Live Updates: No. 20 Oklahoma State at No. 23 Kansas State
The No. 20-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a tough defeat a week ago, doing so on the road against No. 23-ranked Kansas State.
The Wildcats, like Oklahoma State, took a brutal loss a week ago. Both teams need a big lift from a win in Week 5 -- and the outcome will certainly determine how the Big 12 results play out. Here's a live game thread that will be updated throughout:
4Q:
Avery Johnson... Again. The second-year quarterback is absolutely having a day in the Little Apple. He uses his legs to extend Kansas State's lead to 42-13.
3Q:
We've got a blowout in Manhattan, folks. The game started well with Gordon getting in rhythm rushing the football. He looked stout. The wheels have seemingly fallen off for Oklahoma State. Johnson cashed in on another passing touchdown, giving the Wildcats a 35-13 lead over the Cowboys.
To open the second half, Oklahoma State's offense went three-and-out, setting up a Kansas State touchdown, giving the Wildcats a 28-13 lead. This time, it was a 66 yard DJ Giddens house call.
2Q:
The Wildcats are beginning to secure momentum. After Johnson's touchdown score, the Kansas State defense forced a turnover. Shortly after, Jayce Brown housed a deep ball from Johnson, extending Knasas State's lead to 21-13 over Oklahoma State.
Despite the interception, Kansas State's quarterback didn't stay down long, as he connected with Garrett Oakley for a 19-yard touchdown pass to respond to the turnover. Kansas State leads 14-13.
The Cowboys followed up their electric touchdown score by taking the ball away from Kansas State. Cornerback Korie Black intercepted Johnson, giving Oklahoma State a chance to extend their lead. They did so, as Logan Ward nailed a 31-yard field goal. Cowboys lead 13-7.
After both teams got stopped once each to start the second quarter, Oklahoma State scored on an incredible flea-flicker in which Alan Bowman connected with De'Zhaun Stribling for a 77-yard touchdown. Cowboys lead 10-7.
1Q:
Following Kansas State's scoring drive, the Cowboys established a bit of offensive momentum, but it eventually stalled and Oklahoma State's Logan Ward drilled a 42-yard field goal, cutting their deficit to 7-3.
Oklahoma State's defense allowed Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson to convert two fourth down completions in the air. Eventually, Johnson led Kansas State to a touchdown on the ground for a 14-play, 75-yard scoring drive. The Wildcats lead 7-0 early.
Inactives: Offensive tackle Jake Springfield and linebacker Justin Wright are both ruled out for the contest.
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Kade is a strategic communications student at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he also minors in Sports Management. He has been covering the Oklahoma City Thunder with InsidetheThunder.com since the 2022 season after having followed the team since its early days.