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- Gilz's stated Kansas State-Tulane prop is Jaron Tibbs to reach 40 receiving yards at a quoted -129. He also suggests considering four or more receptions, without presenting that as his main play. These are the article's quoted selections, not current verified market prices. - The writer expects a Tibbs rebound after a nine-yard outing while Josh Manning has attracted attention through Kansas State's first two games. His case rests on Tibbs' connection with Avery Johnson and a potentially competitive Tulane game keeping the passing attack involved. This is an analyst's expectation, not a reported WR1 change, target increase or guaranteed bounce-back.

- Pick/market: Continuing our Confidence Levels series, GoPowercat's Ryan Gilbert shares his level of confidence on a scale of 1-10 on various topics different every week.

- Pick/market: I guess we're not going to talk about White's butterfingers on punt return in the 2nd half...

- Kansas State is averaging 303.5 rushing yards per game entering Tulane week. GoPowercat's writers now view the offensive line as a strength after preseason concerns and point to Avery Johnson and Rodney Fields Jr. as threats on the ground, while acknowledging the early opposition has been weak. - Avery Johnson threw two interceptions against Washington State, including one returned for a touchdown, despite Kansas State's dominant overall performance. The column contrasts that offensive ball-security issue with a defense that has not allowed a touchdown this season; the pick-six was not a defensive touchdown conceded.

- Kansas State's early raw offensive averages are 303.5 rushing yards at 7.2 per carry and 523 total yards at 7.2 per play. It has converted 70% of third downs while averaging 72.5 offensive plays and 34:01 possession time. These describe production and play volume, not an opponent-adjusted forecast or a measured seconds-per-play tempo. - Kansas State's defense is listed at five points and 144 yards allowed per game, with 2.7 yards allowed per play. The split is 2.8 yards per rush and 2.4 per pass attempt. These are unadjusted early results; the table supplies no opponent-strength adjustment to project the Tulane matchup. - The table lists 100% red-zone scoring for both Kansas State and Tulane, but gives neither trip counts nor a touchdown/field-goal split. That is scoring conversion, not proof of a 100% red-zone touchdown rate or a reliable finishing projection from the early sample.

- Injury: My hope is that the coaching staff figures out what Avery does best through trial and error without costing us a win.

- QB/DL: If the Cats blow them out that will be the most positive sign to date in a overall positive season.

- QB: The bottom line is this.

- QB: The way that Klein gushed about him leading up to the game and after the game was pretty telling.

- QB/RB: Listened to some people comparing Fields favorably to Hubert - had to shake my head.

- QB/LB: If Ertz would have stayed healthy I think he would have been up with the greats.

- QB/OL: They should deduct 5 pff points from a center every time they roll a snap to the qb.

- QB: Mensah wasnt the quarterback when they came to manhattan mate.

- QB: Avery needs to transfer for next year to a program that has a QB whisperer who can fix the problems the fans thinks he has since those issues haven’t been eliminated while he has...

- QB/OL: If we want to discuss true "turnover machines", Josh Freeman needs to be front and center (44 TD to 34 INT).

- QB: The only big name QB I can think of who sat without playing much for a couple of years and stayed at the same school is Arch Manning.

- QB/RB: I still think he will, I think it will take a few games.

- QB/OL: KU losing is always good but to see their QB look that bad against what I think is at best a mid level SEC team was the cherry on top.

- QB/LB: he has no touch...one reaso i doubd he will get drafted, and for a running QN he isn't the best scramble.

- QB/WR: He also becomes a blocker who can take on LBs and actually get a hat on them in space but I think blocking down on a big DE or trap blocking a DT is...

- QB: Hard to get a sack when (from memory) the average time for the ball leaving the qb's hands was 2.1 seconds

- QB: I’m going to defend Avery till I’m blue in the face but I agree with you on this.

- QB: Avery is going to need to get us our first couple tds through the air.

- QB: That far side line judge had two bad spots in a row.

- QB: When Wazzo starts rolling their QB, that's when he's dangerous.

- QB: Yeah… the fact it’s a senior that pulls that trigger makes it much worse

- QB: to make it worse, if he would have tackled him, the int wouldn’t have mattered because time was expired.

- QB: It isn't the plan, but if Avery would have taken the yards in front of him on that rollout it would have been a first down.

- QB: That TD pass from AZ state quarterback is a throw Avery is incapable of making

- Kansas State's Dillon Duff is day-to-day, while Blake Barnett is expected to need longer after being hurt in the opener; Collin Klein said Barnett's issue was not season-ending. Klein also reported positive progress for Oliver Miller and Donovan McIntosh, but McIntosh's timing remained unclear. None of those updates establishes a confirmed return date. - Klein praised Avery Johnson's third-down playmaking but wants cleaner eye discipline and more willingness to take easy throws rather than think several steps ahead or press. Kansas State sees room to improve passing efficiency and distribution without discounting Johnson's leadership or announcing a quarterback change. - Klein said Kansas State's pass protection improved against Washington State enough to support deeper attempts. He highlighted growing confidence from Charlie Adams, Dylan Villarouel and Ryan Howard, plus more work for Tanner Morley. The line is progressing, but he explicitly described the offense as a work in progress rather than a finished unit. - Klein rejected the idea that Joe Jackson had taken a lesser role merely because he did not receive Kansas State's first snap. He still views Jackson as integral in the run and passing games and praised the backfield's physical, unselfish approach. A different first-play back does not establish a demotion or a fixed reduced workload. - Kansas State generated pressure from several players, with Travis Bates and Elijah Hill recording sacks and Darien Whitaker Jr. and Jordan Allen disrupting the quarterback. Klein also credited Gabe Powers' communication and processing for helping others align. Secondary coverage exchanges still need improvement despite the stronger front-seven play.

- Offense: It’s going to be even more scary when Avery keeps it for a big gain because on film he has given it every time

- WR: It is a slant screen to a WR run behind the line of scrimmage.

- Offense: Ahead of Kansas State's game against Tulane on Saturday, here's a look at the raw numbers — the key statistics that you need to know ahead of kickoff.

- RB/DL: (Photo: USA TODAY Sports) Kansas State has rolled through its first two games, but Tulane presents a different kind of challenge to Manhattan on Saturday.

- OL/LB: There’s a small sample to suggest they’re at worst serviceable.

- TE: Avery was usually locking in and throwing to his first read regardless of if they were open or not.

- OL: OL is not opening any holes for the running game, need to open up the playbook a little deeper

- OL: Too many passing plays on first down, not letting the offensive line establish the run game, Avery J, still telegraphing his passes.

- TE: Although one of those deep misses was not his fault, the TE stopped running

- DL: I liked it when our DL (was It Tre Dishon?) picked up the ball and put it back where it was when he landed.

- QB/DL: Here's the biggest thing for this defense: we're getting pressure (lots) with just 4 guys.

- Pick/market: Our DBs look fine but I attribute 90% of this to opposing QB’s running for their life- against a simple 4-man rush.

- LB: and he just seems to be a “plus” athlete more as a DE than at LB.

- Intel: Only problem is there are only two football teams in the nation they are in.

- LB/KICKER: Be By You" by Luke Combs was written by Dan Alley , Sam Banks, and Nick Walsh.

- Intel: If we don't allow a touchdown all season, I don't see why not.

- Intel: They show K-State at $19-$22 million and KU at $15-$17 million.

- DL: Developer just gets his buddies to put down completely refundable $1 deposits on their million dollar units, then the realtors say “we pre sold 20 units last month, you’d better get in quick!” Next...

- Intel: Well polls matter when "the committee" uses them for "quality win" count and pushes Big 12 teams to 13th or 14th because of it.

- Intel: Week 2 brought a few more encouraging performances from former K-State players in new places, while others are still working to carve out larger roles.

- Intel: Uh it's NEVER to early for grilling and chilling and drinking for kstate football

- Intel: CK7’s return and the way this team has looked after two weeks has made me feel things I’ve never felt about a K-State football team and the future of the program in my adult...

- LB: College football is the greatest sport on the planet, and always will be

- KICKER: Hot take: We proclaimed the return of special teams U far too soon.

- Intel: At grade school Football this morning and I wanted to listen to the radio feed on my phone, and it’s proving much more difficult than I anticipated.