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Vikings take Kansas State EDGE in latest CBS Sports mock draft

The Vikings go edge rusher in the latest CBS Sports’ mock draft

The Minnesota Vikings’ offseason is going to be a fascinating one, especially when it comes to how they attack the defense. They need a lot of work on all three levels of the unit but how they do that is still up in the air.

The latest mock draft from CBS Sports os a combined mock draft with their draft analysts and they have the Vikings attacking the defense by selecting Kansas State edge rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah. Here is what they had to say about the talented edge rusher.

“Trapasso admitted that there was a lot of pressure being the mock Vikings general manager given Spielman’s past. Trapasso ended up going with Felix Anudike-Uzomah, and Spielman’s liked what he’s seen from the Kansas State edge rusher. “I do like this kid a lot. I thought he played hard. I went down and watched him; I wanted to see him against [Tyler] Steen, the Alabama left tackle. … When you put him outside the tackle, he can utilize his speed and his athletic skillset. And the kid plays hard. He was fun to watch because his motor was nonstop, so I’m not going to bash this pick because I like this player.”

Anudike-Uzoman is an explosive player that could make a real impact for the Vikings from the start. Is he the right edge rusher? That’s a question for another day, but he is certainly worthy of consideration in the first round.

5 Wildcats Alabama fans should get to know ahead of Sugar Bowl matchup

5 Kansas State Wildcats that Alabama fans should know about.

It was announced on Sunday that the Alabama Crimson Tide would be facing the Big 12 champs, the Kansas State Wildcats in the 89th annual Allstate Sugar Bowl on Dec. 31.

While the disappointment may still be fresh on the mind of Alabama football fans about missing out on the College Football Playoffs, making it to a New Year’s six bowl game is nothing to hang your head about.

[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Crimson Tide now have just one more opportunity to show what this version of Alabama can do on the gridiron.

Since the Wildcats are not a traditional powerhouse and it’s likely that not many Alabama fans are familiar with their roster, I thought it was a good time for Tide fans to get to know some of Kansas State’s best players.

Let’s roll!

Mock draft watch: Browns take Kansas State DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah

In the latest Draft Wire mock draft, the Browns landed Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah with the 39th overall pick.

As we are now into the colder weather, it means the 2023 NFL Draft is right around the corner. With that being said, mock drafts are in full effect. And while the Cleveland Browns do not have a first round pick, they do have a top-40 pick at this point in the season. In The Draft Wire’s latest mock draft, the Browns took Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah with that selection.

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 252 pounds, Anudike-Uzomah has racked up 7.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss through 10 games this season for the Wildcats. This is off of a 2021 campaign where he racked up a massive 11 sacks and 14.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. It is still early, and defensive tackle is still a massive concern. However, with the departure of Jadeveon Clowney after the season, the Browns have needs elsewhere as well. Here, Anudike-Uzomah fills that defensive end need in Cleveland.

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5 Sooners to watch on defense against Kansas State

Oklahoma will need a solid performance from these five defensive players when they take on Kansas State.

Oklahoma’s Big 12 campaign gets underway under the lights Saturday night in what should be a competitive matchup. Oklahoma and Kansas State two have played each other fairly close over the last few years. Kansas State comes into the game on the heels of a loss while Oklahoma straps their pads up following a dismantling of their longtime rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

In recent years, Kansas State felt like a lock to push the Sooners to the brink. While that remains a possibility, if Oklahoma can take care of things on the defensive side of the ball, they’ll put themselves in a much better position to win on Saturday.

There are a handful of Oklahoma players that could play a significant role in propelling this defense to victory. Take a look at our five defensive players to watch heading into the matchup with the Wildcats.

No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas State Wildcats: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Saturday

No. 6 Oklahoma hosts Kansas State on Saturday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action, you’ve come to the right place.

The No. 6 ranked Oklahoma Sooners take on the [autotag]Kansas State Wildcats[/autotag] on Saturday night, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Oklahoma Sooners welcome in the alma mater of head coach Brent Venables for his first Big 12 game at the helm. Venables, who both played and coached for the Wildcats in the 80s and 90s before joining Bob Stoops’ staff in 1999.

The Sooners are coming into this primetime matchup hot, averaging 42.2 points per game after dropping 49 on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln. They’ve won each of their games by 30 points. The Sooners’ defense has been equally good, allowing just 10 points per game through three weeks.

Kansas State had a strong start to the season with a shutout of South Dakota and a blowout win over Missouri in week two. Things came to a screeching halt in week three with their 17-10 loss to Tulane.

This is Oklahoma’s toughest test of the season on both sides of the ball. Deuce Vaughn and Felix Anudike-Uzomah are two of the best players in the country. While Adrian Martinez hasn’t been trusted to push the ball down the field, he’s a player that can hurt you with his legs.

The Sooners are currently minus-13.5 point favorites over the Wildcats. Though Kansas State has been a tough matchup for the Sooners over the last few years, many believe the Sooners will win this matchup and win big.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022
  • Time: 7 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: Fox
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)
  • Listen: Streaming on the Varsity App

Oklahoma vs. Kansas State injury report:

Oklahoma

No Injuries to report.

Kansas State

Will Honas, LB: Questionable (Undisclosed), missed the last three games.

Shawn Robinson, LB: Questionable (Undisclosed), missed the last three games.

Taylor Poitier, OL: Out for Season (Knee).

Players to watch:

Oklahoma

[autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag], QB: 66.7%, 9.7 yards per attempt, 759 yards, 7 passing touchdowns, 2 rushing touchdowns.

[autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag], RB: 37 carries, 286 yards, 7.7 yards per carry, 2 rushing touchdowns, 4 receptions, 43 yards.

[autotag]Marcus Major[/autotag], RB: 24 carries, 127 yards, 5.3 yards per attempt, 4 touchdowns, 3 receptions, 43 yards, 1 touchdown.

[autotag]Marvin Mims[/autotag], WR: 14 receptions for 310 yards, 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]Reggie Grimes[/autotag], DE: 10 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4 sacks.

[autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag], LB: 25 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 pass breakups.

[autotag]David Ugwoegbu[/autotag], LB: 19 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 pass breakup.

[autotag]Billy Bowman[/autotag], S: 24 tackles, 2 pass breakups, 2 fumble recoveries.

Kansas State

[autotag]Adrian Martinez[/autotag], QB: 62.1%, 4.6 yards per attempt, 304 passing yards, 1 touchdown. 39 carries for 150 yards, 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]Deuce Vaughn[/autotag], RB: 62 carries, 352 yards, 5.2 yards per carry, 3 touchdowns. 10 receptions for 36 yards.

[autotag]D.J. Giddens[/autotag], RB: 17 carries, 132 yards, 7.8 yards per carry, 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]Malik Knowles[/autotag], WR: 10 receptions for 92 yards, 1 carry for 75 yards, 1 touchdown.

[autotag]Felix Anudike-Uzomah[/autotag], DE: 9 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks.

[autotag]Austin Moore[/autotag], LB: 19 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1 sack.

Daniel Green, LB: 12 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 1 pass breakup.

Kobe Savage, S: 12 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 2 interceptions.

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Three keys to victory for the Oklahoma Sooners vs. Kansas State

What does Oklahoma have to do to come away with a win under the lights against Kansas State? Here are three keys to the game.

After sprinting through their nonconference schedule relatively easily, the 2022 Oklahoma Sooners set their sights squarely on ascending to the top of the Big 12. The climb starts Saturday with a home game against a Kansas State team that has been far from kind to Oklahoma in the past few years.

There are plenty of reasons to believe the Sooners come out on Saturday, execute and win the game. They are the more talented team and have the edge in virtually every area. However, football isn’t always that simple to predict. Especially not games involving conference opponents. Stranger things have happened, and Oklahoma, led by first-year head coach Brent Venables, will have to be on its game.

K-State has some pieces that could make this game interesting, and if caught sleeping, Oklahoma could be in a bar fight against Chris Klieman’s team from Manhattan, Kansas.

Here are the three keys we believe will play the biggest role in Oklahoma’s chances of winning against the Wildcats.

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Key Lawrence added to the Lott IMPACT Trophy 2022 watch list

After a tremendous finish to the 2021 season, Oklahoma safety Key Lawrence is primed for a big 2022 and was placed on the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch list.

Key Lawrence had a bit of a slow start to his career for the Oklahoma Sooners, but when he began to see the field regularly due to injuries, the Sooners couldn’t take him off the field. He spent time at cornerback and safety and was an important piece to the Sooners secondary down the stretch.

With [autotag]Delarrin Turner-Yell[/autotag] off to the NFL and [autotag]Patrick Fields[/autotag] to Stanford, Lawrence figures to be in for a key role in Brent Venables’ defense. With a starter’s complement of snaps, the sky’s the limit for the Tennessee product.

In anticipation of what will likely be a big season for Lawrence, he’s been named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy 2022 watch list.

Named after former NFL Hall of Fame star Ronnie Lott, The Lott Trophy annually goes to the Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, a player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field.  IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity, all characteristics exhibited by Lott during his illustrious playing career.

Lawrence is one of 42 players the voting panel will be keeping their eye on heading into 2022 and one of 14 defensive backs.

Other nominees for the award include [autotag]Will Anderson Jr[/autotag]. of Alabama. Anderson finished fifth in the Heisman voting in 2021. Lawrence joins [autotag]Felix Anudike-Uzomah[/autotag] as the only players from the Big 12 to be considered on the preseason watch list.

In 2021, Lawrence registered 47 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, and three forced fumbles while playing just the 10th-most snaps on the team last season.

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Five reasons Kansas State could beat LSU

Playing devil’s advocate, five reasons that LSU falters on Tuesday

LSU will face off against Kansas State in the Texas Bowl on Tuesday night. It’s the final bowl game of the season before the championship next Monday.

Kansas State comes into this game with a 7-5 record. Outside of their loss to Texas in the final game of the season, four of those losses came against good teams. For the most part, this is a Kansas State team that took care of business when they were supposed too.

They are coached by Chris Kleiman, who’s in his third-year of the program after running a dynasty at North Dakota State in the FCS.

LSU will be coached by Brad Davis in what is the final game before Brian Kelly assumes that roll. Davis was hired by LSU in June to serve as the offensive line coach. Davis will remain in that position as Brian Kelly takes over.

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With all that being said, Kansas State is the favorite tomorrow. To put it mildly, LSU is dealing with a lot of adversity right now. It’s difficult to imagine them winning this game unless some unexpected names step up. On the other hand, Kansas State has some good things going for it. Here are five reasons the Wildcats could take care of LSU in the Texas Bowl.

Kansas State’s Felix Anudike-Uzomah ties NCAA mark with 6 sacks

Kansas State’s Felix Anudike-Uzomah engulfed TCU’s quarterback six times

Kansas State’s Felix Anudike-Uzomah spent more time in TCU’s backfield Saturday than most of the Horned Frog running backs.

The 6-foot-3, 255-pound sophomore defensive end had a season in a game for the Wildcats.

He notched six sacks and forced two fumbles in TCU’s 31-12 Big 12 victory over Kansas State.

There was a balance to his effort as Anudike-Uzomah had three sacks in each half.

In case you were wondering whose mark he tied:

FBS: 6 – Ameer Ismail, Western Michigan vs. Ball State, Oct. 21, 2006; Elvis Dumervil, Louisville vs. Kentucky, Sep. 4, 2005

FCS: 6 – Damien Huren, Southeastern Louisiana vs. Northern Colorado, Oct. 9, 2004; Pat Dowd, University of Dayton vs. Drake University, Nov. 9, 2013

So, who is this edge-rushing force?

Per Kstatesports.com:

2020: One of nine true freshmen to see time in 2020 as he played in five games… Had three tackles and a sack on the year,

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Lee’s Summit under head coach Eric Thomas… Carded 184 tackles, 55 tackles for loss and 13 sacks over his three-year career… Had 77 tackles as a junior, 20 of which went for a loss…

PERSONAL: Felix Anudike-Uzomah (ann-you-DEE-kay you-ZAH-mah) was born January 24, 2002, in Kansas City, Missouri… Son of Felix and Cynthia Uzomah… Has one brother, Celestine, and two sisters, Destiny and Vanessa… Majoring in mass communications.