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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)
Shapen ushers No. 11 Baylor to 20-10 win over K-State

By Dave Skretta Nov. 20, 2021 09:06 PM EST

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia at Kansas State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 02:03 PM EST

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (17) advances toward Oklahoma State safety Kolby Harvell-Peel (31) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Kansas State-Kansas lacks luster but hardly importance

By Dave Skretta Nov. 04, 2021 01:14 PM EDT

TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge (6) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Anudike-Uzomah's 4 sacks, 2 forced fumbles lead KSU past TCU

By Dave Skretta Oct. 30, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) runs into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
TCU at Kansas State 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Kansas State tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe (0) is tackled by Iowa State defensive back Isheem Young (1) as defensive back Greg Eisworth II (12) and linebacker Mike Rose (23) also defend during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Hall, Purdy lead Iowa State past Kansas State, 33-20

By David Smale Oct. 16, 2021 10:52 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Iowa State defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (26) for a first down during the first quarter of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Iowa State at Kansas State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 09:33 PM EDT

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman taps the helmet of offensive lineman Noah Johnson (69) before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 2 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
DLS at Wagner 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

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 State fans perform the actions for the waving song at the start of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Kansas State at Oklahoma State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 08:17 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

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 at Kansas State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 07:31 PM EDT

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)
Thompson and K-State open with 24-7 win over Stanford

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 04, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

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)
Stanford at Kansas State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Kansas safety Ricky Thomas (3) as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA football game in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
K-State welcomes back QBs Thompson, Howard to lead this year

By Dave Skretta Aug. 20, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

Kansas State fans and students stand for the national anthem before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 17 Cyclones meet Kansas State team battling virus cases

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2020 01:38 PM EST

TCU wide receiver Derius Davis scores on a punt return over Baylor in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelott/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Big 12 only 2 games, as planned and not any new COVID issues

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 01:57 AM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Derek Kerstetter (68) and offensive lineman Denzel Okafor (78) in front of Oklahoma State linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sam Ehlinger gets last shot against West Virginia at home

By John Raby Nov. 05, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) out runs Kansas safety Ricky Thomas (3) and cornerback Karon Prunty (9) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 14 Oklahoma St and K-State square off after 1st B12 loss

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 04:37 AM EST

Kansas State wide receiver Chabastin Taylor (13) catches a long pass under pressure from Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 55-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 16 K-State goes after 5th straight win at West Virginia

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 04:31 PM EDT