K-State heads into Year 2 under Klieman with high hopes

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Manhattan, Kan. Thompson is back to direct the offense heading into the opener Sept. 12, 2020, against Arkansas State. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Kansas State coach Chris Klieman watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game against Navy in Memphis, Tenn. Kansas State is entering Year 2 under Klieman with a returning starter at quarterback, plenty of standouts on defense but a whole lot of questions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)