Big 12 Media Days CONFIRMED that Linkon Cure will BREAKOUT For Kansas State in 2026

Kansas State Wildcats fans are buzzing—will Linkon Cure deliver a breakout 2026 season that lives up to the hype? After a transformative offseason, the Wildcats’ highest-rated recruit is primed to lead a reshaped tight end room and become a central weapon in Collin Klein’s evolving offense. Hosts Christian Rauh and Jon Grove break down the coaching changes, including Brian Lepak’s return, and analyze how Kiener’s physical transformation could shake up Kansas State’s passing game. Key topics include projected target shares between Garrett Oakley, Cure, and Will Ancieux, how Klein’s system might diverge from his Texas A&M scheme, and the strategic impact of under-the-radar additions like JUCO transfer Owen Harrington. Can Kansas State’s tight end group exceed expectations and become a focal point of the Wildcats’ Big 12 campaign? Don’t miss this deep look at the Wildcats’ offensive X-factors for the upcoming season. Photo Credit: Rob Gray Go AD Free and More with the Everydayer's Club! Learn More Here: https://lockedonkansasstate.supercast... Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hhcfyj... More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) 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