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Kansas State faces Kansas in a pivotal Big 12 rivalry game on Oct 17, 2026. After a 35-16 loss to Houston where Conner Weigman threw 4 TDs, the Wildcats must address offensive line protection for QB Avery Johnson.

Key players include TE Garrett Oakley, RB Rodney Fields Jr., and LB Logan Bartley. The Jayhawks (2-3) challenge K-State (3-2) to improve run game efficiency and reduce turnovers.

Topics include pass protection schemes, running back rotation options like Monterrio Elston Jr., and defensive leverage against Kansas's passing attack. Predictions focus on a gritty 24-20 K-State victory.

In this episode: Matchup Storylines & O-Line Struggles · Key Players & Injury Report · Keys to Victory & Prediction.

More Wildcats coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/kansas-state-wildcats-football/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/ksu/2026-10-17/transcript.html

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