K-State earns crucial win for bowl hopes at Oklahoma State

The Kansas State Wildcats secured a crucial, albeit challenging, win against Oklahoma State, emphasizing the game as an ugly win but refusing to apologize for getting the job done. Kansas State leaned on its defense to overcome its offensive struggles, and takeaways played a big role in this one.

The Wildcats needed the victory to inch closer to bowl eligibility, with a challenging road game up next before the season finale against Colorado. For that, the Wildcats will take the 14-6 victory despite being heavily favored.

Check out coverage from the Wichita Eagle/KC Star from Saturday's game.

Safety Parker Robertson #8 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver Jaron Tibbs #12 of the Kansas State Wildcats in the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 14-6. By Brian Bahr

NO. 1: TAKEAWAYS FROM KANSAS STATE’S LOW-SCORING FOOTBALL VICTORY OVER OKLAHOMA STATE

It was appropriate that a sparse crowd showed up for Kansas State’s football game against Oklahoma State on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium. | Published November 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kellis Robinett

NO. 2: K-STATE RECEIVER JAYCE BROWN LIKELY DONE FOR SEASON AFTER INJURY AT OKLAHOMA STATE

An injury to Jayce Brown dampened the mood inside Kansas State’s celebratory locker room following a 14-6 victory against Oklahoma State on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium. It appears the Wildcats will have to finish out the season without their best wide receiver. | Published November 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kellis Robinett

Joe Jackson #4 of the Kansas State Wildcats scores the game-winning touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the fourth quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. By Brian Bahr

NO. 3: WHY CHRIS KLIEMAN REFUSED TO APOLOGIZE AFTER KANSAS STATE’S NARROW WIN AT OSU

Kansas State’s 14-6 victory against Oklahoma State on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium was the type of college football game that can be viewed through many different prisms. | Published November 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kellis Robinett

Head coach Chris Klieman of the Kansas State Wildcats hugs Taylor Poitier #69 and VJ Payne #7 after a 14-6 win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Kansas State won 14-6. By Brian Bahr

NO. 4: REPORT CARD FROM K-STATE FOOTBALL’S VICTORY AT OSU AND A LOOK AHEAD TO UTAH

Kansas State’s 14-6 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday at Boone Pickens was the definition of an ugly win. | Published November 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kellis Robinett

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