DEEP DIVE: Kansas State MUST Stop North Dakota’s RUSHING ATTACK | Keys to Avoid FCS Scare

Kansas State turns the page after the loss in Dublin and now faces its next opponent — the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. On this episode of Locked On Kansas State, we do a full breakdown of UND with special guest Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central (Sports Illustrated). We cover it all: ✅ Running Game – Gavin Zebarth and Sawyer Sidel headline a dangerous backfield that returns production and physicality. Can K-State’s defensive line hold strong after getting worn down late against Iowa State? ✅ Offensive Line & Scheme – Five major contributors return up front, giving UND continuity and confidence. Will the Wildcats finally show dominance in the trenches? ✅ Quarterback Play – Sophomore Jerry Kaminski steps into the spotlight. What makes him a threat, and how much pressure will K-State’s front seven bring? ✅ Defense & Keys to the Game – A strong secondary, experienced linebackers, but questions on the defensive line. Can UND slow Avery Johnson and the Wildcats’ rushing attack enough to hang around? ✅ Upset Formula – What would North Dakota need to pull off a shocker in Manhattan? Turnovers, time of possession, and forcing K-State out of their rhythm are the keys. With Dylan Edwards out, Kansas State has a chance to reset the ground game, reestablish identity, and make a statement win before Army comes to town. Find Zach's BREAKDOWN of North Dakota here: https://www.si.com/college/fcs/mvfc/2025-north-dakota-football-preview-fcs 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.