The Farmageddon rivalry goes global as Kansas State and Iowa State prepare for a massive Week 0 showdown in Dublin, but both teams enter 2025 with big-time wide receiver question marks. 🚨 Iowa State must replace two NFL-bound 1,000-yard WRs (Jaylin Noel & Jayden Higgins). Can Xavier Townsend and Chase Sowell step up as Rocco Becht’s new go-to targets? 💥 Kansas State brings back Jace Brown and adds towering transfers Jaren Tibbs (Purdue) and Jared Bradley (BC/Texas Tech) — but can Avery Johnson take that next leap to elevate this unit? 🎙️ Hosts Christian Rauh (Locked On K-State) and Nick Maravetz (Locked On Cyclones) break down: Iowa State’s restructured WR depth chart Kansas State’s WR ceiling with Avery Johnson under center Red zone threats & breakout candidates Offensive identity shifts under Matt Wells AND a controversial Big 12 basketball scheduling decision that breaks a century-old Farmageddon tradition The episode also dives into how conference realignment, NIL, and playoff expansion are reshaping traditional rivalries like Farmageddon — both on the football field and in the hardwood. ⚠️ Will the Cyclones find a true WR1? 🚀 Can K-State finally field a WR group that matches its Big 12 title aspirations? 🧠 And did the Big 12 just destroy one of its best basketball rivalries? 👇 COMMENT BELOW: Who has the better WR room in 2025: Iowa State or Kansas State? 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 🗣️ Share #FarmageddonFriday #Big12 #CollegeFootball #AveryJohnson #XavierTownsend 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

NIL rules shake up college sports landscape. Will the "House settlement" revolutionize athlete compensation or lead to under-the-table deals?

The Big 12 Squad dissects recent changes to Name, Image, and Likeness regulations, exploring their impact on schools, athletes, and sports programs. From BYU's recruiting strategies to Title IX implications, the hosts offer insider perspectives on the evolving collegiate athletics scene. Jake Hatch provides historical context on Title IX application, while Parker Ainsworth examines the value of university brands in supporting non-revenue sports.

Tune in for expert analysis on how these NIL changes could reshape the future of college sports, from football powerhouses to women's softball programs.

Kansas State basketball fans — it’s time to believe again. Jerome Tang’s Wildcats are reloaded with a revamped coaching staff, gritty transfers, and international standouts like Elias Rapique and Andrej Kostic. Christian Rauh is joined by Joe Tillery to break down why this 2025-26 Kansas State roster might finally have the culture, buy-in, and system to get back to the NCAA Tournament. We cover: Why Jeff Driscoll might be the BEST offseason pickup, even beyond the roster What makes Elias Rapique a Day 1 starter with Draymond Green-type versatility Why Andrej Kostic is a legit breakout candidate in the Big 12 The PJ Haggerty effect and the value of combo guards in Tang’s new system Is rebounding still the team’s biggest weakness? And what’s next in the portal? 🏀 SUBSCRIBE to Locked On Kansas State as we march toward 1,000 subs by July 4! 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