Deuce Vaughn
FILE - Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs during the final half of the Texas Orange and White Spring Scrimmage in Austin, Texas, in this Saturday, April 24, 2021, file photo. No player frustrated Texas fans last season more than tailback Bijan Robinson. Not because of anything he did, but because of Herman’s odd refusal to give him the ball more often. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)
Some Big 12 players expected to impact their teams in 2021

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 27, 2021 02:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tosses the ball during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Norman, Okla. Rattler, a redshirt freshman, was an All Big 12 first-team pick and shared newcomer of the year honors with West Virginia senior linebacker Tony Fields II, a transfer from Arizona. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awards

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 24, 2020 12:09 PM EST

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown, center, runs the ball as he is brought down by Iowa State linebacker Jake Hummel, left, and defensive back Anthony Johnson, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
In the Big 12 a running back resurgence led by Hall, Brown

By Cliff Brunt Dec. 10, 2020 12:41 PM EST

Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) gets past Kansas State defensive back Brock Monty (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Texas RBs pile up 311 yards, 6 TDs, clobber K-State 69-31

By Avery Osen Dec. 05, 2020 04:03 PM EST

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) is tackled by Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas at Texas Tech 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 01:25 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (5) out runs the Kansas State defense for a first down in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Kansas State at Baylor 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 11:03 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) is hit in the helmet by Baylor safety JT Woods (22) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Waco, Texas. Woods was ejected from the game for targeting. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Mayers game-ending FG gives Baylor 32-31 win over K-State

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 28, 2020 11:02 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kansas State at Iowa State 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 03:49 PM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy eyes a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 38-31. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 17 Cyclones go for 3rd straight win when K-State visits

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 03:06 PM EST

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

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, left, talks with Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley before an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. The teams meet this week in the Bedlam game. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Bedlam potentially big implications for Big 12 title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 01:52 AM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) carries a Spencer Sanders pass into the end zone all alone for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 14 Oklahoma State visits Kansas State in Big 12 showdown

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 05:07 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) passes against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
No. 14 Oklahoma State visits K-State in crucial Big 12 game

By Dave Skretta Nov. 05, 2020 04:51 PM 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

West Virginia's Jake Abbott (51) and West Virginia's Winston Wright Jr. (16) tackle Texas Tech's Adrian Frye (7) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Freshmen duo leads No. 16 Kansas State to West Virginia

By John Raby Oct. 29, 2020 11:06 AM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Brooks shines as No. 20 Kansas State trounces Kansas, 55-14

By Dave Skretta Oct. 24, 2020 03:38 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas at Kansas State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 02:17 PM EDT

Kansas running back Velton Gardner (0) gets past Coastal Carolina safety Mateo Sudipo (13) for a 61-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. Coastal Carolina defeated Kansas 38-23. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 20 K-State looks for 12th straight win over Kansas

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 03:56 PM EDT

Kansas cornerback Kyle Mayberry (8) reacts after breaking up a pass against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
No. 20 K-State ready for Kansas in annual Sunflower Showdown

By Dave Skretta Oct. 22, 2020 12:38 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, right, talks with Daniel Wright as he walks off the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Week 6: Kiffin v. Saban; King v. Lawrence; Heels v. Hokies

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2020 02:37 AM EDT