Kansas State’s return to Cincinnati and Nippert Field after 31 years did not go as planned.

After leading 10-0 and 17-10 at the half, the Wildcats (3-1, 0-1 in Big 12 play) were outscored 21-9 in the second half as failures on all three sides of the ball sealed K-State’s fate, a 31-26 loss to the Bearcats (4-0, 1-0).

The loss is the Wildcats’ first of the season and gives them a defeat in the first road conference game of the season for the fifth straight year.

Senior quarterback Avery Johnson had a fine game, even with K-State’s offensive line having their worst outing of the year, going 30-for-50 for 292 yards and a touchdown to go along with 39 more yards on the ground.

Rodney Fields found the end zone twice, but managed only 50 yards on 12 carries, while Joe Jackson had 59 yards on 11 carries.

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By Tim Everson

The Big 12 is honoring Kansas State’s defensive line after a disruptive performance on Saturday in K-State’s 31-20 win over Tulane.

K-State’s 12 tackles for loss against the Green Wave were its most since posting 13 at Baylor in 2020, while the Wildcats’ six sacks were their most since also recording six at Colorado in 2024, which is why the Wildcats earned Big 12 Defensive Line of the Week honors, which was announced Monday.

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By Toby Hammes

For any doubt that arose about Avery Johnson’s production a week ago, the Kansas State quarterback answered plenty of questions Saturday.

Johnson, the Wildcats’ all-time leading in passing touchdowns, rushed for a career-high 152 yards on 12 carries with two touchdowns. He accounted for nearly 90% of the Wildcats’ total offense in a 31-20 win over Tulane at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

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By Tim Everson

Sometimes, a loss sticks with you.

It’s natural. The disappointment, anger — and maybe even embarrassment — from a poor performance can haunt you for days, months and years.

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By Tim Everson

There’s an exclusive club that’s formed inside Vanier Football Complex.

There isn’t a secret handshake, a password or a hidden entrance. If you’re a K-State player on the offensive side of the ball, you just have to pay your dues. No, not money. Effort, playing hard from whistle to whistle.

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By Tim Everson

It’s a sign of growth when a team can make multiple key errors and still find a way to win convincingly.

That’s exactly what happened Saturday in Kansas State’s 34-7 win over Washington State. The Wildcats lost the turnover battle and made some mistakes on special teams and still found a way to win convincingly against the Cougars.

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By Tim Everson

Kansas State football faces its first real test of the season on Saturday when Washington State makes the long trip from the Palouse for the two programs’ first-ever meeting.

Washington State is coming off an emotional season-opening loss to in-state rival Washington on Sunday in Seattle. The Cougars fell to the Huskies 24-10 in a game in which they were shut out until the fourth quarter.

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By Tim Everson

Kansas State football faces its first real test of the season on Saturday when Washington State makes the long trip from the Palouse for the two programs’ first-ever meeting.

Washington State is coming off an emotional season-opening loss to in-state rival Washington on Sunday in Seattle. The Cougars fell to the Huskies 24-10 in a game in which they were shut out until the fourth quarter.

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By Tim Everson

Things couldn’t have gone better in Kansas State first-year head coach Collin Klein’s debut 71-3 win over Nicholls on Saturday.

The Wildcats had a top-five offensive night in school history while rendering the Colonels absolutely helpless with their smothering defense. Add some special teams flash with a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown, and you’d be hard-pressed to find fault with what K-State was able to accomplish in its season-opener.

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By Toby Hammes

It’s a family tradition.

More than just the words famously sung by Hank Williams Jr., the word “family” has always carried a different meaning within the city limits of Manhattan — at least since Bill Snyder’s footprints became synonymous with the college town.

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