Anatomy of a Pressure: How K-State's "Wide Path" Blitz Manipulated Protection

A deep dive into the "Wide Path" blitz and disguised coverage that dismantled Iowa State's max protection.

The Wildcats run a modified Odd Stack that can morph into a 4-2-5 at any time. The coaching tree in Manhattan stems from North Dakota State, which has been a 4-3 Tampa team for decades. The modifications at K-State are partly due to the Big 12's offensive landscape.

Over the last five years, the conference has undergone significant changes, not only in …