disaster. In this episode, we dive into the identity crisis holding K-State back, from a broken run game to an offensive line that’s failing to create push. The spotlight is now on offensive coord...

Kansas State heads into the bye week at 1–3 and facing a full-blown identity crisis. After losses to Iowa State, Army, and Arizona, Chris Kleiman admitted he doesn’t know this team’s true identity — and that’s a major red flag for a program that just two years ago lifted the Big 12 trophy. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, we break down: Why the Wildcats’ season is already at a breaking p...

Arizona Defeats Kansas State in a Hard-Fought Matchup   TUCSON, AZ - In a pivotal non-conference game that felt every bit like a Big 12 showdown, the Arizona Wildcats emerged victorious, defeating the Kansas State Wildcats 25-21. The win improves Arizona's record to a perfect 3-0 on the season, while Kansas State drops to a disappointing 1-3.   The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Arizona's...

Kansas State is officially in CRISIS MODE heading into Friday night’s showdown with Arizona. After a crushing loss to Army and a shaky 1–2 start, the Wildcats’ season is hanging by a thread. Can Avery Johnson carry this team on his back? Will the offensive line finally show some fight in the run game? And can the defense slow down Noah Fifita and an Arizona offense that’s been putting up 40+ point...

Week 2 had some major ramifications for the Big 12. Oregon dominated Oklahoma State, Arizona State fell to Mississippi State, Baylor picked up a major win over SMU and so much more!    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kansas State is in must-win mode. After a shaky start to the season, Chris Klieman’s Wildcats head to Tucson with one mission: the defense HAS to show up. Arizona QB Noah Fifita is lighting it up with nearly 400 yards and 5 TDs last week, and if K-State can’t slow him down, their season dreams could be done before Big 12 play even heats up. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, we break down:...

Kansas State just can’t catch a break. The Wildcats are once again dealing with devastating injury news — wide receiver Jared Bradley is out multiple weeks, while star running back Dylan Edwards is 50/50 for Friday night’s road trip to Arizona. Add this on top of a 1-2 start, and Chris Klieman’s team is running out of time to stop the season from spiraling out of control. In today’s episode of Loc...

Kansas State football is spiraling — and after an embarrassing 24–21 loss to Army, the Wildcats are officially in serious trouble. This was supposed to be a 10–2 Big 12 contender with Avery Johnson under center. Instead, K-State has dropped back-to-back games — nearly losing to FCS North Dakota before getting stunned by an Army team that just fell to Tarleton State In today’s episode of Locked On...