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KITN: Oklahoma Recap

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 4^th 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)

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Lassoed / I would Sooner prefer that Skylar returns

The 'Cats were humbled in their Big 12 opener, falling 31-20 to Oklahoma State in Stillwater. The Podcats are here to break down K-State's first loss of the 2021 season as well as look forward to the Wildcats' upcoming tilt against the 6th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners:

• Analysis of Wildcats' lackluster effort against the Cowboys (3:23 - 39:33)
• Week 4 Awards (39:34 – 52:57)
• The week that was in the Big 12 (52:58- 1:04:46)
• Predictions for the Wildcats' Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma, including player selections for the Marvin "Show Me More" Simmons and Ben "Stone Pounder" Newman distinctions, along with score projections (1:04:47 - 1:30:52)
• A look at the Big 12 slate for Week 5 (1:30:53 - 1:33:40)
• K-State Fantasy League Week 4 Recap (1:33:41 - 1:38:44)
  
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Oklahoma Preview with Kegan Reneau

The 'Cats dropped their 2021 Big 12 opener in Stillwater, falling to the Oklahoma State Cowboys 31-20. K-State returns home to play host to the 4-0 and 6th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. Jeff Burkhart caught up with Kegan Reneau, co-host of the Through the Keyhole podcast. Kegan provided his thoughts on the following items:

- What are the causes of Oklahoma's early-season offensive struggles?

- Who are the break out skill players to keep an eye on?

- How far as Oklahoma's defense come under Alex Grinch?

- Is this Oklahoma defense playoff caliber or merely Big 12 title good? 

- How will Oklahoma fit in the SEC?

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Mob ＞ Strong / All hat, no cattle

Critics were silenced – for the moment – as Kansas State picked up a decisive victory in its final non-conference tilt of 2021. The Podcats are here to unpack all of it:

• Analysis of the K-State’s suffocating defensive effort in a 38-17 win over Nevada (0:42 - 33:24)
• Week 3 Awards (33:25 – 51:18)
• The Big 12 goes 7-0 in non-conference games in Week 3 (51:19- 58:22)
• Primer for the Wildcats' Big 12 opener at Oklahoma State, including player selections for the Marvin "Show Me More" Simmons and Ben "Pound the Stone" Newman distinctions, along with score predictions (58:23 - 1:23:37)
• A look at the Big 12 slate for Week 4 (1:23:38 - 1:27:45)
• K-State Fantasy League Week 3 Recap (1:27:46 - 1:32:17)
  
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Oklahoma State Preview with Kyle Cox of the Pistols Firing blog

The 'Cats moved to 3-0 after a decisive 38-17 win over Nevada in their final non-conference game of 2021. Big 12 starts in earnest this weekend as Kansas State travels to Stillwater to take on the undefeated Oklahoma State Cowboys. Jeff Burkhart caught up with Kyle Cox, who covers all things Oklahoma State for the Pistols Firing blog. Kyle addresses a number of questions including:

- What has plagued the Oklahoma State offense during the non-conference slate?

- Who is the next game-breaking wide receiver?

- What has Utah State transfer Jaylen Warren given the Oklahoma State backfield?

- Has Spencer Sanders hit his ceiling as a QB?

- What unit has shined brightest for the Cowboy defense?

- Does Oklahoma State find a way to hold serve at home against Kansas State? 

- How have Oklahoma State fans handled OU announcing that it will be departing the Big 12?

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Cats win *sigh* / Stopping a one-man Wolfpack

Week 2 stirred up all the emotions of the Kansas State faithful. The Podcats are here to unpack all of it:

- Analysis of the 'Cats frustrating 31-23 victory over Southern Illinois (0:00 - 23:52)

- Week 2 Awards (23:53 - 35:36)

- Less than stellar showing by the Big 12 in Week 2 (35:37 - 47:09)

- Predictions for the Wildcats' Week 3 match-up against Nevada, including player selections for the Marvin "Show Me More" Simmons and Ben "Pound the Stone" Newman distinctions (47:10 - 1:22:13)

- A look at the Big 12 slate for Week 3 (1:22:14 - 1:39:20)

- K-State Fantasy League Week 2 Recap (1:39:21 - 1:45:24)

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Nevada Preview with Duke Ritenhouse

The 'Cats are 2-0 on the young season but have a daunting task awaiting them in week 3 as Nevada comes to Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Jeff Burkhart caught up with Duke Ritenhouse, who covers Nevada for the Reno Gazette Journal. The two dive into a number of topics including:

- The Mountain West Conference and its role in realignment

- Nevada head coach Jay Norvell and his relationship with former K-State head coach, Bill Snyder

- Quarterback Carson Strong and his development in Matt Mumme's air raid offense

- Early returns on second-year defensive coordinator Brian Ward after he came to Nevada from Syracuse

- After having already upset Cal in Berkeley, does Nevada have what it takes to get another P5 road victory?

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Trees: Chopped / Dogs and Cats... MASS HYSTERIA

After a week-long hiatus, the Podcats have returned!

- Analysis of Kansas State's 24-7 season-opening victory over the Stanford Cardinal (1:36 - 21:06)

- Week 1 Awards (21:07 - 36:00)

- Review of the Big 12 conference's 9-1 performance in Week 1 (36:01 - 46:32)

- Southern Illinois Preview with Todd Hefferman of the Southern Illinoisan (46:33 - 1:05:19)

- Predictions for the Wildcats' Week 2 tilt against SIU, including player selections for the Marvin "Show Me More" Simmons and Ben "Pound the Stone" Newman distinctions (1:05:20 - 1:23:06)

- A look at the Big 12 slate for Week 2 (1:23:07 - 1:35:10)

- K-State Fantasy League Week 1 Recap (1:35:11 - 1:38:56)

2021 Cats Fantasy Draft

Clint had an idea. We thought it sounded entertaining. We recorded a show. We're going to see what happens.

 

Go Cats!

Nothing but the 2021 (script) Cats

With the 2021 season only days away, it seemed like an appropriate time to deep dive into 2021 iteration of the Kansas State Fightin' Wildcats football team. The Podcats examine numerous items, which include:

- A BRIEF glimpse back at the cluster that was the 2020 college football season

- Position group rankings and analysis

- The 2021 schedule (with record predictions, obviously)

- Skylar's legacy at Kansas State

- What does the future hold for runningback Deuce Vaughn?

- Your #MYGUY(s)

- Head Coach Chris Klieman's performance to date and the overall trajectory of the program