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Kansas State's 2022 season came to a bitter close in the 89th edition of the Sugar Bowl as the Alabama Crimson hammered the Wildcats 45-20. While the loss dropped K-State to 10-4 to close out the year, the Wildcats still finished with a 10-win season and conference championship for the first time since 2012. In this game recap, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart reviews the buildup to the game against the Crimson Tide, discusses where the game got away from Kansas State, offers thoughts on contributions from some of the individuals who played their final games as Wildcats, and posits where the program is heading into the 2023 offseason.  Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Still haven't come down from your Big 12 championship high? Good, neither have we. Let's keep those good times rolling. Bowl season is upon us, and the Big 12 has 8 games over the next 10 days. Justin Nutter @JNutter is joined by Calvin Johnson (no, not THAT Calvin Johnson) of the 3 Man Rush podcast to discuss each matchup. If you like what you hear, give Calvin and his crew a follow on Twitter @3manrushfb for more college football coverage. And, as always, follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball.

In a game LOADED with drama, Kansas State managed to outlast 3rd-ranked TCU in overtime 31-28 to claim the third Big 12 Championship in program history. The Wildcat defense turned away TCU on a 4th and Goal play in the first overtime period. When the Wildcats took their possession, it was placekicker Ty Zentner who delivered the game-winning 31-yard field goal to lift the Wildcats to the victory. Kansas State's Deuce Vaughn was named the game's most outstanding player after accounting for 160 all-purpose yards and one touchdown. The win gave coach Chris Klieman his first Big 12 Championship as well as his third victory over an AP Top 10 team this season. In this game recap, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart contextualizes the victory, analyzes key stats and performers on both sides of the ball, discusses this team's standing in K-State Football lore, and offers a few thoughts regarding K-State's bid to play Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Kansas State is BACK in the Big 12 Championship game for the first time since 2003! The 10th-ranked Wildcats are geared up for a rematch with the undefeated and 3rd-ranked TCU Horned Frogs, looking to avenge the 38-28 setback it suffered earlier this season and claim the school's third Big 12 title. In this preview episode, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter revisit the 'Cats first meeting against the Horned Frogs, discuss how Joe Klanderman's defense will look different in the rematch, ponder what level of involvement Deuce Vaughn will have for the Wildcat offense, project the type of game that results in a Wildcat victory, make their offensive and defensive "picks to pop" for the Wildcats, and offer up score predictions! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Rain showers did not deter the sellout crowd at Bill Snyder Family Stadium as 12th-ranked Kansas State rose to the occasion in its final home game of 2022 by downing Kansas, 47-27. Deuce Vaughn ran for a touchdown and accounted for 229 all-purpose yards, Malik Knowles added two more scores on the ground, and Will Howard tossed touchdown passes to Sammy Wheeler and Phillip Brooks in the victory. The win secured the Governor's Cup for Kansas State, which defeated its in-state rival for the 14th consecutive time. The victory also earned Kansas State a bid to the Big 12 Championship game where it will get a rematch against undefeated TCU. In this game recap, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart recounts the build up, analyzes key stats, and provides his main takeaways ahead of the Big 12 Championship game. Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

A chaotic first half did not derail 15th-ranked Kansas State as the Wildcats offense torched West Virginia 48-31 at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, WV. Kansas State's Will Howard threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns while also running in another score. The Wildcat defense was led by Brendan Mott, who registered three sacks in the victory. Cincere Mason and Julius Brents also picked off passes for the K-State secondary. K-State head coach Chris Klieman cleared yet another hurdle in winning in Morgantown for the first time in his four years as head coach. The 48 points proved to be most by a K-State team on the road in Big 12 play since the Wildcats rang up Texas Tech for 49 back in 2013. In this game recap, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart contextualizes the Wildcats' frenetic win, grades the Cats on the keys to victory, and sets the stage for K-State's upcoming contest against archrival Kansas. Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Thanks to an emphatic 31-3 victory over Baylor, along with some help from TCU, Kansas State has retaken control of its Big 12 Championship destiny. The next hurdle in front of the Wildcats is a pesky West Virginia team fresh of its 23-20 upset of Oklahoma. In this preview episode, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart examines a retooled West Virginia offense with Garrett Greene's emergence quarterback, discusses the loss K-State safety Kobe Savage, posits how Will Howard can attack a porous Mountaineer secondary, makes his offensive and defensive "picks to pop" for the Wildcats, and offers up his score prediction! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

With its Big 12 Championship game hopes hanging in the balance, Kansas State looks to circle the wagons in Waco when it squares off with a surging Baylor team. In this preview episode, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter discuss the task of containing Baylor's wide-zone run concepts, ponder where the Wildcat offense goes with Adrian Martinez now back as QB1, address the challenge of moving the ball against the Bears' defense if wide receivers Malik Knowles and/or Kade Warner are unavailable, make their offensive and defensive "picks to pop" for the Wildcats, and offer up score predictions! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

After throttling a top 10 Oklahoma State team, 13th-ranked Kansas State looks to build off its recent outing as it gets set to play host to 24th-ranked Texas at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. In this preview episode, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter discuss the challenge of containing Texas runningback Bijan Robinson, analyze the progress made by the Wildcat offense under the direction of Will Howard, offer opinions on how to utilize Adrian Martinez, make their offensive and defensive "picks to pop" for the Wildcats, and offer up score predictions! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Kansas State's Will Howard stole the show on homecoming as the backup signal-caller tossed four touchdown passes in the Wildcats dominant 48-0 triumph over the 9th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. K-State head coach Chris Klieman cleared a huge hurdle in defeating Mike Gundy after falling in the three previous head-to-head matchups. The win proved to be the most lopsided defeat of a top 10 team by a lower-ranked team in college football HISTORY. In this game recap, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart contextualizes the Wildcats' decisive win over the Pokes, grades out the three units, and sets the stage for K-State's upcoming home date against Texas. Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

After suffering its first Big 12 loss of the season, 22nd-ranked Kansas State looks to turn the page as it gets set to entertain 9th-ranked Oklahoma State in a game with massive Big 12 Championship game implications. In this preview episode, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter analyze the explosive Oklahoma State offense and its generous defense, discuss the impact injuries will have for both sides, offer opinions on K-State's offensive philosophy if Will Howard starts at quarterback, make their offensive and defensive "picks to pop" for the Wildcats, and offer up score predictions! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Untimely injuries and special teams miscues proved too much to overcome for Kansas State as the Wildcats squandered a three-score lead in what ended up being a 38-28 setback to 8th-ranked TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. It was Chris Klieman's first loss to TCU in his four years as head coach of the Wildcats. Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart reviews the Wildcats' first Big 12 defeat by analyzing K-State's performance in all three phases, grading out the units, and projecting what the remainder of the season might have in store. Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

After a much-needed BYE week, Kansas State looks to remain atop the Big 12 standings as they travel to Fort Worth to take on the 8th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. In this preview episode, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter get you primed for the Wildcats' colossal primetime matchup by reviewing the prior week in the Big 12, breaking down the Horned Frog potent offense and sporadic defense, outlining K-State advantages in all three phases, making their "picks to pop," and offering up score predictions! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Kansas State is 3-0 in Big 12 play, sitting atop the conference standings heading into its BYE week. Not surprisingly, each unit has made significant contributions during the Cats' hot start. In this episode, Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) connected with stats guru Jimmy Goheen (@ksu_FAN) to deep dive into the advanced metrics for K-State and the Big 12. The two compared the Cats' offensive success rate from '21 to '22, targeted an ideal points per drive number for the remainder of the year, examined the havoc rate generated by the defense, discussed the legitimate conference title contenders, and much more! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Kansas State stormed Jack Trice Stadium last Saturday and walked out with a 10-9 triumph over Iowa State. Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter recount the Wildcats' first victory in Ames since 2016, address listener questions in the Q&A segment, and examine K-State's position in the ever-changing Big 12 landscape.  Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

After picking up a win at home against Texas Tech to move to 2-0 in Big 12 play, Kansas State takes to the road for a pivotal matchup against Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. In this preview episode, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter get you primed for the Wildcats' crucial road tilt by reviewing key takeaways from the Texas Tech victory, breaking down the Cyclones, outlining K-State advantages in all three phases, making their "picks to pop," and offering up score predictions! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

The 'Cats took care of business in their Big 12 home-opener against Texas Tech to move to 2-0 in conference play. Kansas State shifts its focus to an Iowa State team in desperate need of win as the Cyclones have dropped their first two conference tilts of 2022. In this installment of Up Next, Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) caught up Levi Stevenson (@WideRtNattyLt) of the Iowa State SB Nation site to get answers to the following questions: - How eye-opening was the loss at Kansas? - Is the Iowa State offense experiencing an identity crisis? - Is wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson's potential being maximized in this offense? - Has the offensive line's performance allowed sophomore quarterback Hunter Dekkers to grow? - How has Will McDonald handled all of the double and triple teams he faces at his DE position? - What are the early returns on Delaware grad transfer linebacker Colby Reeder? - What has to happen for Iowa State to get back on the right track at home? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

No hangover game for Kansas State as the Wildcats follow their upset of Oklahoma with a 37-28 victory over Texas Tech. The win was the Wildcats' seventh straight over the Red Raiders and 11th in the last 12 meetings. Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart recaps the Wildcats' second Big 12 conference win, K-State's performance in all three phases, grades out the units, and looks ahead to the Farmageddon showdown against rival Iowa State. Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Following its upset victory over Oklahoma in Norman, Kansas State returns to Bill Snyder Family Stadium to play host to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. In this preview episode, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter get you primed for the Wildcats' Big 12 home-opener by reviewing takeaways from the victory over the Sooners, breaking down the Red Raiders, outlining what K-State needs to do to limit the Red Raiders' passing attack, making their "picks to pop," and offering up their score predictions! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Fresh off its 41-34 upset victory over 6th-ranked Oklahoma, Kansas State now turns its attention to Texas Tech. The Red Raiders pulled off an upset of their own in their conference-opener, topping in-state rival Texas 37-34 in overtime. In this installment of Up Next, Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) caught up Steven Rodriguez @L_S_Rodriguez of the Talkin' Tech Podcast (@TalkinTechPod). Steven offered up his thoughts on the following questions surrounding the up-and-coming Red Raiders: - How big was the home win over Texas for first-year head coach Joey McGuire? - What was the fan reaction to the Big 12 Conference fining Texas Tech after fans stormed the field? - What has quarterback Donovan Smith given the Red Raider offense after stepping in for injured Tyler Shough? - Who has emerged as a complement to breakout wide receiver Myles Price? - How has the offensive line held up in pass protection for this "Air Raid" attack? - What has defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter done to improve his side of the ball? - Which team is more likely to suffer the "hangover" effects this Saturday? - How do Texas Tech fans feel about the Wildcats taking 10 of the last 11 meetings in the series? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

After dropping its final non-conference game of 2022, Kansas State went on the road to STUN the 6th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners, 41-34. The win was K-State's fourth in its last six trips to Norman, OK. Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart recaps the Wildcats' herculean effort, analyzes K-State's performance on both sides of the ball, grades out the units, and offers sentiments as K-State has a chance to move into pole position in the Big 12 conference title race Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Following an embarrassing home loss to Tulane, Kansas State looks to rebound as it opens Big 12 on the road against the undefeated and 6th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. In this preview episode, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter get you primed for the Wildcats' conference opener by reviewing what went wrong against the Green Wave, breaking down the Sooners, outlining what K-State needs to do to pull the upset, making their "picks to pop," and offering up their score predictions! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

It's time to start Big 12 play! Kansas State will be opening conference play on the road against the 6th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. In this installment of Up Next, Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) caught up Payton Guthrie @PaytonGlen of the Through the Keyhole Podcast (@KeyholePod). While the Sooners have looked sharp in their 3-0 start, Payton contended that there is ample room for growth while addressing the following questions: - What are the early returns on first-year head coach Brent Venables? - Did thrashing former Big 12 foe Nebraska hold any additional weight with the Oklahoma fanbase? - Has offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby formally alleviated any concerns surrounding a drop-off on his side of the ball? - in what areas has UCF transfer QB Dillon Gabriel struggled? - Is WR Marvin Mims poised for a breakout season? - Have any wide receivers emerged as complements to Mims? - Is Tennessee transfer RB Eric Gray a true homerun hitter? - How has the offensive line adopted the zone blocking scheme? - How comfortable does Venables feeling in relinquishing control of the defense to Ted Roof? - How are fans feeling about the performance of freshman linebacker and former K-State recruiting target Jaren Kanak? - What's allowed LB Danny Stutsman to elevate his game? - Are there major concerns surrounding the kicking game and redshirt freshman PK Zach Schmit? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Kansas State fell to Tulane 17-10 in its final non-conference game of 2022. Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart reviews the high-level narratives from the game, analyzes K-State's performance on both sides of the ball, grades out the units, then offers his high-level concerns for the remainder of the season. Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

After thumping former Big 12 foe Mizzou, Kansas State looks to move to 3-0 as it hosts Tulane in the Wildcats' final non-conference matchup of 2022. In this preview episode, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter deep-dive into the following items:   Final thoughts on the Wildcats' 40-12 victory over the Missouri Tigers Opinions of K-State's alternate uniform it will be donning against Tulane Analysis of Tulane's 2-0 start What challenges do the Green Wave on offense, defense, and special teams? What do fans want so see get shored up in the final non-con game? "Picks to Pop" for K-State along with score predictions   Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

K-State looks to close out the non-conference slate a perfect 3-0 as the Wildcats get set to play host to the Tulane Green Wave out of the American Athletic Conference. In this installment of Up Next, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart connects with Maddy Hudak (@MaddyHudak_94), Sideline Reporter for the Tulane Sports Network. The two delved into a number of topics including: - The reasons for Tulane's regression in 2021 - What has stood out most throughout Tulane's 2-0 start - The marriage of philosophies with head coach Willie Fritz and new offensive coordinator Jim Svoboda - Quarterback Michael Pratt's development as a leader along with his expanded role in this "new" offense - How runningback Tyjae Spears and others hurt defenses in this inverted wishbone, option-adjacent attack - Adoption and execution of 2nd-year defensive coordinator Chris Hampton's scheme - What allows Darius Hodges to wreak havoc from his Joker position - Applying lessons learned from last year's 40-35 setback to Oklahoma in its preparation for Kansas State Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

It's been 11 years since K-State and Missouri clashed on the gridiron. The drought comes to an end Saturday and in what should be an electric atmosphere in Manhattan. @JNutter caught up with @PowerMizzoucom publisher Gabe DeArmond to break down the meeting between former Big 12 foes. Justin and Gabe talk about what this meeting means to both fan bases, and what K-State can expect to see from the Tigers as Chris Klieman looks to improve to 3-0 all-time against the SEC. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @College_Kimball.

The first GAMEDAY of 2022 has arrived! Kansas State will be entertaining the South Dakota Coyotes at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in the Wildcats' season-opener. Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter take a deeper look at the Coyotes, analyze how K-State matches up on both sides of the ball, make their "picks to pop," and offer up score predictions! Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

Week 1 has arrived! Kansas State will be opening its season against the South Dakota Coyotes out of the Missouri Valley Conference. In the first installment of Up Next, Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart caught up @BaileyZubke, Assistant Sports Editor of the South City Journal (@scj). Bailey tackles the following questions regarding the Coyote football program and its expectations for the coming season: - What did last season's monumental upset win over in-state rival South Dakota State mean to coach Bob Nielson and his program? - How did the youth on the roster handle last year's home playoff loss to Southern Illinois? - What were some of the challenges coach Nielson overcame to build this South Dakota football program? - What makes MVFC 1st team preseason all-purpose back selection Carter Bell so dynamic? - What does Carson Camp need to do to take the "next step" in his development as a quarterback? - How heavily are FBS victories weighed when FCS playoff selections are made? - How many wins can the Coyotes rack up against a tough schedule? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

The 2022 Kansas State Football season is just days away from kicking off! Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart and Justin Nutter @JNutter answer a host of Twitter questions to get listeners primed for the upcoming season: - What will be the biggest change in the offensive philosophy from last seasonr? - What offensive player is primed for a breakout season? - Will Nebraska transfer Adrian Martinez have less than three designed QB runs per game? - How concerning is the depth at the linebacker position? - What do the new safeties bring to the table? - Should Deuce Vaughn return kickoffs in an attempt to break the NCAA single-season all-purpose yardage record set by Stanford's Christian McCaffrey in 2015? - What games on the schedule are "must-win" if Kansas State wants to make it to the Big 12 Championship game? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

The 2022 "Know Your Enemy" Big 12 team preview series rolls on! The focus of this episode is the conference's preeminent program: Oklahoma. College & Kimball's Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart was joined by Kegan Reneau @KeganReneau of @RPMData to discuss the start of the Brent Venables era in Norman. Kegan tackled the following questions: - Has the animosity surrounding Lincoln Riley's departure finally subsided? - Were you surprised to see Oklahoma hire a defensive-minded coach in Brent Venables? - What will new offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby bring to the table from a schematic standpoint? - How did fans react to Oklahoma needing to get down to the G5 ranks to find its starting quarterback? - What were the most noticeable shortcomings on the defensive side of the ball during the Lincoln Riley era? - How hands-on will Venables be when it comes to running the defense? - Does Oklahoma reclaim the conference crown after its streak of SIX consecutive Big 12 titles ended in 2021? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

The 2022 "Know Your Enemy" Big 12 team preview series continues as College & Kimball's Jeff Burkhart @jeff_burkhart was joined by @AndyMitts12 of the Rock Chalk Pod to discuss the rebuild being done by Lance Leipold as he prepares to embark on his second season as KU's head coach. Andy offered his thoughts on the following questions: - What caused the switch to flip at end of the '21 season? - Has Jalon Daniels assumed the role of QB1 or will he be pushed by last year's starter Jason Bean? - How does Kansas native and Minnesota transfer Ky Thomas fit into the picture at runningback? - Who steps in to fill the void left by WR Kwamie Lassiter II? - How many incoming transfers are expected to make immediate impacts on the defense? - Do KU fans feel like Lance Leipold is "the guy" to lead this program out of the abyss? - Can this KU team win multiple conference games for the first time since 2008? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

We roll on with the 2022 "Know Your Enemy" Big 12 team preview series. In this episode, College & Kimball's Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) was joined by @jonzoball of the Locked On Longhorns Podcast to preview Texas and a pivotal year 2 for head coach Steve Sarkisian. Jonathan addressed a number of questions including: - Is there truly a battle for QB between Quinn Ewers and Hudson Card? - Can Ewers help Texas hit another gear? - Why is there no buzz surrounding potential first-round draft pick RB Bijan Robinson? - Who will complement Xavier Worthy in receiving corps? - Where is the glaring weakness on the offensive line? - What was the biggest problem that plagued the defense in 2021? - How did Moro Ojomo's comments in the spring impact the locker room? - Has "team culture" turned the proverbial corner? - What record makes Sarkisian's seat get hot heading into next offseason? - Do the Longhorns have what it takes to make the Big 12 championship game? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

The 2022 "Know Your Enemy" Big 12 team preview collection continues as College & Kimball's Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) was joined by @WideRtNattyLt of the Iowa State SB Nation Fan Community to preview the upcoming season for K-State's Farmageddon companion, Iowa State. Levi tackled several questions including: - How did fans respond to 7-6 in 2021 after appearing the Big 12 title game and winning the Fiesta Bowl the previous season? - Is Iowa State upgrading at QB with Hunter Dekkers, who is replacing the school's all-time leading passer in Brock Purdy? - How does Campbell intend to replace Breece Hall, who rushed for 20 touchdowns in 2021? - How many new faces are we going to see on the defense? - Are fans anxious with freshman expected to win the starting kicker and punter positions? - With this team ranking as one of the lowest in returning production in all of FBS, what qualifies as a successful season? - Do Iowa State fans still worry about Matt Campbell taking another job? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

The 2022 "Know Your Enemy" Big 12 team preview collection rolls on! College & Kimball's own Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) was joined by Steven Rodriguez (@L_S_Rodriguez) and Tristan McGonigal (@TristyMc) of the Talkin Tech Podcast to discuss the beginning of the Joey McGuire era in Lubbock. The two offered their thoughts on the following questions: - Why did the 25-24 loss to K-State lead to Matt Wells' dismissal? - How Texas Tech fans feel after watching the Red Raiders thump former HC Mike Leach in the Liberty Bowl? - What was the reaction to the "Air Raid" offense returning to Lubbock? - Who has an edge in the QB battle between Oregon transfer Tyler Shough and Donovan Smith? - What wide receivers are expected to pop in the new system? - What are the expectations of the runningback tandem of SaRodorick Thompson and Tahj Brooks ? - What does new DC Tim DeRuyter need to prioritize in rebuilding this Tech defense? - Can McGuire and company make a bowl game in year 1? - How long will McGuire get to reconstruct this roster? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

The 2022 "Know Your Enemy" Big 12 team preview collection rolls on! College & Kimball's own Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) was joined by Geoff Mitchell (@TheFrogCastTCU) of Horned Frog Blitz to discuss the start of a new era of TCU football. Geoff offered his thoughts on the following questions: - How have TCU fans handled Gary Patterson taking a consultant position at the University of Texas? - How was the hire of Sonny Dykes received? - Who has a leg up in the QB battle between Chandler Morris and Max Duggan? - How will the staff replace runningback Zach Evans after he transferred to Ole Miss? - How much control will new head coach Sonny Dykes exert of the offense? - What went wrong with the TCU defense last season? - Is there concern with new defensive coordinator Joe Gillespie installing the 3-3-5 base? - What are the Frogs' bowl prospects in year 1 under coach Dykes?  Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

This is first installment of the 2022 "Know Your Enemy" Big 12 team preview collection. College & Kimball's own Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) was joined by David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) of 365 Sports to preview the upcoming season for the defending Big 12 Champion Baylor Bears. Smoaky addressed the following questions: - Do fans and alums feel the Baylor program is now on solid footing? - Did Gerry Bohanon and Dave Aranda part on good terms? - What has QB1 Blake Shapen focused on during the offseason? - Who replaces the RB tandem of Tristan Ebner and Abram Smith? - Has recruiting reached a point where the coaches feel they can confidently reload on defense? - Does Baylor make it back to Arlington to defend its Big 12 title? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

A ground-breaking announcement was made with the inception of The Wildcats' Den NIL Collective. @jeff_burkhart caught up with the collective's co-founders, former wide receivers who played for College Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Snyder, @currysexton and @Lockettagency21 The group tackled the following questions: - What is the function of the NIL collective? - What impact do state laws have on the collective? - Are the immediate plans for the NCAA to regulate NIL activities? - What level of transparency is given to donors in terms of seeing how their dollars are utilized? - How does the collective address prospective donors who have "pay for play" concerns? - What does the collective's support structure look like? - What level of contact will the collective have with the university, its coaches, and student athletes? You can follow the collective on twitter at @WildcatsDenKSU. The collective's operations will begin in earnest on April 20, 2022. Prospective donors and business partners will be able to obtain learning materials on that date. Follow us on Twitter at @College_Kimball

In the days leading up to kick off, there was a fair amount of uncertainty surrounding the status of the Texas Bowl. When toe met leather, there was no doubt. K-State was dominant from start to finish as it disposed of the SEC's LSU Tigers 42-20 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Chris Klieman claimed his first bowl victory as head coach of the Wildcats and became only the second coach in program history to win a bowl game. @jeff_burkhart, @JNutter and @Thekstatefan2 analyze the Wildcats decisive win, offer thoughts on (interim) OC Collin Klein's game plan, put QB Skylar Thompson's career into perspective, and much more! Follow us on Twitter at @College_Kimball

After a short hiatus, the Podcats have returned! @jeff_burkhart, @JNutter and @Thekstatefan2 review the 14 prospects who formally signed during the early period, offer depth chart projections for 2022, discuss the offensive coordinator vacancy, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @College_Kimball

K-State's bowl stock took yet another hit in the regular season finale, as the listless Texas Longhorns upended the Wildcats 22-17 at DKR Memorial Stadium in Austin. The full cast of Podcats return to analyze another loss marred by bizarre playcalling, discuss the future of offensive coordinator Courtney Messingham, offer initial thoughts on the 2022 schedule, and examine the impact of players who are leaving the K-State program to enter the transfer portal. Follow us on Twitter at @College_Kimball

K-State's 32 seniors did not get the curtain call for which they hoped as the Wildcats endured a 20-10 setback to the 11th-ranked Baylor Bears in the 2021 home finale. The Baylor defense limited K-State to just 263 yards of total offense and its lowest home game point total in since 2018. The Podcats (sans Justin) are here to break down frustrating loss, put Skylar's career into perspective, discuss bowl destinations and preview the regular season finale at Texas Baylor Game Analysis K-State offensive effort was marred by miscues and perplexing playcalling (3:00 - 16:19) Skylar's legacy at quarterback (16:20 - 24:03) The Mob defense showed up, but didn't get enough support (25:28 - 39:20) Special teams not so special (39:21 - 45:25) Bad trends against the Bears (45:30 - 54:58) Weekly Awards (54:59 - 1:08:55) The week that was in the Big 12 (1:08:56 - 1:11:10) Texas Preview Who's starting at QB? (1:11:11 - 1:17:33) Bowl Posturing (1:17:34 - 1:24:00) What does Texas bring to the table? (1:24:01 - 1:36:00) Predictions for the Texas game (1:36:01 - 1:47:20) The Big 12 slate for Thanksgiving Weekend (1:47:21 - 1:50:40) K-State Fantasy League Recap (1:50:41 - 1:55:25) Follow us on Twitter at @College_Kimball

K-State used all three phases to pick up its fourth straight Big 12 victory, knocking out West Virginia 34-17 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. That win ended K-State's five-game losing streak to WVU. Podcats are here to discuss the 'Cats ending 'Eers reign of terror as well as preview the Senior Day tilt against the Baylor Bears: Analysis of K-State's 34-17 victory over West Virginia Weekly Awards The week that was in the Big 12 Baylor Preview and Predictions A look at the Big 12 slate for Week 12 K-State Fantasy League Recap

Two rising programs will clash at Bill Snyder Family Stadium this coming Saturday as Kansas State plays host to Baylor. David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) of @SicEm365 joined Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) to preview the match-up between the Wildcats and Bears. Smoaky offered his thoughts on the following questions: - How did Joey McGuire's mid-season departure affect the locker room? - Is head coach Dave Aranda in line for a raise before the end of his second season? - How attractive is the Baylor football program now compared to where it was 10-20 years ago? - What makes the tandem of QB Gerry Bohanon and RB Abram Smith so difficult to defend? - Who are the players to watch at each level of the Baylor defense? - Prediction for this Saturday's game - How will the national perception of the Big 12 change when Cincinnati, BYU, Houston and UCF join the conference? Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

K-State's Felix Anudike-Uzomah tied a school record with "four" sacks as the Wildcats' throttled the TCU Horned Frogs 31-12 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Podcats are here to analyze all aspects of the 'Cats' stifling defensive effort as well as preview the 119th installment of the Sunflower Showdown: Analysis of K-State's suffocating defensive performance against TCU (1:22 - 38:59) The week that was in the Big 12 (39:00 - 46:47) Know the Enemy: ku (46:48 - 56:10) Sunflower Showdown Significance (56:11 - 1:09:00) A look at the Big 12 slate for Week 9 (1:09:01 - 1:21:20) K-State Fantasy League Recap (1:21:21 - 1:26:46) Follow us on Twitter at @College_Kimball

The conference losing streak is no more! K-State rallied from a two-touchdown deficit to defeat Texas Tech 25-24 in Lubbock. The Podcats are here to break down all aspects of the Wildcats' inspiring effort as well as look forward to K-State's home tilt against the floundering TCU Horned Frogs: Analysis of K-State's first Big 12 win of 2021 (1:02 - 47:03) Game 7 Awards (47:04 – 58:58) The week that was in the Big 12 (58:59 - 1:05:08) Game primer and predictions for the Wildcats' homecoming contest against TCU (1:05:09 - 1:32:02) A look at the Big 12 slate for Week 9 (1:32:03 - 1:34:14) K-State Fantasy League Recap (1:34:15 - 1:38:33)  Follow us on Twitter at @College_Kimball

More stress on the horizon for two programs in the Big 12's congested middle class. Kansas State gets set to play host to TCU on homecoming. Geoff Mitchell (@TheFrogCastTCU) of HornedFrogBlitz joined Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) to preview the match-up between the Wildcats and Horned Frogs. Geoff offered his thoughts on the following questions: - How's program morale following the home loss to West Virginia? - Is head coach Gary Patterson's message getting stale? - What's helped Max Duggan develop into one of the Big 12's top signal-callers? - How did Zach Evans, one of the best runningback's in the 2020 class, make it TCU?  - Will Evans reach the same rarified air as LaDainian Tomlinson?  - What offensive linemen have done the best job paving the way for Evans? - Will Head Coach Gary Patterson be forced to make changes to his staff following 2021? - How much longer does Patterson remain the head man in Fort Worth? - Prediction for this Saturday's game Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

'Cats vs. 'Clones. Wheat vs Corn. Good vs. Evil. It's FARMAGEDDON 2021. K-State is looking to avoid a perilous 0-3 start to the Big 12 season. Preseason darling Iowa State wants to get back on the right track after a sluggish 3-2 start. The Podcats preview the match-up between K-State and Iowa State by addressing the following questions: - What do we really know about this Iowa State squad? - Which team is feeling more pressure in this game? - Will K-State defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman roll out a new (old) look on defense? - Which defensive unit needs to revert back to preseason form? - Which version of Skylar Thompson do we see? - How does K-State move the ball against one of the Big 12's best defenses? Follow us on Twitter at @College_Kimball

An Anxiety Bowl looms for Kansas State as the Wildcats gear up for the 2021 edition of Farmageddon. Rob Gray (@ROBWGRAY) of CycloneFanatic joined Jeff Burkhart (@jeff_burkhart) to preview the match-up between Kansas State and Iowa State. Rob offered his thoughts on the following questions: - How long is Matt Campbell around in Ames? - Can you point to any common thread in quarterback Brock Purdy's "lapses"? - Is Breece Hall NFL-bound after this season? - How have TE's Chase Allen and Charlie Kolar become so integral to the offense?  - What makes Jon Heacock's defense so dynamic?  - What does reigning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Mike Rose bring to the table? - Will Iowa State make it to the Big 12 Championship game in Arlington for the second consecutive season? - Prediction for this Saturday's game Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball

The Podcats tried to keep it light during the bye week by addressing some listener questions. We tackled a potpourri of topics including: - FURNACE FILTERS - Collin Klein's future as QB coach - Beer sales at Bill Snyder Family Stadium - 3rd quarter offensive struggles - Top NFL draft prospects on this year's roster - Defense's performance thus far in Big 12 play - Make your own MHK bar Big thanks to @Brettmorey1 @silvrbckgorirra @AP_Dubya @LifeofFitz @KStatePlayers @N0VA_PR0SPEKT and our very own @JNutter for dropping us questions. Follow us on Twitter at @College_Kimball

Lightning did not strike thrice as Oklahoma held off Kansas State 37-31 in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. While the loss dropped the ‘Cats to 0-2 in Big 12 play, there were still a number of positives to be taken away in defeat: Offensive Analysis (1:28 – 27:17) Skylar Thompson returns from injury to deliver a career performance Deuce Vaughn's role in the passing game moving forward The Landry Weber 4th down reception… that was taken away Keenan Garber's big reception Defensive Analysis (27:18 – 44:06) Linebackers' performance left plenty to be desired Don't expect base defense to change Yardage rate allowed in conference play Targeting ejections influencing Daniel Green's play Special Teams and Superlatives (44:07 – 57:40) Malik returning a kickoff for a touchdown in back-to-back games Zetner's amazing onside kick *Enter the zebras Game pace Parting thoughts Week 5 Awards (57:41 – 1:09:55) The Week that was in the Big 12 (1:09:56 – 1:18:35) Follow us on Twitter @College_Kimball