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Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, right, yells at an official after his team was flagged for interfering on a fair catch on a punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
K-State parts with assistant coaches Messingham, Ray

By Dave Skretta Dec. 03, 2021 04:43 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) is tripped up by Texas linebacker Ovie Oghoufo (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Johnson, Dicker lead Texas past Kansas State 22-17

By Mark Rosner Nov. 26, 2021 03:30 PM EST

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, right, greets Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, left, before an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kansas State at Texas 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 11:37 AM EST

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian reacts on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas hosts K-State, playing for pride in Sark's 1st season

Nov. 25, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Oklahoma defensive end Reggie Grimes (14) and defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey (8) tackle Western Carolina quarterback Rogan Wells (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 6 Sooners face first Big 12 road test at K-State

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 02:44 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs ahead of West Virginia linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
No. 6 Oklahoma visits K-State for first Big 12 road game

By Dave Skretta Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) runs as he looks to pass against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Big 12 quarterback play full of struggles and surprises

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 28, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman watches as Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson was injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State QB Thompson unlikely to play vs No. 6 Oklahoma

Sep. 28, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

Oklahoma State safety Kolby Harvell-Peel (31) wraps up Kansas State wide receiver Malik Knowles (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
K-State at crossroads after troubling loss to Oklahoma State

By Dave Skretta Sep. 27, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

Kansas State linebacker Wayne Jones (4) watches the Oklahoma State quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders powers Oklahoma State past No. 25 Kansas State 31-20

By John Tranchina Sep. 25, 2021 11:04 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) run for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 25 Kansas State faces Oklahoma State in Big 12 opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 03:06 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by the Boise State defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 25 K-State visits Oklahoma State, each seeking 4-0 start

By John Tranchina Sep. 23, 2021 01:46 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by the Boise State defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 25 K-State at Oklahoma State in undefeated Big 12 opener

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 23, 2021 03:24 AM EDT

Kansas State running back Joe Ervin (20) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State back in poll at No. 25 as Oklahoma State trip looms

By Dave Skretta Sep. 21, 2021 03:16 PM EDT

Nevada linebacker Lamin Touray (10) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas State wide receiver Phillip Brooks (88) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State uses rushing attack to beat Nevada 38-17

By Cody Friesen Sep. 18, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Nevada quarterback Carson Strong passes before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Nevada at Kansas State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) can't reach a pass as he is chased by Southern Illinois linebacker Zach Burrola (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 31-23 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Jay Norvell has Nevada ready for trip to Kansas State

By Dave Skretta Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

FILE- In this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, file photo, Iowa State's Brock Purdy plays against Iowa during an NCAA football game in Ames, Iowa. Fourth-year Iowa State starter Brock Purdy found himself benched in the fourth quarter of the biggest home game in program history, though coach Matt Campbell has since reiterated his “great trust” in his veteran quarterback. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth, File)
Lots of QB shuffling early in season, led by Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 14, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Southern Illinois running back Pop Jones III (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State feeling deja vu after QB Thompson's knee injury

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2021 01:58 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) gets past Southern Illinois cornerback James Ceasar (2) to run the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas St. holds off S. Illinois 31-23 after losing Thompson

By Avery Osen Sep. 11, 2021 10:55 PM EDT