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SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•KANSASCITY.COM
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Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium, Manhattan, KS
Can Kansas State keep winning with backup quarterback Will Howard leading the offense?How much does Kansas State’s season outlook change with Will Howard at quarterback instead of Skylar Thompson?
Malik Knowles - 100-yard receiving gameKnowles posted four catches for 112 yards on six targets while also rushing for four yards in Saturday's 31-23 win over Southern Illinois.
ImpactKnowles was able to record his first-ever 100-yard receiving game as he commanded 112 of the 172 total passing yards for the Wildcats. Although it was a nice game for the talented receiver, backup QB Will Howard struggled through the air and is now the presumed starter with Skylar Thompson going down with a non-contact leg injury. Kansas State will go up against a competitive Nevada team next week, so Knowles could be a sleeper play as he should get the most targets on the team.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Deuce Vaughn - Heavier volume and three TDsVaughn rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries while also reeling in two of six targets for an additional yard in Saturday's 31-23 win over Southern Illinois.
ImpactVaughn saw a boost in volume in part due to Skylar Thompson going down with a non-contact leg injury which forced the Wildcats to lean more heavily on the run game. Backup Will Howard really struggled through the air which could be a recurring problem on the season. Through two games, Vaughn has back-to-back 100-yard rushing games and four total touchdowns. Kansas State will host Nevada next week.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Will Howard - Takes over after injury to starterHoward went 8-of-17 passing for 76 yards with an interception while also adding nine yards and a touchdown on eight carries in Saturday's 31-23 win over Southern Illinois.
ImpactHoward took over for an injured Skylar Thompson (leg) who went down with a non-contact injury and could be out for a significant period of time. Howard struggled through the air and will look to be much better against Nevada next week. Kansas State could look to lean on their running game if Howard continues to struggle.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Kansas St. holds off S. Illinois 31-23 after losing Thompson
Kansas State held on to beat Southern Illinois 31-23 despite losing starting quarterback Skylar Thompson in the first quarterSEPTEMBER 12, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Skylar Thompson - Likely to miss timeThompson will likely be out "for the foreseeable future" after suffering an injury Saturday against Southern Illinois, Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle reports.
ImpactThompson left on a freak leg injury Saturday and did not return. He was able to walk back to the locker room under his own power and coach Chris Klieman said the team is hoping for good news once Thompson is further evaluated. Will Howard will be the starter for Kansas State for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Skylar Thompson - Heads to injury tentThompson has gone to the medical tent early in Saturday's game against Southern Illinois, Kellis Robinett of The Wichita Eagle reports.
ImpactPer Robinett, Thompson hit his knee on the ground at the end of a run and was helped to the sideline. He is being examined in the sideline medical tent and his status for the rest of Saturday is uncertain at this time.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021•ROTOWIRE
