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Oklahoma Recap: RedAMption

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

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GAMEDAY: K-State @ Oklahoma

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!

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Up Next: Oklahoma

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?

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Tulane Recap: If Tin Cup was a football game

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.

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Game 3 Preview: Tulane @ K-State

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

 

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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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Rivalry Renewed: K-State vs. Mizzou

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.

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GAMEDAY: South Dakota @ K-State

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!

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Up Next: South Dakota

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?

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K-State Season Preview Twitter Q&A

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?

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