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

Kansas State fans, the wait is almost over — football is back, and the Wildcats are just days away from kicking off the 2025 season in Dublin against Iowa State. On today’s episode of Locked On Kansas State, Christian Rauh is joined by Joe Tillery (Heartland College Sports, YouTube @JoeTillery) for a loaded breakdown of everything you need to know heading into Week Zero. We start with the 2025 bre...

Farmageddon is HERE. Kansas State and Iowa State are just DAYS away from kicking off the college football season in Dublin, Ireland — and this matchup is no throwaway Week 0 game. In this crossover episode, Locked On Kansas State’s Christian Rauh and Locked On Cyclones’ Nick Marovets break down everything you need to know before toe meets leather overseas: Vegas Lines & Over/Unders – Will this gam...

Kansas State’s road back to Arlington won’t be easy — but Avery Johnson and the Wildcats are ready for the challenge. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, Christian Rauh breaks down the ENTIRE 2025 schedule, ranking every game from 12 to 1 and explaining what it will truly take to return to the Big 12 Championship for the first time since 2022. We go game-by-game: from non-conference matchup...

It’s officially GAME WEEK for Kansas State Football! 🏈 On today’s episode of Locked On Kansas State, we break down three HUGE storylines heading into the 2025 season opener in Dublin: 🔥 Segment 1: The Running Back Room Without DJ Giddens Can the Wildcats survive — or even improve — without their workhorse RB? Why Dylan Edwards is ready to unleash a NEW ERA in the backfield. The roles of Joe Jack...

Week 0 is here, and it’s a massive weekend for the state of Kansas. In this Locked On crossover, we dive into two headline matchups: Kansas State vs. Iowa State in Dublin — A conference clash with Big 12 title implications right out of the gate. Can Avery Johnson and the Wildcats handle an Iowa State team breaking in a new WR corps? Kansas vs. Fresno State — The Jayhawks open their season in Lawre...

Farmageddon is HERE! 🏈 Locked On Kansas State’s Christian Rauh teams up with Locked On Cyclones’ Nick Marovets for an in-depth preview of the very first Big 12 player availability reports, why Iowa State’s wide receivers could be the most underrated group in the conference, and how Kansas State’s unproven secondary will hold up in Dublin, Ireland.   We break down Big 12 policy changes — including...

Big 12 football shakeup: AP poll surprises and gambling scandal rock Oklahoma. Is a true freshman about to make BYU history? Experts break down the unexpected AP poll rankings, questioning Utah's inclusion and Oklahoma State's absence. The John Matier controversy at Oklahoma takes center stage, sparking debate on gambling in college sports. Quarterback battles heat up across the conference, with B...

The projected scoring leaders for the 2025-26 college basketball season are out… and somehow PJ Haggerty’s name is nowhere to be found. This is the same guy who finished third in the nation last year at Memphis, averaging 21.7 points per game, winning AAC Player of the Year, and earning All-American honors — and now he’s ready to lead Kansas State in the Big 12. So why the snub? I break down why l...

Week Zero is bringing the heat! #17 Kansas State vs #22 Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland marks the first Top 25 Week Zero matchup since 2002 — and the Big 12 is making history. In this episode: AP Poll Reaction & Big 12 Breakdown – Only 4 Big 12 teams in the AP Top 25… but 7 in the Top 28. Plus, the only 3 Top 10 teams with returning starting QBs, and why some rankings already smell like preseason fi...

RANKED in Dublin: Coaches Poll Sets Stage for K-State vs Iowa State | O-Line Questions Loom The 2025 Coaches Poll is out — and both Kansas State and Iowa State will kick off the college football season ranked heading into their Week 0 showdown in Dublin, Ireland. But did the poll get it right? Christian Rauh (Locked On Kansas State) and Nick Marvitsou (Locked On Cyclones) break down why the Big 12...

Big 12 football faces an uphill battle for respect. Can the conference overcome media bias and scheduling challenges to earn a spot among college football's elite? Drake and the squad dissect the USA Today coaches poll, questioning Big 12 team rankings and omissions. The panel debates SEC quarterback talent, analyzes Big 12 perception problems, and proposes strategies for boosting the conference's...

Is Kansas State built to win the Big 12 in 2025? According to recruiting analyst Brian Smith, the answer is YES — and it starts with quarterback Avery Johnson. In this crossover episode with Locked On Kansas State, we break down why the Wildcats are serious contenders for the Big 12 title — and possibly a College Football Playoff spot. We dive into Avery Johnson’s development, the explosive offens...

In this Locked On Kansas State x Locked On Big 12 crossover, we break down why Washington State and Oregon State might be better expansion targets for the Big 12 than ACC schools like NC State or Louisville. Christian Rauh and Drake Toll dive deep into media markets, fan bases, and realignment strategy—plus a fiery debate on why Avery Johnson is the best QB in the Big 12 (and why the SEC's QB situ...

Farmageddon is not just a rivalry — it’s a legacy. In today’s Locked On Crossover with Locked On Kansas State and Locked On Cyclones, we’re setting the record straight after Farmageddon was ranked 63rd (🤯) on a major media outlet’s Top 100 Rivalries list. 💥 Why K-State vs. Iowa State checks every rivalry box 🔥 How long this series has gone underappreciated (since 1917!) 🧠 What the media always...

Conference realignment shakes up college football landscape. North Carolina eyes SEC move, Miami ponders Big 12 jump. What's next for the ACC? Drake and the Big 12 Squad break down potential conference shifts, analyzing financial motivations and brand impacts. The hosts explore ACC teams as expansion targets, weighing geographic fit and rivalries. Deion Sanders' dramatic health journey and coachin...

Kansas State men’s basketball is BACK in the mix — and don’t sleep on this new roster. In today’s episode of Locked On Kansas State, we break down why Jerome Tang might’ve outdone himself in the transfer portal. From PJ Haggerty to Andrej Kostic, this roster is oozing with fit, firepower, and maybe even more talent than last year. 🔥 Can this group get back to the NCAA Tournament — and contend at...

Two dark horses. One defining showdown. In this Locked On College Crossover, Locked On Kansas State and Locked On Utes break down one of the most underrated but potentially game-deciding matchups in the Big 12: Kansas State vs. Utah in Salt Lake City late in the season. 🟣 Will Avery Johnson level up into a Heisman dark horse? 🔴 Is Devin Dampier Utah’s next great dual-threat QB? 🔒 Can Whittingha...

Chris Klieman just dropped a ton of insight at his first Fall Camp press conference — and we’re breaking it all down. From offensive line depth concerns to WR room surprises, and from Avery Johnson’s growth to the backup QB battle, this episode covers it all. 🔥 Segment 1: O-Line reshuffle + Devon Rice emerges at WR 🧱 Segment 2: Defense flying under the radar, but quietly loaded ⚡ Segment 3: QB2...

Will Kansas State and TCU meet again in Arlington? In this Locked On College Crossover, Christian Rauh (Locked On Kansas State) and Stephen Simcox (Locked On Horned Frogs) break down the 2025 outlook for both programs: 🏈 Can Avery Johnson take the next step as QB1? 🏈 Why Josh Hoover might be the most underrated passer in the Big 12 🏈 TCU’s brutal schedule and the Bill Belichick-led UNC opener...

Deion Sanders vs Chris Klieman. Colorado vs Kansas State. The final game of the 2025 Big 12 regular season could be the biggest — and Coach Prime's toughest challenge yet. In this Locked On College Crossover episode, Locked On Kansas State and Locked On Buffs break down every angle of the high-stakes Week 13 showdown in Manhattan: 🟣 Will Avery Johnson’s offense be the best in the Big 12? 🖤 Can K...

Forget last year’s record — Oklahoma State is coming for blood in 2025. In this Locked On crossover, Christian Rauh (Locked On Kansas State) and Cody Stovall (Locked On Oklahoma State) break down why K-State fans should NOT overlook the Cowboys — especially with the Week 10 showdown in Stillwater looming. 🔥 Key Talking Points: 💣 Why this Oklahoma State team is nothing like the 2024 version 🔁 60...

Kansas State’s Fall Camp is underway — and the message is clear: this team is LOCKED IN. In today’s episode, Christian Rauh of Locked On Kansas State is joined by Jon Grove of GoPowercat.com / 247Sports to break down firsthand takeaways from fall camp, including bold observations from media availability, position battles, and the championship mentality brewing in Manhattan. 🔑 Key Topics Covered:...

Donald Trump just signed an executive order that could reshape college football as we know it — and the impact on the Big 12 and Kansas State is massive. In this Locked On College Football Crossover episode, Christian (Locked On Kansas State) and Richie Bradshaw (Locked On Sun Devils) break down the real implications for NIL, recruiting, and the future of college sports. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in Th...

Kansas State’s linebacker room might be the key to another Big 12 title run. In the final positional breakdown before Week 0’s Farmageddon clash in Dublin, we’re diving deep into the linebackers — and there’s a lot to unpack. 🔥 Austin Romaine might just be the best player on K-State’s entire roster — a future NFL pick who turned down SEC and Big Ten offers to stay loyal to the Cats. 💪 Desmond Pu...

Did the Big 12 Conference make a mistake turning down the Memphis Tigers from joining the conference? What value would they add to the conference? The Big 12 Squad debates how the move would have helped or hurt the BYU Cougars, Arizona Sun Devils, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Utah Utes, Arizona Wildcats, Baylor Bears, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Cincinnati Bearcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Iow...