Eat all of the pop-tarts you need, Wildcat followers.
Kansas State defeated NC State on Thursday, taking residence the Pop-Tarts Bowl and ending 9-4 on the season.
The sport provided a glimpse into the way forward for Okay-State soccer, led by Avery Johnson.
In some methods, although, it was additionally a traditional Kansas State victory.
The Wildcats relied closely on their run recreation, operating behind their skilled offensive line. DJ Giddens was nearly as good as ever, ending the sport with 152 yards on 28 carries. Giddens additionally added a dashing landing.
Johnson managed the sport properly by not forcing something and letting the sport come to him. The star of the Johnson present, nonetheless, was his legs, ending with 71 yards on seven carries, together with a blinding 19-yard landing.
Vast receiver Jayce Brown continued his breakout season, exhibiting that the Johnson-to-Brown connection will likely be vivid.
Johnson linked with Brown for an 11-yard landing to seal the victory within the fourth quarter. Brown has improved every recreation and needs to be the Wildcats’ WR1 subsequent season.
Defensively, Kansas State continued to do what they’ve executed greatest, bending however not breaking.
Regardless of the secondary departures, VJ Payne stepped up tonight, main the workforce with ten tackles. Cornerback Jacob Parrish compelled the one turnover of the evening, intercepting Brennan Armstrong within the fourth quarter.
Chris Klieman couldn’t have requested for a greater finish to the 2023 season and a send-off to the 2023 seniors.
Cooper Beebe completes arguably the best profession of any offensive lineman in Okay-State historical past with one other stellar recreation. Whereas the seniors will likely be missed, Okay-State confirmed tonight the longer term is vivid in Manhattan.