Kansas State uses rushing attack to beat Nevada 38-17

Nevada linebacker Lamin Touray (10) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas State wide receiver Phillip Brooks (88) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State running back Joe Ervin (20) gets past Nevada defensive back JoJuan Claiborne (8) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State running back Joe Ervin (20) runs into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State running back Joe Ervin (20) runs into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State running back Joe Ervin (20) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) run for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas State defensive end Khalid Duke (29) is helped after being injured during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)