Skylar Thompson
FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, then-Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is shown before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, , in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, file photo. Sarkisian is the new head football coach at the University of Texas. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Sarkisian finishing Texas class Herman began, OU tops Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 03, 2021 06:20 PM EST

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Va Tech ending nation’s longest bowl streak at 27 years

By Dave Skretta Dec. 16, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Villanova's Collin Gillespie dribbles down the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Latest: Villanova-Virginia matchup at MSG canceled

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2020 12:24 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

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (5) calls a play against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Baylor, Kansas St look for boost after very different losses

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 27, 2020 11:16 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Norman, Okla. Kansas State and Texas Tech changed starting quarterbacks midseason for much different reasons. While true freshman quarterbacks are now starting for the two Big 12 teams in the Sunflower State of Kansas, and No. 18 Oklahoma is led by redshirt freshman Spencer Rattler, the senior seasons for Sam Ehlinger at No. 21 Texas and Charlie Brewer at Baylor don't necessarily have to be the end of their college careers. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Interesting season for Big 12 QBs, and not necessarily last

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 12, 2020 05:42 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
No. 14 Oklahoma State holds off Kansas State, 20-18

By Dave Skretta Nov. 07, 2020 07:24 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 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

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) carries the ball for an 80-yard run as TCU safety La'Kendrick Van Zandt (20) pursues in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Kansas State QB Skylar Thompson to miss rest of season

By Dave Skretta Oct. 12, 2020 12:48 PM EDT

TCU running back Daimarqua Foster (21) is brought down by Kansas State defensive back AJ Parker (12) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Kansas State has 3-0 start in Big 12 after 21-14 win at TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 10, 2020 08:59 PM EDT

TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) celebrates with teammates after TCU recovered a Texas fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
K-State 2-0 in Big 12 for 1st time since 2014 going to TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 08, 2020 05:19 PM EDT

Miami lineman Jaelan Phillips celebrates after intercepting a pass from Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
College Football Picks: Tennessee, Miami take big swings

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 07, 2020 04:00 PM EDT

Texas Tech wide receiver Myles Price, center, is tackled by Kansas State defensive back AJ Parker, left, and defensive end Wyatt Hubert (56) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Vaughn, Kansas State hold off Texas Tech for 31-21 win

By Avery Osen Oct. 03, 2020 07:25 PM EDT

Members of the Kansas State University marching band socially distance as they play before an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Texas Tech Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas Tech at Kansas State 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Texas Tech defensive lineman Jaylon Hutchings and linebacker Kosi Eldridge tackle Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
K-State faces Texas Tech after upset win over then-No. 3 OU

By Dave Skretta Oct. 01, 2020 01:40 PM EDT