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Kansas State faces No. 22 Houston in a critical Big 12 matchup. We analyze the defensive struggle against Gi'Bran Payne's rushing attack and Avery Johnson's passing game. Derrick Salley Jr. and Joe Jackson are key players to watch. Greg predicts a 28-24 win for K-State.

Key topics include the impact of the 'White Out' crowd, the importance of tackling in space, and how Luis Rodriguez handles clutch kicking duties. We discuss the injury reports, which are clear for both teams, and the strategic adjustments needed to stop Houston's outside zone running game.

We break down the stats from the recent loss to Cincinnati, including JC French IV's efficient passing and Jonathan Thompson's defensive dominance. Our bold prediction features Joe Jackson exceeding 100 rushing yards and Luis Rodriguez kicking the game-winning field goal.

In this episode: Matchup and Storylines · Key Players and Injuries · Keys to Victory and Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/ksu/2026-10-08/transcript.html

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