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Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez celebrates after a touchdown against Oklahoma during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Texas Tech visits No. 25 K-State as both come off big wins

By Dave Skretta Sep. 29, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Baylor Cupp (88) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech heads to No. 25 K-State as both come off big wins

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 12:18 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) looks to pass as Wake Forest defensive lineman Jasheen Davis (30) tries to tackle him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Week 5 preview: No. 10 NC State and No. 5 Clemson take stage

By Eric Olson Sep. 29, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Baylor wide receiver Gavin Holmes celebrates with teammate tight end Ben Sims, left, after catching a 38-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Baylor won 31-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Smooth road for Kansas, K-State; Texas, Sooners last in B12

By John Raby Sep. 27, 2022 04:25 PM EDT

Kansas tight end Trevor Kardell (45) is chased by Duke defensive back Joshua Pickett (26) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Unbeaten Kansas left out again

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 26, 2022 02:45 AM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez carries the ball for a touchdown against Oklahoma in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Martinez runs for 4 TDs, K-State stuns No. 6 Sooners 41-34

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 24, 2022 11:46 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Minnesota won 34-7. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Takeaways: After rush to give Tucker megadeal, MSU slips

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 24, 2022 09:23 PM EDT

Nebraska's Tommi Hill (0) tackles Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 6 Oklahoma to face nemesis Kansas State

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 01:27 PM EDT

Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. (17) misses a pass while under pressure from Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Oklahoma's Venables hosts alma mater K-State in Big 12 clash

By Cliff Brunt Sep. 22, 2022 08:29 AM EDT

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels (6) escapes a tackle by Houston defensive lineman Nelson Ceaser en route to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Big 12 teams finding identities as conference play looms

By Dave Skretta Sep. 20, 2022 06:00 PM EDT

Tulane players celebrate with fans after an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Tulane won 17-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pratt rallies Tulane to 17-10 upset win over Kansas State

By David Smale Sep. 17, 2022 06:59 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State gets Tulane in final tune-up before facing Oklahoma

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State blows out Mizzou 40-12 in first meeting since 2011

By Dave Skretta Sep. 10, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn, right, celebrates with Kansas State wide receiver Seth Porter after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Missouri heads to K-State to rekindle old Big 12 rivalry

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against UTEP, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
College QB shuffle: about half of FBS starters are transfers

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 08, 2022 01:07 AM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez (9) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Missouri renews K-State rivalry with non-conference match-up

By Dave Skretta Sep. 06, 2022 02:55 PM EDT

Kansas State cornerback Julius Brents (23) celebrate after making a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Dakota Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Vaughn helps Kansas State run past South Dakota, 34-0

By Dave Skretta Sep. 03, 2022 10:19 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. Vaugh was named to The Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
K-State opens against South Dakota with big expectations

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 02:39 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) plays during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. McDonald was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
'Backyard Brawl' to open Big 12 season, plus transfer QBs

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 31, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

FILE - Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs against Oklahoma State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Robinson was named to The Associated Press preseason All-America NCAA college football first team, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
NIL deals put just a few bucks in most athletes' pockets

By Dave Skretta Aug. 31, 2022 10:58 AM EDT