What we learned from Kansas State's first game of 2026 | Powercat Podcast

GoPowercat's Tim Fitzgerald and Ryan Gilbert team up for another edition of the Powercat Podcast as Kansas State moved to 2-0 with a victory over Washington State, with Tulane coming to Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Saturday. Two interceptions thrown by quarterback Avery Johnson have been a topic of conversation among fans, so we start the show with that topic. The Powercat Podcast is sponsored by Energy Center Manhattan Pool, located at 528 Pillsbury Drive in Manhattan, a proud dealer of Smokin' Brothers grills.Are you enjoying our free video coverage of the Wildcats?Become a VIP at GoPowercat.com and unlock our extensive written coverage: https://secure.247sports.com/college/kansas-state/join/?promo=JOINSo, what are you waiting for? Sign up to GoPowercat now!CLICK HERE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CURRENT OFFER

The crew from GoPowercat returns for another season of The K-State Insiders, discussing Kansas State's 34-7 victory over Washington State on Saturday to move to 2-0 on the season. Tulane, which has an interesting recent history with the Wildcats and Coach Collin Klein, comes to Manhattan on Saturday for an 11 a.m. game. 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 long snapper Randen Plattner.

The Powercat Postgame Podcast, featuring GoPowercat's Brien Hanley, reviews Kansas State's 34-3 victory over Washington State on Saturday.Are you enjoying our free video coverage of the Wildcats? Lock in at GoPowercat with a VIP subscription and unlock everything we have to offer.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. Nobody has the connections that he has, and for decades, Fitz has had an unrivaled grasp on all things K-State. 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, a recent K-State graduate, provides a fresh perspective on the Wildcats. Current student Adam Donner gives a modern look at things as well. Ethan Fitzgerald is the true jack of all trades, covering everything from women's basketball to soccer. The purple ties run deep — former offensive lineman Brien Hanley, AKA Big B, proudly contributes to GoPowercat with unmatched football knowledge. Lastly, 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.So, what are you waiting for? Sign up to GoPowercat now!CLICK HERE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CURRENT OFFER 

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 an impressive 71-3 victory over Nicholls in Collin Klein's first game as K-State's head coach, and Saturday the test gets more significant with the Pac-12's Washington State Cougars coming to MHK. The Cougars lost last week at rival Washington, 24-10, showing some signs of strength on the road. The game kicks off at 11 a.m. (Central Time) on Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan and will be televised on TNT.Become a VIP at GoPowercat.com and unlock our extensive written coverage: https://secure.247sports.com/college/kansas-state/join/?promo=JOINSo, what are you waiting for? Sign up to GoPowercat now!CLICK HERE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CURRENT OFFER

GoPowercat's Tim Fitzgerald and Ryan Gilbert team up for another edition of the Powercat Podcast as Kansas State's 2026 football season started with a bang, coming in the form of a 71-3 victory over Nicholls on Saturday night at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. What did we learn, and what does it mean? The Powercat Podcast is sponsored by Energy Center Manhattan Pool, located at 528 Pillsbury Drive in Manhattan, a proud dealer of Smokin' Brothers grills.Are you enjoying our free video coverage of the Wildcats?Become a VIP at GoPowercat.com and unlock our extensive written coverage: https://secure.247sports.com/college/kansas-state/join/?promo=JOINSo, what are you waiting for? Sign up to GoPowercat now!

The crew from GoPowercat returns for another season of The K-State Insiders, discussing the 71-3 season-opening victory over Nicholls 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 defensive lineman Eli Huggins.Are you enjoying our free video coverage of the Wildcats?Become a VIP at GoPowercat.com and unlock our extensive written coverage: https://secure.247sports.com/college/kansas-state/join/?promo=JOINSo, what are you waiting for? Sign up to GoPowercat now!CLICK HERE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CURRENT OFFER

The Powercat Postgame Podcast, featuring GoPowercat’s Ryan Gilbert and Cole Carmody, reviews Kansas State’s 71-3 season-opening victory over Nicholls.

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+.Become a VIP at GoPowercat.com and unlock our extensive written coverage: https://secure.247sports.com/college/kansas-state/join/?promo=JOINSo, what are you waiting for? Sign up to GoPowercat now!CLICK HERE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CURRENT OFFER

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.Are you enjoying our free video coverage of the Wildcats?Become a VIP at GoPowercat.com and unlock our extensive written coverage: https://secure.247sports.com/college/kansas-state/join/?promo=JOINSo, what are you waiting for? Sign up to GoPowercat now!CLICK HERE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CURRENT OFFER

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.CLICK HERE TO GET 75% OFF YOUR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION TO GOPOWERCATOur 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.So, what are you waiting for? Sign up to GoPowercat now!CLICK HERE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CURRENT OFFER