Interim coach Matthew Driscoll didn’t hold back after BYU's game, describing this turbulent season with a raw honesty that's hard to ignore. Taking over after Jerome Tang's departure, Driscoll called the experience "absolutely miserable."
He shared, "Every day felt like a battle-ulcers, sleepless nights, just not feeling well. I've had this issue my whole life, and when I reached out to our psychologist, he reminded me that it's just how I'm wired. My dad always said, 'Your last name is on everything, so don’t ever mess it up.'"
Driscoll stepped into a storm he never asked for, taking a role unexpectedly after his close colleague was let go. "It's been tough to process everything emotionally," Driscoll admitted.
"I even asked my psychologist why I wasn’t more emotional. Coach Tang was a great friend; his daughter is my goddaughter.
But I promised to step up, and consistency is key for me. That’s been my anchor through this miserable stretch."
The Wildcats struggled, clinching just three conference wins. The tension peaked when Tang's fiery press conference after a home defeat went viral. His declaration that "very few" players would return next season led to his release, but his influence lingered with Driscoll and the team.
"It took everything to keep it together," Driscoll reflected. "But when you commit to Kansas State, you stand by your decisions. No matter the challenges, when someone asks you to step up, you do it."