Kansas State turns the page after Dublin and now faces a dangerous North Dakota squad in Week 1. The Fighting Hawks bring a proven rushing attack led by veteran RBs Gaven Ziebarth and Sawyer Seidl — combining for nearly 1,700 yards last season — plus a veteran offensive line that returns four starters. Add in explosive special teams and new transfer weapons at wide receiver, and this is far from your typical FCS tune-up. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, we break down: Why UND’s run game is the biggest test for K-State’s defense. The battle in the trenches: Wildcats’ new-look four-man front vs. UND’s experienced O-Line. Special teams X-factor Sawyer Seidl — can K-State avoid the big return? The QB situation for North Dakota: Simon Romfo’s experience vs. the rise of “Jerry Football” Kaminski. What Chris Klieman thinks of new UND head coach Eric Schmidt. Keys for Avery Johnson and the Wildcats’ offense to put this game away early. Kansas State doesn’t need to win by 60 — they just need to stay disciplined, stay healthy, and prove they can control a physical run-first opponent. Hit subscribe and drop your thoughts in the comments: 👉 Will Kansas State’s defensive line hold up against UND’s ground game? 👉 Which young players are you watching for K-State in this matchup? We have an important request. Locked On wants to hear from you. We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. This is your chance to tell us what you like, what you don’t, and answer questions about our advertising. Visit lockedonpodcasts.com/survey to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. 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
Kansas State turns the page after Dublin and now faces a dangerous North Dakota squad in Week 1. The Fighting Hawks bring a proven rushing attack led by veteran RBs Gaven Ziebarth and Sawyer Seidl — combining for nearly 1,700 yards last season — plus a veteran offensive line that returns four starters. Add in explosive special teams and new transfer weapons at wide receiver, and this is far from your typical FCS tune-up. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, we break down: Why UND’s run game is the biggest test for K-State’s defense. The battle in the trenches: Wildcats’ new-look four-man front vs. UND’s experienced O-Line. Special teams X-factor Sawyer Seidl — can K-State avoid the big return? The QB situation for North Dakota: Simon Romfo’s experience vs. the rise of “Jerry Football” Kaminski. What Chris Klieman thinks of new UND head coach Eric Schmidt. Keys for Avery Johnson and the Wildcats’ offense to put this game away early. Kansas State doesn’t need to win by 60 — they just need to stay disciplined, stay healthy, and prove they can control a physical run-first opponent. Hit subscribe and drop your thoughts in the comments: 👉 Will Kansas State’s defensive line hold up against UND’s ground game? 👉 Which young players are you watching for K-State in this matchup? We have an important request. Locked On wants to hear from you. We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. This is your chance to tell us what you like, what you don’t, and answer questions about our advertising. Visit lockedonpodcasts.com/survey to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. 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