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Kansas State Wildcats Secure Victory at Davis Wade Stadium in Football Showdown

The Kansas State Wildcats emerged victorious with a 31-24 game score against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Wildcats now stand with a 3-0 record, while the Bulldogs fall to 2-1.


Oct 21, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats tight end Garrett Oakley (86) is congratulated by offensive lineman Hayden Gillum (55) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. The touchdown was called back on a holding penalty. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports

In Starkville, the Kansas State Wildcats displayed a commendable performance on both sides of the ball at Davis Wade Stadium. The offense accumulated a total of 259 yards, with 146 yards coming from their ground attack over 35 attempts and an average gain of about five yards per play. The passing game contributed with ten completions for 123 yards and one touchdown pass that went for fifteen yards.


The special teams unit also made significant contributions to the win. A kickoff was returned for an impressive one hundred-yard touchdown, marking a standout moment in the game's highlights. Additionally, field goal execution was flawless as they converted their only attempt from thirty-five yards out.


Defensively, the Wildcats were able to apply pressure resulting in two sacks and seven tackles for loss. They also forced three turnovers including two interceptions which they returned for thirty-nine combined return yards. Their ability to disrupt plays was further evidenced by recovering one fumble.


Penalties could have been problematic as seven were called against them totaling fifty-nine penalty yards; however, this did not deter their overall performance.


Looking ahead, fans can anticipate watching the next game featuring Kansas State Wildcats as they travel to face Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater on September 28th at 6:00 PM local time (CDT). This upcoming contest will be broadcasted on ESPN+, allowing fans to follow all the action live from home or wherever they choose to tune in.

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