Deuce Vaughn
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) stiff-arms Washington linebacker Carson Bruener during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Reset welcome 7 new ranked teams

By Ralph D. Russo 19 hrs ago

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

Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez celebrates after a touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Texas Tech visits No. 25 K-State as both come off big wins

By Dave Skretta Sep. 29, 2022 12:54 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 quarterback Adrian Martinez carries the ball for a touchdown against Oklahoma in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Martinez runs for 4 TDs, K-State stuns No. 6 Sooners 41-34

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 24, 2022 11:46 PM EDT

Nebraska's Tommi Hill (0) tackles Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 6 Oklahoma to face nemesis Kansas State

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 01:27 PM EDT

Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. (17) misses a pass while under pressure from Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Oklahoma's Venables hosts alma mater K-State in Big 12 clash

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 22, 2022 08:29 AM EDT

Tulane players celebrate with fans after an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Tulane won 17-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pratt rallies Tulane to 17-10 upset win over Kansas State

By David Smale Sep. 17, 2022 06:59 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State gets Tulane in final tune-up before facing Oklahoma

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Murray State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech and new coach McGuire among 7 Big 12 teams at 2-0

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 15, 2022 01:34 AM EDT

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State blows out Mizzou 40-12 in first meeting since 2011

By Dave Skretta Sep. 10, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn, right, celebrates with Kansas State wide receiver Seth Porter after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Missouri heads to K-State to rekindle old Big 12 rivalry

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

West Virginia tight end CJ Donaldson (12) celebrates in front of Pittsburgh linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) and linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Big 12 teams score multiple touchdowns on blocked punts, FG

By John Raby Sep. 06, 2022 03:06 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)
Vaughn helps Kansas State run past South Dakota, 34-0

By Dave Skretta Sep. 03, 2022 10:19 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 - Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Having an opportunity to change other peoples' lives, that's what's cool about NIL,” said Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford. “It's not what we're doing or what I'm doing,” Clifford said, “it's about what Ji'Ayir came from to now where he's at, being able to impact a dude like that. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
New rules make star college football players millionaires

By Dave Skretta Aug. 31, 2022 10:54 AM 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. The Big 12 will begin its 27th season this week with some uncertainty of what will stand out offensively since there are three new head coaches and plenty of different skill players. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Big 12 changed offensive identity over years, lot new in '22

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 30, 2022 04:38 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 hoping Deuce Vaughn leads the way to top of Big 12

By Dave Skretta Aug. 26, 2022 12:39 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy answers a reporter's question at the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2022. The Big 12 is going into its 12th and final season as a 10-team conference. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Big 12 last time at 10 teams; Oklahoma State seeks 2nd title

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 26, 2022 12:22 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud plays in an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Stroud is a top contender for the 2022 Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
PICK SIX: From the Heisman to the Thorpe, the winners are?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 24, 2022 02:38 AM EDT