HOT SEAT: Lance Leipold FIRED if Jayhawks Lose to Kansas State and Other Main Rival LIKELY

Kansas State Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks set the stage for a high-stakes Sunflower Showdown as both programs introduce new head coaches and face mounting expectations. Will Lance Leipold or Collin Klein feel the heat if their squads stumble early, especially with high buyouts and tough conference schedules on the line? The quarterback battle for Kansas draws intrigue with Cole Ballard, Isaiah Marshall, and Chase Jenkins vying to replace Jalon Daniels, while the Wildcats look to maximize Avery Johnson's dual-threat potential in Klein's debut season. Christian Rauh and Derek Johnson break down how key roster changes, off-field spending pressures, and rising Big 12 win totals could redefine success for both teams. The conversation covers Dylan Edwards’ transfer, critical non-conference matchups, and why a single rivalry win might mean more than bowl eligibility. Can Kansas finally snap a 17-year drought, or will Kansas State reinforce its dominance? The Sunflower Showdown could decide more than just bragging rights. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas -IMAGN 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