The Big 12 is WIDE OPEN... so we predicted every single conference game.In this episode of Cocaine Willie, we break down the entire 2026 Big 12 schedule, debate the biggest games of the season, and reveal our conference standings and Big 12 Championship Game picks.🔥 In this episode:- Predicting every Big 12 team's record- Who reaches Arlington?- Biggest trap games- Most important non-conference matchups- Holy War implications- K-State vs Arizona- Texas Tech hype: real or overrated?PLUS...- Beer sales coming to Bill Snyder Family Stadium- TBT thoughts- K-State basketball schedule reactionsWhose predictions age the best? Let us know YOUR Big 12 Championship Game prediction in the comments.👇 Subscribe for weekly K-State football, Big 12 football and college football coverage.Sponsored by:🍺 Auntie Mae's Parlorhttps://auntiemaes.com🥩 Heartland Beef Connectionhttps://heartlandbeef.netUse promo code CW25 for $25 off your match fee.

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.

Kansas State's 2027 football class is off to a blazing start with multiple blue-chip commitments, wins over SEC and Big Ten programs, and a recruiting operation that looks completely different under Colin Klein and his staff. We break down Cooper Ohnmacht, Brayden Harris, Jack Clayborn, Canaan Smith, Kevin Eiwo, and where the class could go next.We also discuss:🏈 Why K-State's recruiting momentum feels different🏈 The importance of no spring portal distractions🏈 Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, gambling violations, and the NCAA controversy🏀 The Big 12 basketball scheduling matrix and why rivalries continue to disappear🏀 Casey Alexander's media tour and what we've learned about the new K-State basketball coach🎮 NCAA Football Perfect Team Draft chaosPlus plenty of Wildcat optimism, questionable predictions, and a few all-time terrible draft spins.Sponsored by:🍻 Auntie Mae's Parlor🐮 Heartland Beef Connection (Use code CW25 for $25 off)❄️ CocaineWillie.com MerchFollow the show:📱 @cocainewillieFollow the crew:📱 @bobtrollsby📱 @chefandrenapier📱 @mattmarchesiniAll Coke. No Joke. Wildcat Country, Let's Ride.

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.

We wrapped up Season 4 by throwing it out to you… and you delivered (well, at least @scottwildcat did).From K-State coaching hot seat predictions to NIL strategy, Big 12 expansion ideas, and some completely unhinged questions, we hit it all in this Q&A episode.Topics include:- Which K-State program could see the next coaching change- How to spend $5M on K-State athletics (NIL strategy breakdown)- Big 12 media and kickoff time experiments- Casey Alexander expectations and timeline- The future of the show 👀- And… yeah… some questions we probably shouldn’t have answeredIf you want more episodes like this, drop your questions in the comments — we’ll run it back.

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?

Kansas State has its new head coach — Belmont’s Casey Alexander — and the Wildcats are entering a brand-new era. In this episode we break down why K-State targeted Alexander, what made him successful at Belmont, and how his system could translate to the Big 12 gauntlet.What style of basketball will he bring to Manhattan? How might this impact recruiting and the current roster? And what should Wildcats fans realistically expect in year one?We dig into Alexander’s coaching philosophy, track record, and the potential upside (and risks) of this hire.If you’re a K-State fan or Big 12 basketball follower, this is everything you need to know about the Wildcats’ new leader.

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)

Episode 200. Two hundred.From offseason debates to breaking down big wins and brutal losses, we’ve made it to a milestone, and we’re celebrating by taking over as Athletic Director at K-State for a day.If you were handed the keys to the department, what’s your first move?We dive into:• Renaming rights and facility sponsorship strategy• How we would distribute $20.5M in revenue share across football, basketball, and Olympic sports• The one non-revenue sport we’d elevate for national branding• CFP appearance vs Final Four... you must choose• Which head coach we’d move on from if we have to fire somebody (yes, we go there, no we can't say matthew driscoll/jerome tang)• Adding one new men’s and one new women’s sportWe assume revenue differences between CFP and Final Four don’t matter, so what truly builds legacy?Plus shoutouts to Auntie Mae’s Parlor (auntiemaes.com) and Heartland Beef Connection (heartlandbeef.net) for riding with us.After 200 episodes, we’re not playing it safe.Let us know in the comments & on twitter: What would YOUR first move be as AD?#KState #KansasState #CollegeFootball #CollegeBasketball #Big12 #CFP #FinalFour #SportsPodcast #CollegeSports #NIL #AthleticDirector #Episode200

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.