Barstool Sports personality Dan Katz, better known as “Big Cat,” released his latest round of NFL Computer Rankings on Tuesday morning, and Kansas State found itself on the receiving end of his brand of humor. The rankings, which are a mix of actual tiered evaluations and mocking categories, included quarterbacks like Josh Allen under “Cannons,” and even actress Sydney Sweeney made the cut thanks to what Big Cat described as “big boobs.”
Unfortunately for Kansas State, the Wildcats ended up in one of the less flattering categories. Big Cat slotted them into the tier labeled “A** cheeks but CFB,” alongside Virginia Tech. The inclusion sparked plenty of chatter online, as K-State fans reacted to seeing their program lumped into a joke section of what has become a popular piece of internet content each week.
The NFL Computer Rankings are not intended to be serious analysis, but they have grown into a cultural talking point because of the mix of tongue-in-cheek humor and just enough football substance to keep fans engaged. Big Cat often sprinkles in college football references to needle fan bases, and Kansas State was his latest target. The Wildcats, who entered the year with high expectations but have stumbled out of the gate, were an easy fit for the gag.
For K-State fans, the frustration is obvious. After being viewed as a possible contender in the Big 12 before the season, the team’s early struggles have already altered the conversation. Being mocked nationally in something as widely circulated as Big Cat’s rankings only underscores how quickly public perception can turn in college football.
While the rankings themselves do not carry weight in the playoff race or official polls, moments like this highlight how online narratives shape the sport. Kansas State went from a team expected to compete near the top of the Big 12 standings to being framed as a punchline. That is the kind of swing that not only frustrates fans but also reflects the unforgiving spotlight of modern college football.
For now, the Wildcats will have to live with being placed in the “A** cheeks but CFB” category. The only real way to move out of it is on the field, where a turnaround would do far more to shift the narrative than any social media clapback.
