Kansas State football is out of excuses — the Wildcats finally have their spark plug back. In this episode of Locked On Kansas State, Christian Rauh breaks down why Dylan Edwards’ long-awaited return and Avery Johnson’s legs could be the difference-makers that save K-State’s season when they host undefeated UCF in Manhattan. We cover: Why Edwards has to be “him” again — the same explosive back who lit up Rutgers in the bowl game. How Avery Johnson must unleash his dual-threat ability after a sluggish outing vs Arizona. The Wildcats’ offensive-line woes and how Edwards’ speed can mask some blocking issues. The defense’s challenge vs Taven Jackson and UCF’s No. 38-ranked rushing attack (202 YPG). Kansas State’s alarming third-down struggles (31.3% conversion) vs UCF’s Top-30 third-down defense. What’s at stake if K-State drops to 1-4 overall / 0-2 in Big 12 play — from Arlington dreams to possible roster fallout. Final score prediction: a nail-biter with K-State edging UCF 30-27 in front of the home crowd. This game could decide whether the Wildcats stay in the Big 12 title race or start fighting just to reach bowl eligibility. 👉 Kickoff: Saturday, 11 AM CT on ESPN+ 👉 Post-Game Live Reaction Show: right here on the channel about 10 min after the final whistle. 🔥 If you’re a K-State fan who bleeds purple, hit SUBSCRIBE and ring the 🔔 so you never miss a daily Wildcats breakdown, bold predictions, and instant game-reaction streams. 📲 Join the conversation: Comment below your score prediction — can Avery Johnson & Dylan Edwards carry the Cats past UCF? #KansasState #KStateFootball #AveryJohnson #DylanEdwards #UCF #Big12Football #LockedOnKState #CollegeFootball Locked On College Conferences, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege 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 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

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