We bring back Lockett, Thompson, the offensive line, running back, Trujillo and McDonald at TE, a Gronkowski is at Fullback, and we bring back a super stud Running Back/Quarterback in Sams.
The coordinators all come back.
The Defense has a lot returning contrary to popular belief. Mueller, Slaughter, Truman, Walker, Evans, Zimmerman have all had significant playing time and I would argue that the most important player last year was Zimmerman not Arthur Brown (even though Brown is a Stud/Boss/EMAW Hero). Barnett looks to be a capable safety that wasn't ready to start at Waco but looked much better against Texas. Hell I am impressed by new recruit CB Cre Moore who probably shouldn't get any playing time this year but will likely be a stud by the time he is done.
K-State was 59th in Offensive Yards and 46th in Defensive Yards last year. To be honest that isn't very good and should be a lot better for a team that was trying to win a National title. As LHC Bill Snyder continues to improve the depth chart those numbers will improve.
We got away with it due to phenomenal special teams (except kickoffs) and not turning the ball over.
I am still in love with this team and that won't change unless I find out our quarterbacks are terrible.
5 home games in conference and trading Miami for Louisiana Lafayette (the real threat in Non Con but not as good as Miami).