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Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia at Kansas State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 02:03 PM EST

Kansas quarterback Jason Bean (17) advances toward Oklahoma State safety Kolby Harvell-Peel (31) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Kansas State-Kansas lacks luster but hardly importance

By Dave Skretta Nov. 04, 2021 01:14 PM EDT

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman taps the helmet of offensive lineman Noah Johnson (69) before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 2 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
DLS at Wagner 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 03:31 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

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) 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 - Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs during the final half of the Texas Orange and White Spring Scrimmage in Austin, Texas, in this Saturday, April 24, 2021, file photo. No player frustrated Texas fans last season more than tailback Bijan Robinson. Not because of anything he did, but because of Herman’s odd refusal to give him the ball more often. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)
Some Big 12 players expected to impact their teams in 2021

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 27, 2021 02:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) passes to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Manhattan, Kan. Thompson is back to direct the offense heading into the opener Sept. 12, 2020, against Arkansas State. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
K-State heads into Year 2 under Klieman with high hopes

By Dave Skretta Sep. 01, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman warms up his team before an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Texas Tech tries to keep bowl hopes alive in K-State visit

Nov. 22, 2019 01:29 PM EST

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) talks with head coach Chris Klieman, center, after throwing a touchdown pass against Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
K-State aims to bounce back from Texas loss vs West Virginia

By Dave Skretta Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Kansas State running back Harry Trotter (2) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas State blanks Bowling Green 52-0

By Avery Osen Sep. 07, 2019 03:33 PM EDT

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