Students cheer before an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Southern Illinois quarterback Nic Baker (8) is pushed out of bounds by Kansas State linebacker Cody Fletcher (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Southern Illinois wide receiver Jerron Rollins runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Southern Illinois quarterback Nic Baker, right, passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Southern Illinois wide receiver Izaiah Hartrup (82) is tacked by Kansas State linebacker Cody Fletcher (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State wide receiver Malik Knowles (4) runs the ball under pressure from Southern Illinois cornerback James Ceasar (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Southern Illinois wide receiver Izaiah Hartrup (82) jumps between Kansas State linebacker Cody Fletcher (55) and Kansas State defensive back Trey Krause (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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)

Southern Illinois wide receiver Izaiah Hartrup (82) jumps over Kansas State defensive back Ross Elder (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) is helped off the field after being 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)

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman reacts after 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)

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)

Southern Illinois quarterback Nic Baker (8) gets past Kansas State linebacker Ryan Henington (5) 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 State quarterback Will Howard (15) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Southern Illinois cornerback PJ Jules (4) is chased into the end zone by Kansas State wide receiver Phillip Brooks (88) after intercepting a pass and running it back for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Southern Illinois cornerback PJ Jules (4) is chased into the end zone by Kansas State wide receiver Phillip Brooks (88) after intercepting a pass and running it back for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) falls into the end zone to score a touchdown as he is tackled by Southern Illinois cornerback David Miller (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) celebrates with tight end Sammy Wheeler after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike (91) tackles Southern Illinois running back Javon Williams Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard slides after running the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Fans are silhouetted by the setting sun as they watch during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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 State quarterback Will Howard (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 31-23 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) runs into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 31-23 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, left, and Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill greet each other after their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 31-23 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Southern Illinois linebacker Makel Calhoun (8) and safety Jakari Patterson (6) 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)

Southern Illinois quarterback Nic Baker (8) funnels the ball as he is tackled by Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike (91) 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)

FILE- In this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, file photo, Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) is helped off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Illinois in Manhattan, Kan. Thompson was having a good start to his sixth year in Kansas State's program before a knee injury that will keep him out indefinitely. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)