Live Game Thread & Updates for K-State Football vs. Washington State

Keep track of the K-State vs. Washington State score in Week 2 with our periodic game updates.

Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) throws a pass during the game against Nicholls Colonels inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

K-State got the Collin Klein-era off to a great start in Week 1, as the Wildcats knocked off Nicholls, 71-3. It was a complete team effort, with the rushing attack leading the way with 44 carries for 312 yards. Four different running backs scored touchdowns, with Rodney Fields Jr. leading the way with 101 yards and a touchdown.

The defense was equally impressive, allowing only 122 yards of offense. The Colonels couldn't extend any drives and could only muster those three points after scoring 44 in a Week 0 win.

Washington State is coming off a 24-10 loss to Washington, but the Cougars should provide a much tougher challenge than the Colonels did. Klein's first game went as well as it possibly could for any coach in their first game, but now it is time for Week 2.

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First Quarter

15:00: K-State receives the kick.

6:00: Wildcats have the ball for nine minutes to start the game. Klein had a nice mix of short passing and the run game, and the Wildcats are able get on the board with a field goal. The lone negative was that Avery Johnson had two opportunities for a big play in the vertical passing game, but he missed Jaron Tibbs and Linkon Cure.

K-State 3, Washington State 0

1:35: The Wildcats give up some yards to Washington State, but the special teams show up and block a field goal to keep the lead.

End of First Quarter: K-State 3, Washington State 0

Second Quarter

11:29: K-State is dominating time of possession, but it isn't leading to points. Avery Johnson throws his first interception of the season, and the Cougars have the ball at the K-State 45.

9:27: The Wildcats' defense picks up its offense, stopping the Cougars on a 4th-and-1 to give the ball right back to the offense. What a stand by the defense, holding the Cougars to only nine yards on that drive after they started in K-State territory.

4:17: K-State with another long drive, but this time, the Wildcats capitalize and score a touchdown. Johnson hits Manning on a 6-yard pass, and K-State goes up 10-0. Wildcats are doing a great job of staying in third and manageable, as they are 8-of-10 in the first half on third downs.

2:09: Wendell Gregory with a monster sack on third down, and then Brandon White nearly took back his second punt return for a touchdown in two weeks, and the Wildcats are just near the redzone.

1:51: Joe Jackson is emerging as a talented receiver out of the backfield, as he catches his second touchdown of the year. This one on a 21-yard pass from Johnson and the Wildcats push the lead to 17-0.

0:00: Just a horrific decision by Johnson. The Wildcats were a little indecisive about whether or not they wanted to attack. Johnson throws an out, and Cougars defensive back Jaylen Thomas gets his second interception of the day, taking it back 47 yards.

K-State has controlled this game in every facet, but the decision-making by Johnson has made this a game.

Halftime: K-State 17, Washington State 7

UPDATE

Kickoff is scheduled to resume at 1:38 p.m. as long as there isn't another lightning strike in the area.

Third Quarter

14:06: The defense of K-State has been incredible all day, and the Wildcats force a quick three-and-out to start the second half.

13:54: Rodney Fields Jr. shows why K-State wanted him so bad, as he goes 75 yards for a TOUCHDOWN!

K-State 24, Washington State 7

12:20: K-State defense is locked in, and Gregory gets his second sack of the day to give the Wildcats the ball.

10:21: Another solid drive by K-State, as Manning continues the best day of his career with his ninth catch. He has 93 yards, which is 25 more than his previous career high at Missouri. Wildcats add another field goal to extend the lead to 27-7.

6:51: Washington State's offense struggled last week against Washington, and it has been even worse against K-State.The Cougars are 1-8 on third downs and have only 100 total yards of offense.

End of third quarter: K-State 27, Washington State 7

Fourth quarter

13:52: Joe Jackson takes over on that drive, getting the Wildcats into the redzone. Receiver Brandon White nearly took a punt back for a touchdown, but he finishes the drive with a touchdown catch from Avery Johnson.

K-State 34, Washington State 7