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

More Reactions from No. 22 Iowa State defeated No. 17 Kansas State 24-21 in a thrilling, rain-soaked season opener at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. This defensive slugfest came down to the wire. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht was a difference-maker, throwing for two touchdowns and running for a third. Meanwhile, K-State's Avery Johnson kept the Wildcats in the gam...

Kansas State starts the season with a loss after falling to Iowa State 24-21 in Dublin, Ireland. Join Christian Rauh as he breaks down his initial thoughts immediately after the game. Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1K...

Farmageddon goes international as Kansas State kicks off the 2025 season against Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland. Christian Rauh of Locked On K-State breaks down Avery Johnson’s Heisman-level potential, Dylan Edwards’ game-breaking speed, and how the Wildcats’ O-Line can dominate Iowa State’s defensive front. We dive into: The key matchups in the trenches Why K-State’s offense is built for a stateme...

BOMBSHELL Big 12 prediction: Kansas State and Arizona State are BOTH headed to Arlington. Locked On Kansas State’s Christian Rauh and Locked On Sun Devils’ Richie Bradshaw team up for a College Football Crossover to break down why the Wildcats and Sun Devils are primed to SHATTER expectations in 2025. We cover: 🏈 Why Avery Johnson, Dylan Edwards, and K-State’s ground game can dominate the league...

RESURGENCE is here. Kansas State and Baylor are the programs that can flip the script on a doubted Big 12 — and it all starts with ELITE quarterback play. In this Locked On Kansas State x Locked On Baylor crossover, Christian Rauh and Cam Stewart dive deep into why the 2025 season could be the turning point for the league’s national reputation: 🏈 Farmageddon in Dublin — Kansas State vs. Iowa Stat...

Farmageddon in Dublin is HERE! 🇮🇪 Kansas State and Iowa State collide on the international stage to open the college football season — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. We break down EVERYTHING you need to know: Availability Reports & Depth Concerns — Can Kansas State’s O-Line and defensive front hold up without key pieces? Will Iowa State’s thin RB room and surprise OL absences derail their game...

Locked On Kansas State host Christian Rauh is joined by Jake Crain of Crain & Co. — and he brought some MASSIVE predictions with him. Not only does Jake believe the Wildcats will take down Iowa State in Dublin, but he has Kansas State finishing 11-1 in the regular season and making the College Football Playoff as an AT-LARGE team — with TWO Big 12 squads in the field. We break down: Why Jake think...

Big 12 football frenzy: Can Texas Tech live up to the 11-1 hype? Hosts clash over conference predictions and playoff hopes. Sparks fly as team experts debate Arizona State's title defense, West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez era, and Utah's surprise contender status. Hot seats heat up for coaches like Mike Gundy and Scott Satterfield, while Kyle Whittingham's future at Utah hangs in the balance. Guest...

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...