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Kansas State linebacker Wayne Jones (4) watches the Oklahoma State quarterback during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders powers Oklahoma State past No. 25 Kansas State 31-20

By John Tranchina Sep. 25, 2021 11:04 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by the Boise State defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 25 K-State visits Oklahoma State, each seeking 4-0 start

By John Tranchina Sep. 23, 2021 01:46 PM EDT

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian watches the team play against Rice during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Pass-happy no more: Big 12 teams content to run, run, run

By John Raby Sep. 21, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

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)
K-State back in poll at No. 25 as Oklahoma State trip looms

By Dave Skretta Sep. 21, 2021 03:16 PM EDT

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 uses rushing attack to beat Nevada 38-17

By Cody Friesen Sep. 18, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Nevada quarterback Carson Strong passes before an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Nevada at Kansas State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) can't reach a pass as he is chased by Southern Illinois linebacker Zach Burrola (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 31-23 (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Jay Norvell has Nevada ready for trip to Kansas State

By Dave Skretta Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

FILE- In this Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, file photo, Iowa State's Brock Purdy plays against Iowa during an NCAA football game in Ames, Iowa. Fourth-year Iowa State starter Brock Purdy found himself benched in the fourth quarter of the biggest home game in program history, though coach Matt Campbell has since reiterated his “great trust” in his veteran quarterback. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth, File)
Lots of QB shuffling early in season, led by Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 14, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

TCU head coach Gary Patterson instructs his team in the second half of an NCAA college football game against California in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Big 12 coaches says swift expansion solidified league future

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 13, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Southern Illinois running back Pop Jones III (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
K-State feeling deja vu after QB Thompson's knee injury

By Dave Skretta Sep. 13, 2021 01:58 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (15) gets past Southern Illinois cornerback James Ceasar (2) to run the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas St. holds off S. Illinois 31-23 after losing Thompson

By Avery Osen Sep. 11, 2021 10:55 PM EDT

Students cheer before an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Southern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Southern Illinois at Kansas State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 07:31 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (7) scrambles out of the pocket under pressure from Stanford in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
K-State set for home opener against Southern Illinois

By Dave Skretta Sep. 09, 2021 11:54 AM EDT

Stanford wide receiver Elijah Higgins (6) is stopped from gaining yardage after a catch as Kansas State defensive back Ekow Boye-Doe (25) and Daniel Green (22) close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Thompson and K-State open with 24-7 win over Stanford

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 04, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) celebrates his touchdown run with offensive lineman Cooper Beebe (50) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Stanford at Kansas State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

FILE- In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Stanford's Tanner McKee calls out at the line of scimmage during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Both senior Jack West and 6-foot-6 sophomore Tanner McKee will get snaps under center in their opener against Kansas State. West has played in five career games, McKee one. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
K-State a fresh start as Stanford builds off strong finish

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 02, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
K-State's Thompson looks forward to sixth year under center

By Dave Skretta Aug. 31, 2021 03:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2019, file photo, Rice University football players run onto the field for an NCAA football game in Houston. The Wild West nature of the upcoming college football season can be illustrated in part by 160 miles of Texas highway that connects the trendy college city of Austin with the bustling metropolis of Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
College football kicking off in pandemic all over again

By Dave Skretta Aug. 25, 2021 03:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Kansas safety Ricky Thomas (3) as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA football game in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
K-State welcomes back QBs Thompson, Howard to lead this year

By Dave Skretta Aug. 20, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs for a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. The College Football Playoff is considering expanding from four to 12 teams to determine its champion, reserving six spots for the highest-ranked conference champions along with at-large selections. Still at least a couple of years away, CFP expansion would get a broader pool of teams involved beyond some of the usual suspects like Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Oklahoma. It also raises the question of how many games is too many for college players who are still juggling school and facing more wear and tear on their bodies. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Expanded playoffs means more games and ... more injuries?

By John Zenor Aug. 05, 2021 12:12 PM EDT