In a tightly contested battle at Boone Pickens Stadium, Kansas State emerged victorious over Oklahoma State with a final score of 14-13. The game was marked by a defensive showdown and crucial plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The scoring began in the second quarter when Oklahoma State's kicker, Logan Ward, nailed a 21-yard field goal to open the account. The Wildcats responded shortly after as quarterback Avery Johnson connected with Garrett Oakley for a 6-yard touchdown pass, with Chris Tennant successfully adding the extra point. This put Kansas State ahead 7-3 at halftime.
As the third quarter unfolded, Oklahoma State's Garret Rangel broke loose for an 18-yard touchdown run, reclaiming the lead as Logan Ward converted the extra point to make it 10-7. However, Kansas State didn't let the momentum slip away. Avery Johnson answered back with an impressive 10-yard touchdown run of his own, followed by another successful kick from Chris Tennant, giving the Wildcats a 14-10 advantage.
In a tense fourth quarter, Oklahoma State managed to stay in the game when Logan Ward kicked another field goal from 21 yards, narrowing the gap to just one point at 14-13. The Cowboys pushed hard for a winning score, but the Kansas State defense held strong, sealing the narrow win for the Wildcats.
The game showcased both teams' resilience, but ultimately, Kansas State's balanced attack and defensive stand earned them a hard-fought victory on the road.
Avery Johnson scampers for an option TD run in the 3rd quarter.
What a game tonight in the Big XII. Defensive battle that proved difficult to score in for both squads. The Wildcats and Cowboys both had similar game plans and were able to execute those for the most part. Ground and pound to soften up the secondaries and exploit chunk passing plays. The Cowboys struck first building a 3-0 lead right as the second quarter began. KSY was able to answer closer to half with a TD and get the ball back. Johnson orchestrated a drive to give the Wildcats a 14-10 lead late in the game. Oklahoma would get stopped deep in Wildcat territory and opt for a FG to be down by 1. KSU pushed the ball down the field to set-up a FG but the kick would go wide and give the Pokes a chance at a game winning drive, down just one point. The Cowboys moved the ball but the clock ticked and they had a 51 yard attempt with just second left. The Wildcats skipper tried to ice them with a timeout which proved effective as the ball sailed far right and allowed the Cats to escape with a quick kneel after the miss.
Great game bud, Good luck the rest of the way.
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