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Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 22 Kansas State routs No. 9 Oklahoma State, 48-0

By Dave Skretta Oct. 29, 2022 07:02 PM EDT

Kansas State linebacker Nick Allen (52) reacts after tripping Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers (not shown) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (Matthew Putney)
Tennant FG rallies No. 20 Kansas State past Iowa State 10-9

By Andrew Logue Oct. 08, 2022 10:51 PM EDT

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

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

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 eyes top of Big 12 behind bevy of returning starters

By Dave Skretta Aug. 19, 2022 11:24 AM EDT

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