Skylar Thompson
FILE - With his right arm in a sling following shoulder surgery earlier in the week, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez walks onto the field during the tunnel walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The success or failure of the Wildcats next season rests largely on whether Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter at Nebraska, is able to bounce back from offseason shoulder surgery and eliminate the interceptions and other mistakes that relegated him to mediocrity with the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - New TCU NCAA college football head coach Sonny Dykes speaks during an introductory news conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. TCU coach Sonny Dykes and Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire wrapped up their first spring drills without naming a starter, though both inherited multiple quarterbacks with starting experience. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
3 new coaches and lot of new QBs in the Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) passes the ball during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Kansas State dominates short-handed LSU 42-20 in Texas Bowl

Jan. 05, 2022 12:48 AM EST

LSU has QB questions in Texas Bowl against Kansas State

Jan. 03, 2022 04:37 PM EST
TaxAct Texas Bowl: LSU (6-6) at Kansas State (7-5), Jan. 4, 9 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: Kansas State by 4 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook ...

FILE - LSU quarterback Myles Brennan passes in the second half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, La., Sept. 26, 2020. Brennan has decided to exit the transfer portal and return to LSU under new head coach Brian Kelly. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Thompson to lead Kansas State against LSU in Texas Bowl

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2022 04:31 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) looks to pass against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
QB Adrian Martinez transferring from Nebraska to Kansas St.

Dec. 16, 2021 09:02 PM EST

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)
K-State parts with assistant coaches Messingham, Ray

By Dave Skretta Dec. 03, 2021 04:43 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) is tripped up by Texas linebacker Ovie Oghoufo (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Johnson, Dicker lead Texas past Kansas State 22-17

By Mark Rosner Nov. 26, 2021 03:30 PM EST

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian reacts on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas hosts K-State, playing for pride in Sark's 1st season

Nov. 25, 2021 03:10 AM EST

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

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) tosses the ball to running back Trestan Ebner (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Baylor at Kansas State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:43 PM EST

Baylor quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) scores on a 14-yard touchdown as he runs past Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)
No. 11 Baylor heads to K-State trying to end road woes

By Dave Skretta Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Vaughn leads Kansas State to 34-17 win over West Virginia

By Dave Skretta Nov. 13, 2021 03:25 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 wide receiver Torry Locklin (12) is tackled by Kansas State defensive back Russ Yeast (2) during the first half of an NCAA football basketball game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Red-hot Kansas State heads home to face West Virginia

By Dave Skretta Nov. 11, 2021 12:47 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 52-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Boomer Sooner to Baylor for Top 25 showdown in Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 11, 2021 04:17 AM EST

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA football basketball game against Kansas Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Vaughn stars as K-State romps to 35-10 victory over Kansas

By Dave Skretta Nov. 06, 2021 03:19 PM EDT

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