Is Kansas State built to win the Big 12 in 2025? According to recruiting analyst Brian Smith, the answer is YES — and it starts with quarterback Avery Johnson. In this crossover episode with Locked On Kansas State, we break down why the Wildcats are serious contenders for the Big 12 title — and possibly a College Football Playoff spot. We dive into Avery Johnson’s development, the explosive offensive weapons around him, and the underrated supporting cast that could take K-State back to Arlington. ✅ Why Avery Johnson is a future NFL QB ✅ Can Dylan Edwards be the X-factor? ✅ How the WR room has leveled up with Jaron Tibbs and Jyaire Brown ✅ The importance of Sam Hecht and the veteran offensive line ✅ Defensive question marks and how Chris Klieman plans to fix them ✅ Why the Week 0 Farmageddon matchup vs. Iowa State is EVERYTHING ✅ Final predictions: 10-2? Big 12 Champions? CFP? If you're a K-State fan, you do NOT want to miss this preview. 🎧 Subscribe for daily Kansas State football coverage: @LockedOnKState 📱 Follow on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @LockedOnKState 🧠 Hosted by Christian Rauh | Recruiting insights by Brian Smith (@FBScout_Florida) 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