Welcome to The K-State Pregame Show presented by GoPowercat.com, featuring publisher Tim Fitzgerald and analyst Cole Carmody. The Kansas State Wildcats are coming off a disappointing 6-6 season, but Kansas State legend Collin Klein takes the reins as head coach, with his team opening the 2026 season by playing host to Nicholls. The Colonels are 1-0 after defeating Mississippi Valley State, 44-10, last week. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. (Central Time) on Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan and will be televised on ESPN+.

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The crew from GoPowercat returns for another season of The K-State Insiders, discussing the opening of the 2026 season on Saturday under new coach Collin Klein, and the storylines to come 9ut of Klein's Monday press conference. This week's show is hosted by GoPowercat managing editor Ryan Gilbert, and features GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald, recruiting editor Cole Carmody, Brien Hanley, host of the Big 12 Insiders, and this week's former player guest is offensive lineman Nick Leckey.

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Tim Fitzgerald, Ryan Gilbert, and Jon Grove offer a new edition of the Powercat Podcast as Kansas State's 2026 football season approaches, discussing several topics fans are asking about. The Powercat Podcast is sponsored by Energy Center Manhattan Pool, located at 528 Pillsbury Drive in Manhattan, a proud dealer of Smokin' Brothers grills.

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Longtime publisher Tim Fitzgerald has assembled a one-of-a-kind crew. His right-hand man, Ryan Gilbert, serves as managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day operations on the site. Recruiting editor Cole Carmody not only keeps you in the loop with all things recruiting but also pitches in with cerebral football coverage. Jon Grove and Grant Snowden, both current journalism students at K-State, provide a fresh perspective on the Wildcats. Ethan Fitzgerald is the true jack of all trades, covering everything from women's basketball to soccer. Former offensive lineman Brien Hanley and former defensive back Monte Spiller also proudly contribute to GoPowercat with unmatched football knowledge. On the basketball side, GoPowercat is also blessed to have Clent Stewart on board, as the former K-State guard from 2004-08 is a literal hoops expert.

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Tim Fitzgerald, Ryan Gilbert, and new GoPowercat staff member Adam Donner take on a number of topics posed by subscribers in this new preseason edition of the Powercat Podcast. The Powercat Podcast is sponsored by Energy Center Manhattan Pool, located at 528 Pillsbury Drive in Manhattan, a proud dealer of Smokin' Brothers grills.

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Our premium message board — Wabash Station — is a fan favorite, as K-State nation joins together with nonstop discussion, debates, and banter. Whether you want to join in on the action and post your thoughts daily or just sit back and see what people are saying, everyone has a place on Wabash Station. With premium scoop from our staff members, along with constant recruiting updates, Wabash Station is the place to be.

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Longtime publisher Tim Fitzgerald has assembled a one-of-a-kind crew. His right-hand man, Ryan Gilbert, serves as managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day operations on the site. Recruiting editor Cole Carmody not only keeps you in the loop with all things recruiting but also pitches in with cerebral football coverage. Jon Grove and Grant Snowden, both current journalism students at K-State, provide a fresh perspective on the Wildcats. Ethan Fitzgerald is the true jack of all trades, covering everything from women's basketball to soccer. Former offensive lineman Brien Hanley and former defensive back Monte Spiller also proudly contribute to GoPowercat with unmatched football knowledge. On the basketball side, GoPowercat is also blessed to have Clent Stewart on board, as the former K-State guard from 2004-08 is a literal hoops expert.

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GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald presents a new episode of Fighting Ever Fighting, a conversation with former Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman, who last December stepped away from football following his seventh season at K-State. Klieman's teams went 54-34 over those seven seasons, including winning the 2022 Big 12 Championship. Fighting Ever Fighting is a podcast from GoPowercat.com highlighting the lives of those connected to K-State.

Tim Fitzgerald, Ryan Gilbert and Cole Carmody offer a new edition of the Powercat Podcast after Kansas State fall football camp opens and Coach Collin Klein holds a press conference.

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Our premium message board — Wabash Station — is a fan favorite, as K-State nation joins together with nonstop discussion, debates, and banter. Whether you want to join in on the action and post your thoughts daily or just sit back and see what people are saying, everyone has a place on Wabash Station. With premium scoop from our staff members, along with constant recruiting updates, Wabash Station is the place to be.

But gaining access to Wabash Station only scratches the surface. While some articles are free, a good chunk of our written content is available exclusively for VIPs at GoPowercat. Whether it's top-notch breakdowns or unfiltered analysis, our VIP articles offer insight found nowhere else.

Longtime publisher Tim Fitzgerald has assembled a one-of-a-kind crew. His right-hand man, Ryan Gilbert, serves as managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day operations on the site. Recruiting editor Cole Carmody not only keeps you in the loop with all things recruiting but also pitches in with cerebral football coverage. Jon Grove and Grant Snowden, both current journalism students at K-State, provide a fresh perspective on the Wildcats. Ethan Fitzgerald is the true jack of all trades, covering everything from women's basketball to soccer. Former offensive lineman Brien Hanley and former defensive back Monte Spiller also proudly contribute to GoPowercat with unmatched football knowledge. On the basketball side, GoPowercat is also blessed to have Clent Stewart on board, as the former K-State guard from 2004-08 is a literal hoops expert.

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GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald presents a new episode of Fighting Ever Fighting, a conversation with former Kansas State defensive tackle Eli Huggins, who completed his playing career in 2022, and after moving into a new career in Kansas City was faced with the sudden death of his father, Jeff, a friend of Fitz's. Fighting Ever Fighting is a podcast from GoPowercat.com highlighting the lives of those connected to K-State.

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Our premium message board — Wabash Station — is a fan-favorite, as K-State nation joins together with non-stop discussion, debates and banter. Whether you want to join in on the action and post your thoughts on a daily basis or just sit back and see what people are saying, everyone has a place on Wabash Station. With premium scoop from our staff members, along with constant recruiting updates, Wabash Station is the place to be.

But gaining access to Wabash Station only scratches the surface. While some articles are free, a good chunk of our written content is available exclusively for VIPs at GoPowercat. Whether it's top-notch breakdowns or unfiltered analysis, our VIP articles offer insight found nowhere else.

Longtime publisher Tim Fitzgerald has assembled a one-of-a-kind crew. His right-hand man, Ryan Gilbert, serves as managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day operations on the site. Recruiting editor Cole Carmody not only keeps you in the loop with all things recruiting but also pitches in with cerebral football coverage. Jon Grove and Grant Snowden, both current journalism students at K-State, provide a fresh perspective on the Wildcats. Ethan Fitzgerald is the true jack of all trades, covering everything from women's basketball to soccer. Former offensive lineman Brien Hanley and former defensive back Monte Spiller also proudly contribute to GoPowercat with unmatched football knowledge. On the basketball side, GoPowercat is also blessed to have Clent Stewart on board, as the former K-State guard from 2004-08 is a literal hoops expert.

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GoPowercat's Ryan Gilbert and former Kansas State point guard Clent Stewart take a look at Coach Casey Alexander's new K-State basketball program with this special edition of the Clent Stewart Show.

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Our premium message board — Wabash Station — is a fan-favorite, as K-State nation joins together with non-stop discussion, debates and banter. Whether you want to join in on the action and post your thoughts on a daily basis or just sit back and see what people are saying, everyone has a place on Wabash Station. With premium scoop from our staff members, along with constant recruiting updates, Wabash Station is the place to be.

But gaining access to Wabash Station only scratches the surface. While some articles are free, a good chunk of our written content is available exclusively for VIPs at GoPowercat. Whether it's top-notch breakdowns or unfiltered analysis, our VIP articles offer insight found nowhere else.

Longtime publisher Tim Fitzgerald has assembled a one-of-a-kind crew. His right-hand man, Ryan Gilbert, serves as managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day operations on the site. Recruiting editor Cole Carmody not only keeps you in the loop with all things recruiting but also pitches in with cerebral football coverage. Jon Grove and Grant Snowden, both current journalism students at K-State, provide a fresh perspective on the Wildcats. Ethan Fitzgerald is the true jack of all trades, covering everything from women's basketball to soccer. Former offensive lineman Brien Hanley and former defensive back Monte Spiller also proudly contribute to GoPowercat with unmatched football knowledge. On the basketball side, GoPowercat is also blessed to have Clent Stewart on board, as the former K-State guard from 2004-08 is a literal hoops expert.

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Ryan Gilbert and Cole Carmody offer the first August edition of the Powercat Podcast with Kansas State fall football camp open and many questions to be answered.

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Our premium message board — Wabash Station — is a fan-favorite, as K-State nation joins together with non-stop discussion, debates and banter. Whether you want to join in on the action and post your thoughts on a daily basis or just sit back and see what people are saying, everyone has a place on Wabash Station. With premium scoop from our staff members, along with constant recruiting updates, Wabash Station is the place to be.

But gaining access to Wabash Station only scratches the surface. While some articles are free, a good chunk of our written content is available exclusively for VIPs at GoPowercat. Whether it's top-notch breakdowns or unfiltered analysis, our VIP articles offer insight found nowhere else.

Longtime publisher Tim Fitzgerald has assembled a one-of-a-kind crew. His right-hand man, Ryan Gilbert serves as managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day operations on the site. Recruiting editor Cole Carmody not only keeps you in the loop with all things recruiting but also pitches in with cerebral football coverage. Jon Grove and Grant Snowden, both current journalism students at K-State, provide a fresh perspective on the Wildcats. Ethan Fitzgerald is the true jack of all trades, covering everything from women's basketball to soccer. Former offensive lineman Brien Hanley and former defensive back Monte Spiller also proudly contribute to GoPowercat with unmatched football knowledge. On the basketball side, GoPowercat is also blessed to have Clent Stewart on board, as the former K-State guard from 2004-08 is a literal hoops expert.

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GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald presents a new episode of Fighting Ever Fighting, a conversation with former Kansas State safety Ty Zimmerman, one of Kansas State's all-time great safeties and a former teammate of new head coach Collin Klein. Fighting Ever Fighting is a podcast from GoPowercat.com highlighting the lives of those connected to K-State.