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- 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.

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

- 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.

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

- 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.

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

- 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.

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

- 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...

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

- 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.