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Clash at Jones AT&T Stadium: Kansas State Wildcats Take on Texas Tech Red Raiders in Football Showdown

As the Kansas State Wildcats prepare to face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium, fans can anticipate an intense battle on the gridiron. The Wildcats are coming into this game with a mixed bag of recent performances, showing both resilience and areas for improvement.


Nov 25, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Will Howard (18) drops back to pass late in the fourth quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing, Kansas State edged out a narrow victory over Texas Tech with a final score of 30-27. The game was a testament to their tenacity as they rallied from behind in the second half to secure the win. This victory followed two tough games where they fell short against West Virginia (24-20) and Texas (27-24), despite putting up strong fights in both contests.


A key trend for Kansas State has been their ability to maintain possession and control the clock; they held onto the ball for nearly 35 minutes against West Virginia and over 38 minutes versus Kansas. Their ground game was particularly dominant against Kansas, racking up an impressive 342 rushing yards which contributed significantly to their commanding 38-10 win.


However, turnovers have been a concern as well; they had two fumbles in their matchup with Texas but managed not to lose any against West Virginia or Kansas. Defensively, sacks have been consistent with four sacks recorded against Kansas and two each in subsequent games.


Special teams also played pivotal roles recently; field goal kicking has been reliable with perfect records across recent games. Yet punt returns haven't yielded significant yardage, indicating room for improvement in that area.


The upcoming match promises excitement as fans look forward to seeing if the Wildcats can continue their strong rushing attack while tightening up ball security and special teams play. With strategic adjustments and focused execution, this game could be another stepping stone towards further success this season.


Fans can catch all the action live from Jones AT&T Stadium on November 24th at Fox Sports 1 network channel number 219.

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