Baylor Bears Week 11 Opponent Preview: Kansas State Wildcats
The Baylor Bears football team hosts the Kansas State Wildcats in a week 11 Big 12 battle at McLane Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Central Time on FS1.
Last year, Baylor coach Dave Aranda and the Bears defeated the Wildcats 20-10 on the road at Bill Snyder Family Stadium en route to a 12-win season.
Over the last 10 matchups between the two teams, Baylor holds an 8-2 record. The Bears escaped with a 32-31 victory in 2020 and have won the last four meetings heading into Nov. 12’s Big 12 showdown.
Last week, Baylor picked up its second win in Norman, Oklahoma ever by knocking off the Sooners on the road, 38-25.
Kansas State, meanwhile, is coming off a 34-27 loss at the hands of the 18th-ranked Texas Longhorns.
The Wildcats are currently ranked No. 23 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 polls, while the Bears find themselves on the cusp -- receiving votes but on the outside looking in at No. 31.
Here’s a quick glance at Baylor’s week 11 opponent.
Kansas State Wildcats
2022 Record: 6-3 (4-2 Big 12)
Head Coach: Chris Klieman
Klieman, 54, is entering his fourth season with the Wildcats and holds an overall record of 26-19.
Offensive Scheme: Spread
Defensive Set: 3-3-5
Returning Starters on Offense: 6
Offensive Coordinator Collin Klein, who was promoted to the position after a remarkable offensive output as the Wildcats quarterbacks coach last season, returns six offensive starters for the 2022 campaign.
Offensive starters:
QB: Adrian Martinez
RB: Deuce Vaughn*
FB: Christian Moore
WR-X: Malik Knowles*
WR-Z: Kade Warner
WR-SL: Phillip Brooks*
TE: Ben Sinnott
LT: KT Levenson*
LG: Cooper Beebe*
C: Hayden Gillum
RG: Hadley Panzer
RT: Christian Duffie*
Returning Starters on Defense: 5
Defensive Coordinator Joe Klanderman enters his third season holding that title and returns five defensive starters from Kansas State's 2021 team.
Defensive starters:
DE: Felix Anudike-Uzomah*
NT: Eli Huggins*
DE: Nate Matlack
SLB: Khalid Duke
MLB: Daniel Green*
WLB: Austin Moore
CB: Julius Brents*
SS: Kobe Savage
JS: Drake Cheatum
FS: Josh Hayes
CB: Ekow Boye-Doe*
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Denton Ramsey has been a journalist for over 20 years with a decade of experience as a sports writer and editor for a plethora of newspapers throughout Texas and Alabama. Growing up in Houston and attending Baylor University, Ramsey is a die-hard sports fan with a true passion for writing. He may be reached via email at denton.itb@gmail.com