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Looking for the best College Football Week 1 bets and picks against the spread?Matt opened the season with a perfect 3-0 record, while Bob and Chef stumbled to 1-2. Now the undefeated leader returns with five more picks, but the crew is directly divided on Colorado vs. Georgia Tech and No. 24 Louisville vs. No. 9 Ole Miss.We break down our favorite Big 12 bets, national picks and gloriously questionable Sicko Locks for Week 1 of the 2026 college football season.WEEK 0 RECORDS:Matt: 3-0Bob: 1-2Chef: 1-2WEEK 1 FEATURED PICKS:• Colorado @ Georgia Tech• Auburn vs. Baylor• Oklahoma State @ Tulsa• Louisville vs. Ole Miss• LSU -10 vs. ClemsonCan Matt stay perfect? Who wins the Colorado-Georgia Tech disagreement? And which Sicko Lock is going to make us regret having this segment?Drop your best College Football Week 1 bet in the comments and let us know which host you’re riding with.Follow Cocaine Willie across YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram and Bluesky at @cocainewillie.Visit https://cocainewillie.com for more from the show.Cocaine Willie is the official K-State representative of The College Huddle.Lines reflect the numbers available when the episode was recorded and may change. This content is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Gambling involves risk. Please wager responsibly.

One of the original voices of K-State Twitter joins the show for our last "offseason" podcast.The man behind Snyder’s Windbreaker (@KSUWindbreaker) talks about launching the account as “Pimp Bill Snyder,” getting noticed by Tysyn Hartman, and inspiring an entire generation of anonymous college football accounts.Then we get into the new era of K-State football:• Why Collin Klein may be the ideal modern head coach• What stability could unlock for Avery Johnson• The immediate energy Jordan Peterson and Brian Lepak bring to the staff• Wendell Gregory and the Wildcats being overlooked nationally• The biggest landmines on K-State’s 2026 schedule• Casey Alexander’s deliberate approach to rebuilding K-State basketballWe also play Keep or Cut with some of the greatest secondaries in Big 12 1.0 history, including the 2002 K-State defense led by Terence Newman, and make our first Week Zero locks of the season.Subscribe to Cocaine Willie for weekly K-State and Big 12 coverage.Auntie Mae’s Parlorhttps://auntiemaes.com/616 N. 12th Street in AggievilleCocktail of the Week: Part-Time ModelSipper of the Month: Town Branch Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in maple stout barrelsHeartland Beef Connectionhttps://heartlandbeef.net/Use promo code CW25 for $25 off the match fee.Cocaine Willie Merch Storehttps://cocainewillie.comThe College Huddlehttps://thecollegehuddle.com/Follow @collegehuddle#KStateFB #KState #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #EMAW

Who is Jordan Peterson going to trust on K-State’s defense in 2026?Part 2 of our defensive position group previews moves to linebacker, cornerback, nickel and safety, where the Wildcats have plenty of athleticism but also some of the biggest unknowns on the roster.We try to sort through a wide-open linebacker room, project who emerges from the competition, break down an athletic group of corners and discuss whether Logan Bartley, Adrian Maddox and the safeties can hold up against Big 12 passing attacks.Plus: breakout candidates, position battles, sleepers and our bold predictions for each group.#KState #KStateFB #EMAW #Big12 #CollegeFootball

How good can K-State's offense actually be in 2026?We finish our offensive position group previews with THE BEEF: Kansas State's offensive line. Then we zoom out and make our predictions for the entire K-State offense.The left side of the offensive line looks increasingly settled with John Pastore, Tanner Morley and Delvin Morris, but major questions remain at right guard and right tackle. Could George Fitzpatrick be the player who changes the ceiling of the entire unit?Then we tackle the big questions.Is this the best offense Collin Klein has had at K-State? Is running back the best position group on the roster? Does Avery Johnson have enough weapons? How much has the receiver room actually improved?We discuss:• K-State's projected offensive line• The battles at RG and RT• George Fitzpatrick's importance• Gus Hawkins as a breakout candidate• K-State's run/pass balance• Offensive MVP predictions• Biggest breakout candidates• Biggest concerns• Bold predictions for the 2026 offenseSubscribe for more K-State Football coverage from Cocaine Willie, the official K-State representative of the College Huddle.#KState #KStateFB #KStateFootball #KansasState #Big12Football #CollinKlein #AveryJohnson

Can Collin Klein unlock the best version of Avery Johnson in 2026?We kick off our K-State offensive position group previews with the quarterbacks and a LOADED running back room.We break down Avery Johnson entering another season as QB1, what Collin Klein's return could mean for his development, the battle to become QB2, and whether Avery can make a run at 40 total touchdowns.Then it's time for one of the deepest position groups on the roster: running back. Joe Jackson, Rodney Fields and Oregon transfer Jay Harris give Kansas State three legitimate options, but who gets the biggest touches when the game is on the line?We discuss:• Avery Johnson's next step• The impact of Collin Klein• K-State's QB2 battle• Joe Jackson vs. Rodney Fields vs. Jay Harris• How K-State divides the RB touches• Breakout candidates• Bold predictions for 2026Subscribe for more K-State Football coverage from Cocaine Willie, the official K-State representative of the College Huddle.

Who is the best football coach in the Big 12 heading into the 2025 season?We rank every head coach in the conference and compare our list to last year's rankings after another offseason full of coaching changes, playoff appearances, and rising programs.We also discuss:🏈 Big 12 Media Days takeaways🏈 Avery Johnson's comments on the culture shift inside K-State football🏈 Why Brandon White has become one of the toughest players to defend in camp🏈 Texas Tech embracing the villain role🏈 Jersey sponsorships, field ads, and the changing landscape of college footballDid we rank your coach too high? Too low? Let us know in the comments.

Cocaine Willie is back for Season 5. The crew breaks down K-State basketball’s transfer portal rebuild under Casey Alexander, including the biggest roster question: does this team have a true lead guard for Big 12 play? We also dig into the roster’s added size, high-upside transfers, recruiting questions, and whether local recruiting could become a bigger focus.Then we shift to spring football, where optimism is starting to build. Avery Johnson has Colin Klein back, more weapons around him, and a schedule that feels very manageable. No excuses now. We talk defensive transition concerns, the secondary, breakout candidates like Derek Salley Jr., Linkon Cure’s potential, and why the offense may have to carry the team early.Finally, we react to the NCAA Tournament expanding from 68 to 76 teams and debate whether it helps deserving bubble teams or just waters down March Madness.

Casey Alexander wants to bring a culture that wins and is exciting. When Matt heard he was the pick, he was excited. What does Chef think? How does this change or impact the trajectory of the K-State MBB program?

Nobody's gonna listen to/watch this. The boys watched along as the Matt Driscoll & Jerome Tang eras came to an end. Enjoy (or don't)

The Cats finally go 1–1 on the week — but it didn’t feel that simple.We break down the Baylor performance (ball movement, 17 made threes, 18 assists) and then dig into what went sideways against Texas Tech. Same shot volume, way less efficiency. Out-rebounded 40–28. Only eight assists. Not enough physicality inside. When you’re shooting 30% from deep and losing the glass battle, that’s a recipe for a long night.We also cover:- Why the assist drop-off matters- Interior construction & rebounding concerns- Guard efficiency from Tech- How lineup dynamics changed the matchup- Updated HOT Board discussion- NCAA Tournament outlookAnd, of course… shootin’ the shit about everything elseShoutout to our sponsors:Annie Mae’s Parlor – AnnieMaes.comHeartland Beef Connection – HeartlandBeef.net (Use promo code CW25 for $25 off your match fee)Check out our merch at cocainewilly.comWe’re proud to represent K-State on The College Huddle — thecollegehuddle.comIf you’re new here, subscribe for weekly K-State basketball talk, breakdowns, and Wildcat Country energy.Wildcat Country. Let’s ride.

It’s been… a week.K-State basketball blows an 18-point lead to TCU. We all felt it coming. Let’s talk about what happened, and why live betting the other side might just be the safest play in America next time.Then, because apparently that wasn’t enough, Mark Vital was arrested in Manhattan on domestic battery charges. On the brighter side, K-State Football is making moves:- Tim DeRuyter joins the staff- Greg Svarczkopf comes over from KU- Braet gets promoted-2027 class gets first commitmentAnd don’t look now… but Indoor Track & Field is ranked #1 (14th for the women) heading into the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville.#KState #KansasState #Wildcats #Big12 #KStateBasketball #KStateFootball #JeromeTang #CollegeBasketball #CollegeFootball #MHK

Kansas hammered both K-State men’s and women’s basketball in a Sunflower Showdown doubleheader that somehow managed to uncover a new rock bottom. The men suffered their worst home loss to KU since 2002, blowing a winnable game before getting embarrassed late, including KU dunking in the final minute and literally bringing a belt to the locker room.We talk about how a program already drowning in low points found another one, whether keeping Jerome Tang is becoming a sunk-cost fallacy, and if the buyout is actually the least of K-State’s long-term problems. And if it comes to that… do you trust Gene Taylor to make the call?On the women’s side, another tough loss at Allen Fieldhouse raises real questions, even with flashes from Taryn Sides and Jordan Speiser, and we assess the future of this core in an era where the portal never sleeps.Then we pivot to football to save everyone’s sanity:Portal additions, lingering roster gaps, and a full breakdown of K-State’s 2026 schedule.Pain first. Perspective second. Football hope last.Podcast fuel provided by Auntie Mae's Parlor & Heartland Beef Connection.

K-State hoops takes a step back after a home loss to BYU, dropping to 9-6 overall and 0-1 in Big 12 play — and now gets rewarded with a trip to face #1 Arizona. Because of course.We break down what went wrong against BYU (hello, 3-21 from deep), what actually went right, and whether the underlying numbers point to real concern or early-conference noise. Then it’s a quick turnaround against Arizona State, a team sitting right next to K-State in the standings with plenty of volatility of its own.After the hardwood, we pivot to CFP Semifinal picks, bowl season vibes, Indiana’s dominance, and why the expanded playoff feels inevitable — even if it’s quietly killing what made bowl season special.Hoops pain. Football opinions. No fluff.This very sad episode is sponsored by Auntie Mae's Parlor. Mid-pod-break fueled by Heartland Beef Connection.