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

By Dave Skretta Sep. 01, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman warms up his team before an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Texas Tech tries to keep bowl hopes alive in K-State visit

Nov. 22, 2019 01:29 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) talks with head coach Chris Klieman, center, after throwing a touchdown pass against Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
K-State aims to bounce back from Texas loss vs West Virginia

By Dave Skretta Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Kansas State running back Harry Trotter (2) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State blanks Bowling Green 52-0

By Avery Osen Sep. 07, 2019 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman watches his team during an NCAA college football practice in Manhattan, Kan. Klieman knew he had a problem when he looked at the roster he was inheriting at Kansas State. He had a veteran QB. Veteran offensive line. Lots of veterans on defense. And not a single running back. None. At all.(Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP, File)
K-State to lean on transfer backfield under new head coach

By Dave Skretta Aug. 27, 2019 04:22 PM EDT