Kansas State’s defense is hunting again — and this week, the mission is clear: stop a red-hot Texas Tech team before they explode out of the gate. In today’s episode, we break down how Chris Klieman and Joe Klanderman have turned this Wildcats defense into one of the most dangerous takeaway machines in college football. From the “M.O.B. mentality” — Mind On Ball — to the breakout performances of Zashon Rich, Zan McCollum, and Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder, this group is proving they’re not just physical — they’re disciplined, relentless, and unified. 🟣 Segments in this episode: 0:00 – The M.O.B. Mentality Explained: How K-State Creates Chaos and Takeaways 10:00 – From Liability to Lockdown: K-State’s Secondary Grows Up 20:00 – Depth, Disruption, and the Defensive Line That Refused to Fold We’ll break down what Klieman meant by “Mind On Ball,” how this defense leads the nation in takeaways, and why stopping Baron Morton and Tech’s 1–2 rushing punch will be the biggest test yet for this Wildcat front. 🏈 Key Quotes: “If you’re not stripping in practice, they’re on your tail.” — Chris Klieman “Turnovers don’t just happen. You have to create them.” — Joe Klanderman Kansas State enters Saturday with 17 straight wins over Kansas and a defense peaking at the perfect time. If they can win the turnover battle again, the streak against Texas Tech might just stretch to nine. 🔔 Subscribe to Locked On Kansas State Daily Wildcats coverage with analysis, film breakdowns, and bold predictions. ➡️ YouTube.com/@LockedOnKansasState 🏷️ Tags / Keywords Kansas State football, K-State defense, Texas Tech football, Chris Klieman, Joe Klanderman, Big 12 football, Baron Morton, Avery Johnson, Zashon Rich, K-State takeaways, MOB mentality, college football podcast, Locked On Kansas State, Kansas State vs Texas Tech preview 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 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Enough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today. Square To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out https://square.com/go/lockedoncollege Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com. Quo See why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. Mazda It’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle. Mazda. Move and Be Moved. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at https://www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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

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