Responding

The constant message from Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman Monday was about responding. After losing 38-9, K-State does not want to let BYU beat them twice. Klieman is confident the Wildcats’ leadership will rise and have a good week of prep leading into the Oklahoma State game. That is what bouncing back from a loss is about. The coaches can press the right buttons, but it is up to the players to respond.

Klieman also showed his sustained confidence in Avery Johnson. The K-State quarterback threw two interceptions Saturday. However, it is not just on Johnson to respond and the Wildcats have to be better around him on offense and play more complimentary football.

Injury update

Kansas State tight end Brayden Loftin was injured during the game Saturday versus the Cougars. The redshirt sophomore tight end did not return to the game. Loftin will be out a few weeks with a lower-body injury, it is not considered a season-ending injury. The Nebraska native is the third leading receiver this season for K-State with seven catches for 93 yards. He is also tied for the team-high in receiving touchdowns with two.

Kansas State turnovers

Turning the ball over has been a major theme this season from Klieman. Kansas State lost the turnover battle 3-0 Saturday in Provo. The three turnovers turned into 21 Cougar points and led to the snowball effect of the game. Turning the ball over makes winning at home difficult, but it is especially difficult on the road and led to many short fields for BYU.

K-State also was not able to turn the Cougars over Saturday night. The Wildcats have only forced three turnovers in four games this season. Turnovers are all about a mindset and being able to knock the ball out of a player’s hands or make a play on the ball. Even with the offense’s turnovers, Kansas State could have forced BYU into field goals and not allowed touchdowns on every turnover.

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