Up Next: Tulane

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

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