Is Kansas State being underrated in the Big 12 preseason power rankings? On today’s Locked On Kansas State, we break down the Locked On Podcast Network’s Big 12 Power Rankings with Arizona State at #1, Kansas State at #2, and Texas Tech, Baylor, and Iowa State rounding out the top five. We discuss: ✅ Why Kansas State is built for a Big 12 title run despite being slotted behind Arizona State. ✅ The impact of Week 0 vs. Iowa State in Dublin and why it could decide the season. ✅ Whether Arizona State deserves the top spot after last year’s playoff run. ✅ Which teams could surprise in the Big 12 and shake up the race. ✅ Why the Wildcats’ loaded roster, Avery Johnson’s breakout potential, and a balanced offense could make this team a College Football Playoff contender in 2025. Drop your take in the comments: Where should Kansas State be ranked in the Big 12 power rankings, and will they win the conference this year? Subscribe for daily Wildcats insights, position group breakdowns, and Big 12 updates all season long! Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Big 12 Conference: Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Locked on Kansas State

Big 12 shakeup: BYU QB Jake Retzlaff exits, Texas State joins PAC-12. Is college football's landscape shifting dramatically?

Host Drake Toll and the squad analyze Retzlaff's departure from BYU Football and its impact on the Cougars' upcoming season. The team dissects Texas State's surprising move to the PAC-12, exploring potential recruiting battles and conference realignment strategies. Discussions cover Sacramento State's aggressive push into college football prominence and the evolving dynamics of TV revenue in the sport. Jake Hatch offers insider perspectives on BYU's quarterback situation.

Tune in for expert analysis on how these moves could reshape the future of Big 12 Football and beyond.

Texas Tech is spending BIG in the transfer portal and NIL to chase a Big 12 championship, but can Kansas State’s culture, player development, and returning stars overcome the Red Raiders’ aggressive roster building? In today’s Locked On Kansas State, we break down how Joey McGuire and Texas Tech are using NIL and the transfer portal to load up for a Big 12 title push, what it means for Kansas State’s path back to Arlington, and why Avery Johnson’s year two development is critical if K-State wants to keep pace in the Big 12 race. We also compare Kansas State’s transfer portal additions, discuss the importance of the Texas Tech vs. Kansas State matchup in Manhattan, and explore why the Big 12 is the most competitive conference in college football heading into 2025. Is Texas Tech’s big spending enough to buy wins? Can Kansas State overcome it to return to the Big 12 Championship? Drop your Big 12 predictions in the comments! Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Big 12 Conference: Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers Locked on Kansas State