3MAW Podcast Dissects K‑State’s 71‑3 Blowout of Nicholls in Week 1

When the Wildcats stepped onto the field at Bill Snyder Family Stadium for the season‑opener, nobody could have guessed they’d turn a regular Saturday night into a fireworks display. Collin Klein’s first game as head coach ended with a staggering 71‑3 victory over the Nicholls Colonels, a scoreline that already has fans buzzing.

The 3MAW podcast jumped on the conversation right after the final whistle, unpacking every facet of the win. According to the hosts, the game was practically flawless for K‑State – there were hardly any glaring mistakes, and the balance between air and ground was spot‑on.

On offense, the Wildcats amassed a jaw‑dropping 559 total yards, 312 of which came on the ground. Transfer running back Rodney Fields Jr. led the charge, grinding out 101 yards and a touchdown on just 14 carries. Freshman back Joe Jackson contributed as a dual‑threat, while Jay Harris and Monterrio Elston Jr. each found the end zone on rushing plays.

Quarterback Avery Johnson was, as the podcast noted, simply outstanding. He was 15‑for‑21 through the air for 199 yards and three touchdown passes, and he added a rushing score of his own. The highlight? A seven‑yard strike to Jaron Tibbs that gave Johnson the K‑State career record for touchdown passes, nudging him past former star Will Howard.

Defensively, Kansas State was just as ruthless. Nicholls managed a meager 122 total yards and only 30 through the air, and they never crossed the goal line. Their lone points came from a second‑quarter field goal, underscoring how the Wildcats' defense shut the door on any comeback hopes.

All of this, the 3MAW hosts said, sets a strong tone for the Klein era. The momentum built in Week 1 should carry the Wildcats into next week’s clash with Washington State, with confidence running high on both sides of the ball.

If you want the full post‑game reaction, analysis and a few behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes, the entire 3MAW podcast episode is linked in the video above. It’s worth a listen for anyone who wants to understand just how dominant K‑State was in their season‑opening showcase.