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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

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU's 4th in row

Dec. 07, 2018 11:55 AM EST

Iowa State running back David Montgomery (32) scores on an 18-yard touchdown reception ahead of Kansas State defensive back Kevion McGee (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 42-38. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 25 Iowa State rallies to stun K-State 42-38

By Luke Meredith Nov. 24, 2018 10:42 PM EST

Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) is tackled by Texas Tech defensive back Jah'Shawn Johnson (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Thompson, defense pace K-State to 21-6 win over Texas Tech

By Dave Skretta Nov. 17, 2018 07:00 PM EST

Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) celebrates with offensive linemen Adam Holtorf (79) and Dalton Risner (71) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 21-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Road warrior Red Raiders ready for trip to Kansas State

By Dave Skretta Nov. 15, 2018 02:54 PM EST

Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) leaps over Kansas safety Mike Lee (11) as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Barnes, Delton lift K-State to sloppy 21-17 win over Kansas

By Dave Skretta Nov. 10, 2018 03:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State takes on TCU on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Wildcats, Jayhawks meet as coaching questions abound

By Dave Skretta Nov. 09, 2018 02:27 PM EST

TCU quarterback Mike Collins, 10 throws downfield against Kansas State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Bob Haynes/Star-Telegram via AP)
TCU hangs on for 14-13 win after K-State misses tying PAT

Nov. 03, 2018 07:36 PM EDT

TCU running back Darius Anderson (6) his tackled by Kansas defensive end Azur Kamara, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
TCU and K-State both need to win 3 of 4 to get bowl eligible

Nov. 02, 2018 12:04 PM EDT

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) scores in front of teammate Cody Ford, left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Kyler Murray lead No. 8 Oklahoma past Kansas State, 51-14

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 27, 2018 07:01 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) jumps with the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 2 Clemson hands Florida State worst home loss, 59-10

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2018 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) battles past TCU defensive end Ben Banogu (15), linebacker Alec Dunham (23) and safety Markell Simmons (3) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. Oklahoma might have found its newest freshman phenom at running back in Kennedy Brooks. He ran for 168 yards against TCU (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 8 Oklahoma wary of Kansas State

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 26, 2018 12:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) catches a Skylar Thompson pass while covered by Oklahoma State linebacker Calvin Bundage, back, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan. This season, four Big 12 backs are averaging at least 100 yards rushing per game in conference action.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Running backs earn higher profile in Big 12 this season

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 25, 2018 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) catches a Skylar Thompson pass while covered by Oklahoma State linebacker Calvin Bundage, back, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan. This season, four Big 12 backs are averaging at least 100 yards rushing per game in conference action.(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
No. 8 Oklahoma tries to maintain momentum vs. Kansas State

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against the South Dakota, in Manhattan, Kan. No matter how good or bad Kansas State has performed in the weeks leading into its bye, coach Snyder seems to always have the Wildcats ready to return when the opponent is Oklahoma. The last two such times the Wildcats have been victorious. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
K-State back to work after bye week with Oklahoma on deck

By Dave Skretta Oct. 23, 2018 01:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) prepares to throw a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Surprising Texas, Murray among Big 12's midpoint best

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 18, 2018 04:03 PM EDT

Northwestern's Clayton Thorson throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2018 09:57 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Alex Barnes (34) gets past Oklahoma State linebacker Calvin Bundage, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Kansas State won 31-12. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Barnes runs for 4 TDs as K-State routs Oklahoma State, 31-12

By Dave Skretta Oct. 13, 2018 03:31 PM EDT

Kansas State Dalton Schoen, left, reaches for an incomplete pass over Baylor Kalon Barnes, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
Cowboys, Wildcats meet in crossroads game on Big 12 schedule

By Dave Skretta Oct. 12, 2018 03:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) leaps into the end zone against Texas during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Dallas. Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger and Baylor’s Charlie Brewer were high school rivals in Austin. They pair face off on Saturday. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)
Texas wants to get keep the edge that fueled early success

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 12, 2018 02:44 AM EDT