Is Kansas State optimism simply the Avery effect? | Powercat Podcast

The GoPowercat Powercat Podcast returns to take questions from Wabash Station concerning Kansas State football, including whether the level of optimism surrounding the 2025 Wildcats is rooted in optimism concerning the play of quarterback Avery Johnson. This edition of the Powercat Podcast features GoPowercat.com publisher Tim Fitzgerald, managing editor Ryan Gilbert, recruiting editor Cole Carmody, and Big 12 Insiders host Brien Hanley. The Powercat Podcast is sponsored by Helping Hands Remodeling in Manhattan. The Powercat Podcast is part of the 247Sports Podcast Network at Megaphone.fm 00:10 — Show Open01:32 – How good is K-State's 2035 roster?07:20 – Can K-State bring back walk-ons?18:14 – Is the 2025 optimism rooted in Avery Johnson?28:08 – The meaning of early games on ESPN & FOX38:04 – Remaining recruiting needs for 2026 Become a GoPowercat VIP: CHECK OUT TODAY'S OFFER!Make sure you subscribe to the Powercat Podcast from your favorite podcast provider, including Apple, Spotify, or Amazon.Are you subscribed to the GoPowercat YouTube channel? Come check out our original programming at YouTube.com/GoPowercat