Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) celebrates his touchdown run with offensive lineman Cooper Beebe (50) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) is cheered on by wide receiver Malik Knowles (4) as Vaughn sprints past Stanford cornerback Ethan Bonner (13) on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) carries the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State wide receiver Malik Knowles (4) attempts to fight of a tackle attempt by Stanford linebacker Levani Damuni, right rear, in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford linebacker Duke Reeder (52) helps defend as Kansas State wide receiver Phillip Brooks (88) returns a punt in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) scrambles out of the pocket in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) is pressured by Stanford defensive end Aaron Armitage (97) and others as he prepares to throw a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) throws a pass to running back Deuce Vaughn (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman instructs his team during time out in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford quarterback Jack West (10) scrambles out of the pocket under pressure from Kansas State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford wide receiver Elijah Higgins (6) is stopped from gaining yardage after a catch as Kansas State defensive back Ekow Boye-Doe (25) and Daniel Green (22) close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State wide receiver Malik Knowles (4) looks for running room in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) drops back to throw a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford head coach David Shaw walks the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee hands the ball off to running back Nathaniel Peat in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford safeties Caleb Ellis (19) and Omari Porter, center, defend as Stanford wide receiver Brycen Tremayne (81) catches a touchdown pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford wide receiver Brycen Tremayne (81) celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates as Kansas State linebacker Nick Allen (52) looks on in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford linebacker Jordan Fox (10) gives chase as Kansas State offensive lineman Noah Johnson watches quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) carry the ball for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford linebacker Tristan Sinclair (8) tackles Kansas State running back Joe Ervin (20) after a short gain in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State defensive end Khalid Duke (29) sacks Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) runs the ball as Stanford cornerback Zahran Manley (31) pursues in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) and offensive lineman Noah Johnson (69) celebrate after Thompson ran the ball in for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford linebacker Ricky Miezan (45) celebrates a defensive stop against Kansas State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) scrambles out of the pocket under pressure from Stanford in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State defensive back TJ Smith (7) gains yardage after intercepting a Stanford pass in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford safety Noah Williams, left, and linebacker Tristan Sinclair, rear, combine to stop Kansas State running back Jacardia Wright (9) after a short gain in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State offensive lineman Josh Rivas (76) and offensive lineman Cooper Beebe (50) celebrate with quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) after their NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) carries the ball as Stanford linebacker Jordan Fox , rear, and cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (17) attempt to make a stop in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) sprints past Stanford cornerback Ethan Bonner (13) on his way to the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford center Drake Nugent (60) looks on as quarterback Tanner McKee (18) is sacked by Kansas State defensive tackle Eli Huggins, center rear, in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stanford linebacker Gabe Reid (90) lines up against Kansas State during an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Sept. 4, 2021. Stanford has embraced bringing in players such as Reid after their two-year Mormon missions, valuing their life experience. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)