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FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
For Alabama, Kansas State, mentality matters in Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 30, 2022 06:12 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama, Kansas State clash for first time at Sugar Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2022 02:05 PM EST

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama, Kansas St extol virtues of opting in at Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Dec. 29, 2022 06:19 PM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Drake Stoops (12) passes the ball to quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
TCU dominates AP Big 12 honors, led by QB Duggan and Dykes

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 09, 2022 11:52 AM EST

Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen is tackled by Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, right, and safety Josh Hayes, left, in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Big 12 coaches tab Duggan, Anudike-Uzomah as top players

Nov. 30, 2022 07:08 PM EST

West Virginia coach Neal Brown reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Howard gets start as No. 19 K-State seeks title game berth

By John Raby Nov. 17, 2022 06:10 AM EST

Oklahoma State linebacker Mason Cobb (0) watches as safety Kendal Daniels (5) returns the winning interception in the final minute of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
No. 9 Oklahoma St visits No. 22 K-State in Big 12 showdown

By Dave Skretta Oct. 27, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Big 12 lead at stake when No. 8 TCU hosts No. 17 Kansas St.

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2022 04:34 PM EDT

TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) runs with the ball in front of Oklahoma State linebacker Mason Cobb (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Big 12 co-leaders No. 8 TCU, No. 17 Kansas St. in prime time

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 09:14 AM EDT

FILE - Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Martinez was selected top first-year transfer in the Associated Press Big 12 Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
No. 8 TCU takes on No. 17 K-State for outright Big 12 lead

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2022 03:20 AM EDT

Alabama place kicker Will Reichard (16) walks off the field after missing a field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Fallout from rare Alabama loss

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2022 02:42 AM EDT

FILE - Kansas head coach Lance Leipold watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. Leipold was selected top coach in the Associated Press Big 12 Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
AP Big 12 midseason honoree Martinez enjoys winning feeling

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman greets quarterback Adrian Martinez (9) after Martinez ran for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 37-28. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 20 K-State, Iowa St see lot of each other in themselves

By Eric Olson Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez (9) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 25 Kansas State holds off Texas Tech 37-28

By David Smale Oct. 01, 2022 04:00 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Baylor Cupp (88) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech heads to No. 25 K-State as both come off big wins

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 12:18 PM EDT

Kansas State cornerback Julius Brents (23) celebrate after making a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State on rise with old-school defensive-minded philosophy

By Dave Skretta Sep. 15, 2022 06:00 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. Vaugh was named to The Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
K-State opens against South Dakota with big expectations

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 02:39 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn speaks to a reporter during the NCAA college football Big 12 Media Days in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Kansas State is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against South Dakota. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
K-State eyes top of Big 12 behind bevy of returning starters

By Dave Skretta Aug. 19, 2022 11:24 AM EDT

Baylor safety Jairon McVea (42), linebacker Terrel Bernard (2), running back Abram Smith (7), wide receiver R.J. Sneed (0) running back Trestan Ebner (1) and safety Jalen Pitre (8) celebrate with the trophy after defeating Oklahoma State in an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 4, 2021. Baylor has been tabbed as the preseason favorite to win the conference title again, based on a poll of media who cover the league. It is the first time Baylor has ever been favored in the preseason vote. Coach Dave Aranda's Bears got 17 of the 41 first-place votes in the poll released Thursday, July 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman, file)
Defending Big 12 champ Baylor tabbed preseason favorite

Jul. 07, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

LSU has QB questions in Texas Bowl against Kansas State

Jan. 03, 2022 04:37 PM EST
TaxAct Texas Bowl: LSU (6-6) at Kansas State (7-5), Jan. 4, 9 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: Kansas State by 4 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook ...