IMPACT: Kansas State’s Hidden Gems READY to Shine vs. North Dakota

Kansas State’s roster is deeper than people realize — and Saturday against North Dakota could be the game where hidden gems step into the spotlight. On today’s episode of Locked On Kansas State, I break down the names every Wildcat fan needs to know heading into Week 1. From offensive line sleeper Gus Hawkins to running back Devin Rice — who’s suddenly playing a major role after Dylan Edwards’ injury — to freshman safety Logan Bartley, this is the moment for new playmakers to prove they belong. We also react to comments from OC Matt Wells and DC Joe Klanderman, including: Wells addressing his play-calling after the Iowa State loss. Why K-State is shifting to a four-man front on defense. Which young secondary players (Rich, McIntosh, Fair, Bartley) are already earning trust. Finally, I give my prediction for Kansas State vs. North Dakota and what the Wildcats need to show before Army and Arizona loom on the schedule. This is about more than just bouncing back — it’s about making a statement. We have an important request. Locked On wants to hear from you. We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. This is your chance to tell us what you like, what you don’t, and answer questions about our advertising. Visit lockedonpodcasts.com/survey to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. 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.