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Fans watch during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Kansas and Duke Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 35-27. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas, K-State show football still belongs in hoops country

By Dave Skretta 6 hrs ago

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 9 hrs ago

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

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs for a 41-yard touchdown against UTSA during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Big 12 has 6 teams in league openers; Kansas going for 4-0

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 22, 2022 03:23 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 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)
K-State on rise with old-school defensive-minded philosophy

By Dave Skretta Sep. 15, 2022 06:00 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Missouri defensive back Jaylon Carlies (1) as he runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12's underappreciated stealing spotlight early in season

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2022 01:44 PM 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 speaks to a reporter during the NCAA college football Big 12 Media Days in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Kansas State is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against South Dakota. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
K-State hoping Deuce Vaughn leads the way to top of Big 12

By Dave Skretta Aug. 26, 2022 12:39 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, and offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walk along the sideline during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. A propensity to pass down the family business often stokes a passion to follow in Dad's footsteps, but it has also helped perpetuate a lack of racial and ethnic diversity at the highest levels of football coaching.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Family members working on coaching staffs across Power Five

Aug. 23, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

FILE - Maryland head coach Mike Locksley looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in College Park, Md. Nepotism is cited among the most significant factors that has led to Black coaches being under-represented in major college football, according to an organization working to address the problem. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Family matters: Nepotism a hurdle to diversity in coaching

By Ralph D. Russo And Eric Olson Aug. 23, 2022 03:17 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn speaks to a reporter during the NCAA college football Big 12 Media Days in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Kansas State is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against South Dakota. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
K-State eyes top of Big 12 behind bevy of returning starters

By Dave Skretta Aug. 19, 2022 11:24 AM EDT