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GAMEDAY: Oklahoma State @ K-State

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!

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TCU Recap: An Opportunity Lost

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.

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GAMEDAY: K-State @ TCU

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!

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Talking stats with ksu_FAN

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!

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Iowa State Recap / BYE Week Q&A

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. 

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GAMEDAY: K-State @ Iowa State

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!

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Up Next: Iowa State

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?

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Texas Tech Recap: Holstered

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.

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GAMEDAY: Texas Tech @ K-State

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!

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Up Next: Texas Tech

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?

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