Last week was Kansas State's first road win vs. an AP Top 3 team in program history and the second straight win over Oklahoma.
Additionally, Chris Klieman became the first coach to beat Oklahoma twice since Lincoln Riley took over as head coach.
This game was a total implosion by Oklahoma. The Sooners had a 21-7 lead at the half and, at one point, led by 21 points with just a couple of minutes remaining in the third quarter.
Kansas State was outgained and outgunned by Oklahoma in nearly every respect. OU piled up 25 plays on offense in the first quarter alone. The Sooners racked up 17 first downs in the first half against K-State’s four, but the game seemed always closer than the numbers were indicating.
Saturday was K-State’s second game with a brand-new offensive line. The Wildcats’ departed front five accounted for 159 career starts, which is relevant if you’re a team without a normal football offseason to build rapport while attempting to outscore Lincoln Riley’s team on his turf.
Keep in mind that K-State was down seven starters due to COVID-19 concerns and contact tracing.
For K-State, Turnovers Were the Key.
They won the turnover battle 4-0 while scoring 14 points off of a Seth McGowan fumble and a Rattler interception. Additionally, Kansas State blocked a punt and scored a touchdown on its ensuing possession. Kansas State also stopped Rattler on a fourth-down run and blocked a Sooners punt. That's essentially six turnovers for 21 points. If you're going to pull an upset as a four-touchdown underdog, that's how you do it.
Three Kats to Watch
Skylar Thompson
Thompson went 18 of 25 for 334 yards and ran for three touchdowns. Thompson has emerged as one of the best giant slayers in K-State football history. He has led the Wildcats to three victories over top 10 opponents, which is something not even some of the best quarterbacks in school history like Michael Bishop, Collin Klein, and Ell Roberson were able to match.
Jahron McPherson
Led the Wildcats with 11 tackles and created two turnovers, including a game-clinching interception.
Deuce Vaughn
You're going to hear a lot about Vaughn. *Think Darren Sproles* He's 5-foot-5 and yes he's short, but he has big-play ability. He finished with eight carries for 45 yards and a touchdown, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Vaughn had a big impact on the passing game also - four receptions for 129 yards. He can get lost in the coverage a little bit and, Kansas State knows how to use him.
Additionally, Chris Klieman became the first coach to beat Oklahoma twice since Lincoln Riley took over as head coach.
This game was a total implosion by Oklahoma. The Sooners had a 21-7 lead at the half and, at one point, led by 21 points with just a couple of minutes remaining in the third quarter.
Kansas State was outgained and outgunned by Oklahoma in nearly every respect. OU piled up 25 plays on offense in the first quarter alone. The Sooners racked up 17 first downs in the first half against K-State’s four, but the game seemed always closer than the numbers were indicating.
Saturday was K-State’s second game with a brand-new offensive line. The Wildcats’ departed front five accounted for 159 career starts, which is relevant if you’re a team without a normal football offseason to build rapport while attempting to outscore Lincoln Riley’s team on his turf.
Keep in mind that K-State was down seven starters due to COVID-19 concerns and contact tracing.
For K-State, Turnovers Were the Key.
They won the turnover battle 4-0 while scoring 14 points off of a Seth McGowan fumble and a Rattler interception. Additionally, Kansas State blocked a punt and scored a touchdown on its ensuing possession. Kansas State also stopped Rattler on a fourth-down run and blocked a Sooners punt. That's essentially six turnovers for 21 points. If you're going to pull an upset as a four-touchdown underdog, that's how you do it.
Three Kats to Watch
Skylar Thompson
Thompson went 18 of 25 for 334 yards and ran for three touchdowns. Thompson has emerged as one of the best giant slayers in K-State football history. He has led the Wildcats to three victories over top 10 opponents, which is something not even some of the best quarterbacks in school history like Michael Bishop, Collin Klein, and Ell Roberson were able to match.
Jahron McPherson
Led the Wildcats with 11 tackles and created two turnovers, including a game-clinching interception.
Deuce Vaughn
You're going to hear a lot about Vaughn. *Think Darren Sproles* He's 5-foot-5 and yes he's short, but he has big-play ability. He finished with eight carries for 45 yards and a touchdown, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Vaughn had a big impact on the passing game also - four receptions for 129 yards. He can get lost in the coverage a little bit and, Kansas State knows how to use him.
