October 27th 2024.
On a chilly Saturday night in Manhattan, Kansas, the No. 16 Kansas State Wildcats faced off against their biggest rival, the Kansas Jayhawks. It was a highly anticipated game, with both teams vying for a chance to play for a conference title and possibly make it into the College Football Playoff.
The Wildcats were led by quarterback Avery Johnson, who threw two touchdown passes and also ran for a score. Running back D.J. Giddens had an impressive game as well, rushing for 102 yards. But it was kicker Chris Tennant who ultimately sealed the victory for Kansas State with a 51-yard go-ahead field goal in the final minutes of the game.
Despite a strong performance from the Jayhawks, who were led by quarterback Jalon Daniels and running back Devin Neal, they were unable to break their 16-game losing streak against the Wildcats. Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman, who dealt with some dizziness during the game, praised his team for their persistence and ability to come through in crucial moments.
The game started off with a bang as Kansas scored a touchdown on their opening drive. However, they missed out on another scoring opportunity when senior wide receiver Quentin Skinner dropped a potential 49-yard touchdown pass from Daniels. The Wildcats took advantage of this mistake and were able to tie the game at 7-7 with a 95-yard drive.
But the momentum shifted back to Kansas when a costly mistake by freshman Jameel Croft Jr. led to a safety and a subsequent touchdown for Kansas State. The Jayhawks were able to bounce back and went into halftime with a 16-14 lead after a touchdown pass from Daniels to Luke Grimm.
The second half saw both teams trading touchdowns, with Kansas regaining the lead late in the third quarter when Daniels powered his way into the end zone. However, it was short-lived as Kansas State responded with a touchdown of their own to take a 26-21 lead.
In the fourth quarter, Kansas had a chance to regain the lead, but a fumble by Daniels near midfield gave Kansas State the ball back. They were able to capitalize on this turnover and took a one-point lead with Tennant's field goal.
The Jayhawks had one last opportunity to win the game, but the Wildcats' defense stood strong and stopped them on fourth down. Kansas head coach Lance Leipold expressed his disappointment but also commended his team for their resilience and fighting until the very end.
Despite the loss, Kansas showed that they were a formidable opponent for Kansas State, dominating the game for long stretches. However, their own mistakes, including turnovers and special teams blunders, ultimately cost them the game.
Looking ahead, Kansas will face No. 10 Iowa State at Arrowhead Stadium, while Kansas State will travel to Houston to take on the Cougars. It will be an exciting end to the season for both teams as they continue to fight for a spot in the conference title game.
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