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- Powell gives K-State a potent one-two punch in backfield
MANHATTAN, Kan. | A funny thing happened last week when Daniel Thomas left the field to catch his breath on the sideline: Kansas State’s running game improved. Thomas ran for 234 yards and two touchdowns in 28 carries, but backup running back William Powell was even more explosive when he got his chance. - Once again, Terry Allen takes on Wildcats
SPRINGFIELD | Preseason polls typically get a coach’s shoulder shrug. But Missouri State’s Terry Allen believes his guys were short-changed when the Missouri Valley’s preseason pecking order listed the Bears fifth. “This is the best team we’ve had since I’ve been here,” said Allen, a former Kansas coach. “We’ve grown up together.” - K-State-Missouri State football preview
6:10 p.m. Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kan. TV/radio: No TV; WHB (810 AM) - Suit between Prince, K-State heads back to courtroom
The ongoing lawsuit between Kansas State and former football coach Ron Prince moves back inside a Riley County courtroom Friday. Lawyers from both sides will argue for immediate judgment. - K-State seeks to regain some balance on offense
Even with Daniel Thomas on the roster, Kansas State coach Bill Snyder insists it is his desire to have a balanced offense, and the Wildcats will need to take pressure off Thomas by throwing the ball. - K-State basketball assistant's new contract big on bonuses
After helping the Kansas State basketball team win 29 games last year and reach the Elite Eight, associate head coach Dalonte Hill was able to rework his contract. - K-State notebook: Thomas and Cantele receive Big 12 honors
<strong><span class="subhead">Big 12 honors</span></strong> Daniel Thomas and Anthony Cantele were honored by the Big 12 for their performances against UCLA. - Thomas runs wild as Kansas State holds off UCLA 31-22
MANHATTAN, Kan. | As Daniel Thomas broke away from the pack and barreled toward the end zone at the conclusion of Kansas State’s 31-22 victory over UCLA, the Wildcats got their swagger back. Not only did the late touchdown run clinch a season-opening win for the Wildcats, it meant they finally finished a game strong. - K-State-UCLA game report
<strong>Key play:</strong> UCLA stopped K-State on fourth and goal from the 1, but was penalized for illegal participation, giving the Wildcats another try. Daniel Thomas powered into the end zone on the next play. <strong>Key stat:</strong> Thomas had 11 carries for 41 yards and one reception for 21 yards. - K-State notebook | Harold back in form
Brandon Harold looked like his old self Saturday. After spending last year on the sidelines because of an injury, he led K-State’s defensive line against UCLA.