Kansas State football falls to Arizona State 28-17, exposing major concerns about Collin Klein's coaching staff, the Wildcats' struggling defense and their chances of reaching a bowl game. Kansas State drops to 4-3 overall and 1-3 in Big 12 play after another frustrating road loss. With Avery Johnson unavailable, backup quarterback Jacob Knuth made his first career start and completed 26 of 41 passes without committing a turnover. But quarterback play wasn't Kansas State's biggest problem. Arizona State freshman running back Kardae Mack dominated the Wildcats' defense, rushing for 159 yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries. Kansas State struggled to stop the run despite Arizona State using three different quarterbacks throughout the game. Meanwhile, the Wildcats couldn't establish their own rushing attack. Joe Jackson finished with just 17 yards on nine carries, while Rodney Fields managed 36 yards on 10 attempts. What happened to the rushing offense that dominated Kansas in the Sunflower Showdown? We examine Kansas State's questionable defensive alignments, offensive play-calling decisions and the growing pains facing Collin Klein in his first season as a head coach. The Wildcats have now lost both Big 12 road games, and their remaining schedule includes Colorado, Oklahoma State, Arizona, TCU and Iowa State. At 4-3, Kansas State needs two more victories to become bowl eligible. Can the Wildcats find those wins with their defense struggling and Avery Johnson's return uncertain? Plus, we discuss what this loss means for Kansas State's Big 12 expectations, roster development and the future of Collin Klein's program. #KansasStateFootball #KState #Big12Football Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas IMAGN Go AD Free and More with the Everydayer's Club! Learn More Here: https://lockedonkansasstate.supercast.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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
Kansas State football falls to Arizona State 28-17, exposing major concerns about Collin Klein's coaching staff, the Wildcats' struggling defense and their chances of reaching a bowl game.
Kansas State drops to 4-3 overall and 1-3 in Big 12 play after another frustrating road loss.
With Avery Johnson unavailable, backup quarterback Jacob Knuth made his first career start and completed 26 of 41 passes without committing a turnover.
But quarterback play wasn't Kansas State's biggest problem.
Arizona State freshman running back Kardae Mack dominated the Wildcats' defense, rushing for 159 yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries.
Kansas State struggled to stop the run despite Arizona State using three different quarterbacks throughout the game.
Meanwhile, the Wildcats couldn't establish their own rushing attack.
Joe Jackson finished with just 17 yards on nine carries, while Rodney Fields managed 36 yards on 10 attempts.
What happened to the rushing offense that dominated Kansas in the Sunflower Showdown?
We examine Kansas State's questionable defensive alignments, offensive play-calling decisions and the growing pains facing Collin Klein in his first season as a head coach.
The Wildcats have now lost both Big 12 road games, and their remaining schedule includes Colorado, Oklahoma State, Arizona, TCU and Iowa State.
At 4-3, Kansas State needs two more victories to become bowl eligible.
Can the Wildcats find those wins with their defense struggling and Avery Johnson's return uncertain?
Plus, we discuss what this loss means for Kansas State's Big 12 expectations, roster development and the future of Collin Klein's program.
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