K-State will look to end a two-game losing streak on Saturday when the Wildcats kick off against an explosive Oklahoma State team.
Off an impressive performance against Colorado, Blake Barnett is the starting quarterback for the Wildcats moving forward. Dillon Duff got the start in that game, but Barnett quickly came in and gave the Wildcats a chance to win the game.
Oklahoma State is coming off a 51-49 loss to Iowa State, with the Cyclones making a last-second field goal. Despite the loss, the Cowboys showed why they have one of the country's best offenses. Quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw for 323 yards and five touchdowns, while running back Caleb Hawkins rushed for 194 yards and two scores.
The Wildcats' defense has struggled, allowing big plays, and they haven't faced an offense that produces more big plays than Oklahoma State.
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15:00:K-State wins the toss and will receive the opening kickoff.
13:17:K-State can't get anything going on offense, and are forced to punt the ball.
12:21:This is the best offense the Wildcats have seen, and the Cowboys just showed that with a 3-play, 72-yard drive that ended with a 32-yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker to Justin Bowick.
Oklahoma State 7, K-State 0
11:18:A complete breakdown in the secondary for Oklahoma State, and Blake Barnett connects with Derrick Salley Jr. for a 73-yard touchdown.
Oklahoma State 7, K-State 7
8:34:The Wildcats have zero answers right now on defense, as Oklahoma State already has 146 yards of total offense. Caleb Hawkins finished the drive with a 21-yard touchdown run.
5:50:K-State gets a big run from Rodney Fields Jr., who is getting to play against his old school. Facing a fourth-and-one, the Wildcats run a quarterback power. Barnett was called down short, and the officials upheld the call.
5:00:Another just clinical drive, and Hawkins finishes the drive with a 37-yard touchdown.
Oklahoma State 21, K-State 7
2:11:Barnett didn't make the big mistake last week, but he just did that in this one. He threw an interception, and Quentin Hammond took it to the 10-yard line.
0:50:It was the easiest drive of the day for the Cowboys, but Mestemaker connects with Morgan McPhaul on a 3-yard touchdown pass.
Oklahoma State 28, K-State 7
13:53:The Wildcats can't get anything going on offense, and they are forced to punt.
12:00:K-State finally gets a big play on defense, as they force a fumble.
10:56:The Wildcats offense can't get anything going and is forced to punt the ball right back to the Cowboys offense.is
10:37:Logan Bartley makes the biggest defensive play of the season, intercepting Drew Mestemaker and returning it 18 yards for a touchdown.
Oklahoma State 28, K-State 14.
8:26:Mestemaker is known as an elite passer, but he used his legs on a one-yard touchdown run to give the Cowboys a 35-14 lead.
6:11:K-State has the ball in Oklahoma State territory, but gets stopped on a fourth-and-short. Klein knows that field goals aren't going to do the Wildcats anything in this game, but they can't convert.
4:22:The Wildcats' defense does its job and finally forces a punt. However, Blake Barnett gets drilled while throwing, and the Cowboys get another interception. Once again, the Cowboys start deep in K-State territory.
For the third time in the first half, Hawkins finishes a drive with a touchdown.
Oklahoma State 42, K-State 14
0:11:Oklahoma State still has an outside chance to make the Big 12 Championship Game, and this offense is putting on a masterclass.
Mestemaker connects with Miles Coleman on a 19-yard touchdown pass, and it is now 49-14.
No other way to put it, this has been a beatdown in every possible way. In the first half, the Cowboys offense put up 49 points and 383 yards of offense. This is despite two turnovers by Oklahoma State.
On offense, the offensive line has once again not been good. The Cowboys have been getting pressure all day, putting numerous hits on Barnett.
Oklahoma State 49, K-State 14.
13:00:K-State gets a stop to start the second half, and Dillon Duff is now in at quarterback.,
9:27:Derrick Salley Jr. continues to have a big day as he scores his second touchdown. He now has three catches for 100 yards and two scores.
6:25:Caleb Hawkins becomes the third player to score four touchdowns against K-State this season. This time, he catches a five-yard pass from Mestemaker to extend the lead.
Oklahoma State 56, K-State 21
5:35:Dillon Duff makes a terrible decision, and the Cowboys have the ball at the K-State 29.
3:29:Oklahoma State scores another touchdown, this time Wyatt Young throws it five yards to Drew Mestemaker.
Oklahoma State 63, K-State 21.
0:00:Heading to the fourth quarter, Wildcats have the ball at the Oklahoma State 36 yard line.
10:55:The Wildcats go on a long drive, and Rodney Fields Jr. gets a touchdown against his old team.
Oklahoma State 63, K-State 28
4:20:The Cowboys go on a long drive of their own, and they take add a field goal to take a 66-28 lead.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/kstate as Live Game Thread & Updates for K-State Football vs. Oklahoma State .
