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Kansas head coach Les Miles, left, greets Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell before an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas, K-State try to rebound in Big 12 from Sun Belt blows

By Dave Skretta Sep. 22, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Manhattan, Kan. Thompson is back to direct the offense heading into the opener Sept. 12, 2020, against Arkansas State. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
K-State heads into Year 2 under Klieman with high hopes

By Dave Skretta Sep. 01, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

USC hires lauded assistants Sean Snyder, Donte Williams

Feb. 12, 2020 10:39 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has hired Sean Snyder as its special teams coordinator and Donte Williams as its cornerbacks coach and defensive pass...

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry run the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Liberty Bowl: No. 21 Navy, Kansas St. cap surprising years

By Steve Megargee Dec. 30, 2019 03:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 1993, file photo, Iowa football coach Hayden Fry is carried off the field after his team defeated Minnesota in an NCAA college football game, giving him his 200th career victory in Iowa City, Iowa. Fry, the Texan who revived Iowa football and became a Hawkeye State institution, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He was 90. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Hayden Fry, Texan who turned around Iowa, dies at 90

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 17, 2019 09:34 PM EST

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, center, works the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
K-State goes bowling in Klieman’s first season in charge

By Dave Skretta Dec. 02, 2019 02:05 PM EST

Iowa State wide receiver Deshaunte Jones, left, runs for a first down as Kansas safety Davon Ferguson makes the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 41-31. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Iowa State-Kansas State to help decide Big 12 bowl order

By Dave Skretta Nov. 29, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Texas Tech's Jett Duffey (7) drops back to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
100-yard kickoff return sparks K-State past Texas Tech 30-27

Nov. 23, 2019 10:50 PM EST

TCU coach Gary Patterson, left, gives instructions from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Sam Grenadier/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Big 12 has chance for 2 more 1st-year coaches in bowl games

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 21, 2019 07:50 PM EST

West Virginia wide receiver Sam James (13) congratulates fellow wide receiver Bryce Wheaton (83) after a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Doege leads West Virginia to 24-20 upset of K-State

By Dave Skretta Nov. 16, 2019 07:37 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) talks with head coach Chris Klieman, center, after throwing a touchdown pass against Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
K-State aims to bounce back from Texas loss vs West Virginia

By Dave Skretta Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Kansas State running back Harry Trotter (2) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
K-State beats up on Kansas, sends notice to Big 12

By Dave Skretta Nov. 03, 2019 02:14 PM EST

Kansas State wide receiver Joshua Youngblood (23) breaks away from Kansas safety Jeremiah McCullough (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Thompson runs for 3 TDs as No. 22 K-State routs Kansas 38-10

By Dave Skretta Nov. 02, 2019 06:54 PM EDT

Kansas running back Velton Gardner (18) celebrates as he scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Kansas defeated Texas Tech 37-34. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 22 K-State, Kansas meet off wins in Sunflower Showdown

By Dave Skretta Nov. 01, 2019 01:31 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) eludes Arkansas defensive back Montaric Brown (21) to break free for a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: 3 ways of deciding who is No. 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 28, 2019 03:03 AM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) and running back James Gilbert (34) celebrate Thompson's touchdown against Oklahoma during NCAA football game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 22 Kansas State embracing Klieman's winning culture

By Dave Skretta Oct. 27, 2019 05:15 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2019 10:43 PM EDT

Kansas State wide receiver Joshua Youngblood (23) scores a touchdown against Oklahoma safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (32) during the first half of an NCAA football game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Thompson scores 4 TDs as K-State stuns No. 5 Sooners, 48-41

By Dave Skretta Oct. 26, 2019 03:49 PM EDT

TCU quarterback Max Duggan fumbles as he is hit by Iowa State linebacker O'Rien Vance (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
K-State coach Klieman to get first shot at Patterson's Frogs

By Dave Skretta Oct. 18, 2019 12:46 PM EDT

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) looks to Kansas State defensive back Kevion McGee (7), while breaking free for a 84 yard run during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Hubbard led Oklahoma State rushing with 296 yards in the 26-13 win over Kansas State. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
K-State tries to rebound from rare Klieman loss vs Baylor

By Dave Skretta Oct. 04, 2019 03:00 AM EDT