As millions across the country gear up for Super Bowl LX, predictions are rolling in for the second New England Patriots-Seattle Seahawks matchup.
Kansas State players have made theirs. In this case, it seems like the Wildcats are leaning toward New England to take it all the way.
A rematch of the infamous Super Bowl XLIX, renowned for one of the most baffling endings in NFL history. A wild Jermaine Kearse catch should have set up a game-winning touchdown run for Marshawn Lynch, but the Seahawks decided to throw the ball instead. Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson and sealed the fourth title for New England.
Now, a chance at redemption is set. Seattle is a 4.5-point favorite, with its dominant defense and strong rushing attack headlining the stark turnaround from last season. But as you can tell by the voices in Manhattan, KS, there are still many who believe in New England. The final matchup of the NFL season kicks off on Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. EST.
It just stinks that former Kansas State wide receiver Tyler Lockett won't be able to indulge in the game. He arrived in the season right after Super Bowl XLIX and departed in 2025...right before they went back.
"Tyler Lockett deserved to win a Super Bowl with the Seahawks," one fan commented.
JEROME TANG HAS FIERY RESPONSE AFTER IOWA STATE LOSS
After a demoralizing loss to Iowa State, Kansas State coach Jerome Tang showed a bit of emotion in his postgame press conference.
But it wasn't toward his players. Instead, it was directed at the media and outsiders who criticized him and attacked the program during the 1-8 conference start.
"It doesn't matter what I think," Tang said to reporters. "Whatever I say, you all are going to take whatever you want, clip it the way you want, and post it the way you want, so you can get the clicks you need. It doesn't matter what I say. What matters is what I'm doing with these young men on the floor. In practice every day, in their daily lives, to help them continue moving forward. Because this is the crew I brought in, and this is the crew I wanted to roll with."
It was an embarrassing defeat that seemed to worsen with each passing minute. Shots missed far beyond the basket, sloppy turnovers, and lackluster effort to rebound. Outside of PJ Haggerty, the team scored just 38 points in 40 minutes. The absences of Khamari McGriff, Abdi Bashir Jr., and Elias Rapieque are starting to become too much. Kansas State shot just 30 percent from 3-point range, a fall from grace compared to its earlier standout shooting performances from the perimeter.
Still, Tang said he was proud of his players despite the result. He dismissed any questions about what outsiders would say about his positive words.