The Collin Klein era has officially arrived at Kansas State.K-State opens the 2026 season against Nicholls State, an FCS opponent that already has a game under its belt after crushing Mississippi Valley State 44-10 in Week 0.We break down what Nicholls showed in that win, including Ean Rodrigue’s explosive passing performance, a defense that forced six turnovers and the weaknesses K-State should be able to exploit. Then we turn our attention to the Wildcats and discuss:• What would constitute a successful debut for Collin Klein• What Avery Johnson needs to show in the opener• Who emerges as K-State’s true QB2• Reactions to the first two-deep of the season• The new Wildcats we’re most excited to watch• Whether K-State can run for 300-plus yards• Keys to victory and final score predictions• The best non-burger beef dish for a tailgateDrop your score prediction and first K-State touchdown scorer in the comments.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, the largest community of fan-driven college sports content in the country.