NEW ERA in Manhattan: Dylan Edwards, Bye Week Worries, and K-State’s Special Teams Test

It’s officially GAME WEEK for Kansas State Football! 🏈 On today’s episode of Locked On Kansas State, we break down three HUGE storylines heading into the 2025 season opener in Dublin: 🔥 Segment 1: The Running Back Room Without DJ Giddens Can the Wildcats survive — or even improve — without their workhorse RB? Why Dylan Edwards is ready to unleash a NEW ERA in the backfield. The roles of Joe Jackson, Antonio Martin, and breakout buzz player Devon Rice. Why this might be the deepest RB room of the Chris Klieman era . 🔥 Segment 2: Bye Week Concerns Chris Klieman’s record after bye weeks: 7–8 compared to 48–28 overall. Why THREE bye weeks in 2025 could be both a blessing and a curse. Post-bye matchups vs. UCF, Kansas, and Oklahoma State — which game is most dangerous? 🔥 Segment 3: Special Teams Consistency Luis Rodriguez steps into the kicking role. Why Dylan Edwards’ role as a returner may shrink to protect him for offense. Confidence rising for Sterling Lockett and Devon Rice in the return game. Can K-State finally trust this unit to be consistent and game-changing? 💬 Join the Conversation Comment below ⬇️ — Will K-State’s running backs be better, worse, or just different without DJ Giddens? 👍 If you love Kansas State football, hit the like button to support the channel. 🔔 Don’t miss daily coverage — subscribe to Locked On Kansas State today! 📍 Other Ways to Listen Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. 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.