# Will K-State and UCF STUN Everyone With an Unexpected Big 12 Title Run This Season? | UCF Podcast

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Published: 2026-07-10T08:30:00+00:00
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Visit https://lockedonucf.supercast.com to Join the EveryDayer's Club today! Kansas State Wildcats surge in Big 12 media buzz as Coach Collin Klein inspires with his “living the dream” mantra. Klein’s player-first approach and focus on building relationships could give the Wildcats a strategic edge in the era of NIL and transfer portal chaos. Meanwhile, Avery Johnson emerges as a breakout quarterback candidate—can his partnership with Klein vault Kansas State back to the top of the conference? UCF Knights are banking on Alonza Barnett III to revive their offense and erase last year’s missed opportunities. Both Barnett and Coach Scott Frost exude confidence in a deeper, more talented roster, while a recharged defense raises hopes for a bowl run. Is UCF primed to shatter its low expectations and stun the Big 12’s elite, or will the grind of Power 4 competition tell a different story? This episode breaks down the optimism, skepticism, and high-stakes storylines shaping the 2024 season.

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