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Kansas State (3-1) faces No. 22 Houston (4-1) in a critical Big 12 matchup. After losing to Cincinnati 31-26, the Wildcats rely on Avery Johnson and Derrick Salley Jr. to bounce back.

This episode analyzes the quarterback competition between Avery Johnson, Blake Barnett, and Dillon Duff. We discuss Joe Jackson's rushing potential against Houston's defense and the importance of special teams kicker Luis Rodriguez.

Topics include the College Football Playoff bubble watch, the legacy of Dennis Franchione, and predictions for the Houston game outcome.

In this episode: Big 12 Bubble Watch & League News · K-State vs Houston Matchup Breakdown · Playoff Implications & Path Forward.

More Wildcats coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/kansas-state-wildcats-football/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/ksu/2026-10-07/transcript.html

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